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Paleontological fossil discoveries in Egypt

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Egypt Sahara discovery of 66-million-year-old shark fossils

Paleontological research in Egypt has revealed significant evidence of ancient marine environments. Initial findings at the Abu-Tartur Plateau in the Western Desert identified a prehistoric shark graveyard containing fos

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Dominican Republic: Extreme heat and tropical monitoring

44 clusters · 194 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic faces high heat and isolated showers

The Dominican Republic continues to face weather instability characterized by high temperatures and isolated precipitation. While a high-pressure system has limited significant cloud development across most provinces, a

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European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1067 clusters · 4942 sources · last updated

Latest: Agriculture faces severe challenges from drought in Austria and Germany

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

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2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Record lack of hurricanes

34 clusters · 151 sources · last updated

Latest: Unprecedented lack of Atlantic hurricanes noted by climatologist

By late September 2026, the Atlantic hurricane season has continued its historic period of inactivity. As of September 21, the basin has failed to produce a single hurricane, marking the most significant lull since 1914—

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Weather instability in Santiago and Biobío, Chile

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: South American agriculture faces extreme heat and El Niño weather shifts

Weather patterns in Santiago, Chile, are transitioning from a heatwave to a period of instability. An atmospheric river is expected to bring increased rainfall to the Metropolitan Region, with potential accumulations bet

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Saharan dust and shifting weather in Caribbean and Central-A

3 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic issues weather alerts for rain and Saharan dust

A mass of Saharan dust has moved across the Caribbean and Central America, impacting air quality and weather patterns. In Guatemala, authorities issued warnings for vulnerable populations to wear masks and limit outdoor

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Weather instability in the Dominican Republic

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Weather updates: Heatwaves and shifting storm patterns across the Americas

The Dominican Republic continues to experience weather instability characterized by high humidity, heat, and precipitation. In early September, Indomet predicted a transition from sunny mornings to afternoon showers, thu

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