Weather
Environment
Heat Waves Reach Deep Ocean Floor, Scientists Say
Scientists have discovered that vital marine species are suffering serious losses due to heat waves in the ocean's depths. These heat waves, which are often referred to as "bottom marine heat waves," last for a longer period of time...
Animals
Rain of Worms Falls in Beijing, China
A video showing cars covered in worm-like creatures has caused a stir online, with many speculating that the worms may have fallen from the sky. The footage, reportedly captured in Beijing, China, displays several parked cars that appear to...
Environment
Venice Canals Dry Up as Italy Braces for Severe Drought
With almost little snowfall this winter, Italy is preparing for yet another year of extreme drought, which will lead to lower food yields and water shortages.
The snowfall totals in the Alps are just half of what they normally are,...
Weather
Dozens Killed As Deadly Storms Hit Brazil’s Sao Paolo State
As Brazil prepared to celebrate its annual carnival, tragedy struck when torrential rains caused flooding and landslides in coastal areas of southeast Brazil.
At least 36 people have died, with dozens still unaccounted for as rescue efforts struggle on against...
Environment
Antarctica Sea Ice Hits New Record Low
The frozen frontier of Antarctica is fast losing its icy grip. The southern continent has witnessed a dramatic decline in sea-ice coverage, with satellite measurements revealing a record low since the late 1970s.
Unusual weather patterns and warmer air and...
Environment
Glacier Lakes Swollen by Global Warming Threaten Millions
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications warns that catastrophic flooding from glacier lakes formed by the effects of climate change threatens millions of people around the world.
According to the findings of the research, there are over...
Greek News
Barbara Weather Front Pounds Greece for Third Day
The Barbara weather front continues to bring low temperatures, frost, and heavy snowfall in several parts of Greece for a third day on Tuesday.
Residents in the Central Greece regional units of Viotia, Fthiotida, Magnesia and Evia have been urged...
Greek News
Severe Weather Front in Greece to Continue Until Wednesday
The severe weather front Barbara that has hit Greece since Sunday will continue until Wednesday with snowfall according to the new forecast data of the National Observatory of Athens/Meteo.gr.
Heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures shut schools and shops in the...
Greek News
Barbara Weather Front Pounds Athens and Most of Greece
The weather front dubbed Barbara is bringing low temperatures, frost, and heavy snowfall even in Athens and other parts of Greece on Sunday.
The northern suburbs of the Greek capital are covered in snow as traffic has been banned in...
Greek News
Greece Braces for Snow, Cold Weather
A significant drop in temperatures is expected in Greece during the weekend, with cold weather that may bring snow at even low altitudes in eastern and southern parts of the country, including in Attica, according to the latest forecast...
Greek News
January 2023 One of the Warmest on Record in Greece
January 2023 was one of the warmest on record for the greater part of Greece, according to data collected by the 53 weather stations of the National Observatory of Athens weather service meteo.gr.
In an announcement on Thursday, meteo.gr said...
Greek News
Waterfalls Formed After Torrential Rain in Athens
Small waterfalls have been formed in several parts of Athens as torrential rain has hit the Greek capital flooding the roads on Thursday.
Residents in Athens have been urged to restrict their movements due to the deteriorating weather in an...
Greek News
Floods, Stormy Weather Hit Greece
Floods and stormy weather are hitting Greece since Wednesday with meteorologists warning that bad weather will peak on Thursday.
Residents in Attica have been urged to restrict their movements due to the deteriorating weather in an emergency 112 alert sent...
Environment
Greenland Temperatures Hottest in 1,000 Years
There is no longer any doubt that climate change is having a major impact on the Greenland ice sheet, one of the world's coldest and most isolated places that plays a crucial role in the Earth's climate. Central and...
Science
Powerful Laser Redirects Lightning Strikes
A strong laser can attract a lightning bolt and redirect its path across the sky. It's not the first time researchers have used lasers to control electricity, but this is the first time the approach has been shown to...