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Mount Ararat Dazzles with Its Magnificence
Mount Ararat, the highest mountain in Türkiye, forms a dazzling view in the Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı province with its white cover on its summit.
The mountain, whose summit is at 5,137 meters above sea level, attracts great attention…
Dead Dolphin Washes Ashore in Türkiye
Swimmers in the Mudanya district of Bursa, Türkiye, discovered a dead dolphin washed ashore and alerted the authorities. Teams responded quickly, and the cause of death is currently under investigation. After examination, the…
Çanakkale Forest Fire Contained After 24 Hours
A forest fire on August 15 in Türkiye's Historic Çanakkale (Gallipoli) Peninsula, where the Çanakkale Wars took place, was controlled after 24 hours. The fire affected 700 hectares and required 12 planes, 9 helicopters,…
Super Blue Moon Lights Up Lake Salda, Türkiye
The Super Blue Moon, the largest and brightest moon of 2024, created a stunning spectacle over Lake Salda in Burdur's Yeşilova district, often referred to as Turkey's Maldives. This rare astronomical event, where the Moon…
Drone Captures Devastation After Türkiye Forest Fire
A forest fire in Çankırı's Ilgaz district, which broke out near Yukarıdere village, was brought under control after 17 hours of intense efforts. The blaze damaged 44.17 hectares of forest, leaving a large area charred and…
Seljuk-Era Madrasa in Türkiye to Be Rebuilt
Archaeological efforts are underway to rebuild a historic madrasa from the Anatolian Seljuk period in Çorum, Turkey. Çorum Governor Assoc. Dr. Zülkif Dağlı highlighted the significance of the site, noting that it is the only…
Aerial Footage Reveals Charred Landscape After Türkiye Forest Fire
A forest fire that broke out in Bolu's Göynük district on August 15 has left vast green areas blackened, as seen in aerial footage. The fire, which spread rapidly due to strong winds, prompted the evacuation of 490…
Super Moon Mesmerizes Istanbul with Stunning Views
The Super Moon, appearing 30% brighter and 14% larger than a typical full moon, captivated observers in Istanbul. The celestial event, when the Moon is closest to Earth, was visible from Kadıköy Caddebostan beach and…
Groundwater Depletion in Konya Plain Triggers Rise in Sinkholes
Groundwater levels in Türkiye's Konya Plain have dropped by up to 20 meters in some areas over the past year, leading to an increase in sinkhole formations. Prof. Dr. Fetullah Arık, Director of the Obruk Application and…
Forest Fire Continues on 5th Day in Manisa
The forest fire that started on August 14 in Boyalı Neighborhood of Gördes district of Manisa has been continuing for five days despite the intensive intervention of the teams, intervening in with both land vehicles and aircraft.