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Forest Fire Breaks Out in Izmir
A forest fire started in the Deli Ömerli Neighborhood of the Menderes district of Izmir at around 14:00. The Izmir Forestry Regional Directorate immediately dispatched teams and air and land vehicles to the area, which began intervening in…
Severe Landslide Caught on Camera in Erzurum
One of the landslides that frequently occur in Çağlayan Neighborhood of Uzundere district, 110 kilometers from Erzurum city center, was recorded on video.
Landslides pose a great danger to the 11-house village located in the stream…
Underground Dungeon Discovered in Türkiye
Excavations at Harput Castle in Elazığ, Türkiye, have uncovered a 36-meter-deep dungeon with 100 steps, where King Baudouin II of Jerusalem and other Crusader nobles were once held captive by Artuqid ruler Belek Gazi. This dungeon, a site…
Super Blue Moon Photographed in Hatay
The "Super Blue Moon", where the full moon was seen larger and brighter than normal, created a stunning view in the sky in Hatay.
Astronomers define the Moon as a Super Moon when it comes the closest to Earth.
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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…