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Europe prepares for Aug 12 2026 solar eclipse

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Latest: Romania to witness solar eclipse and Perseid meteors

As the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse approaches, preparations are intensifying across Europe and the Northern Hemisphere. The path of totality includes Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, the Balearic Islands, Por

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August 2026 solar eclipse preparations and tourism surge

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Latest: Solar eclipse to impact European energy grids and scientific research

As the August 12, 2026, solar eclipse approaches, preparations have intensified regarding energy grid stability and scientific research. The event, which will show the solar corona in parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain,

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Portugal low‑magnitude seismic activity (July–August 2026)

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Latest: Earthquake hits Ourique and surrounding Portuguese municipalities

In early July 2026, Portugal recorded two minor tremors: a magnitude 2.1 quake near Paços de Ferreira on 4 July and a magnitude 2.6 event north of Mourão on 5 July. Both were lightly felt and caused no injuries or damage

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Rio de Janeiro windstorm disruptions

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Latest: Brazil weather: Extreme heat, low humidity, and severe storms

A severe windstorm struck Rio de Janeiro on 29 March, producing gusts of 105.5 km/h at Galeão International Airport and knocking out electricity for about 1.1 million customers. The hardest damage was reported in western

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Portugal heat wave and wildfire crisis 2026

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Latest: Portugal records 680 excess deaths during severe July heatwave and drought

The heat wave and wildfire crisis in Portugal intensified throughout July and early August 2026. July proved to be the driest month for continental Portugal this century, with rainfall levels falling below 8% of the seas

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Portugal beach flag system

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Latest: Portugal's purple beach flag signals jellyfish risk

In mid‑July 2026 Portuguese municipalities highlighted the quality of their coastal and river beaches by earning the international Blue Flag award. Vagos upgraded access routes, public facilities and a medical post to me