Geomorphology
The Monolith Mystery Continues: Metal Pillar Suddenly Appears in California
Tourists in California are flocking to yet another metal monolith that popped up on top of Pine Mountain, days after similar pillars in Romania and Utah were removed from their posts.
Dozen of local hikers made the trek to the top of the mountain in Atascadero to snap a photo with the pillar, which mysteriously showed up on Wednesday.
African Dust Continues to Spread in the Coming Days in Europe
The continuing warming and transport of air masses from the Mediterranean to the interior of Europe has increased the concentration of fine dust from the deserts of North Africa. In Bulgaria the visibility is reduced in the western half, but this process is expected to continue to the east, according to forecasts from the University of Athens.
Due to Heavy Rain - Risk of Flooding in Catchment Basin of Mesta River
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has warned of high water levels of the rivers of the West Aegean Sea Basin, more significantly in the catchment basin of the Struma River.
Saharan Dust In The Air
According to data from the Greek meteorological office for several days the atmosphere over Bulgaria is saturated with dust from the deserts of North Africa, Nova TV reported. The cloud of fine sand covered Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece and other Balkan countries.
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Climber Alexandra Marcu conquers Margherita Peak (5,109m) in Uganda
Climber Alexandra Marcu and her father, Dan Marcu, managed to conquer right on the National Day of Romania the Margherita Peak (5,109 m) from Uganda, the highest of the Rwenzori Mountains and the third in Africa, according to an announcement made on the Facebook page of the young woman from Deva on Sunday.
Mass bird deaths in Van marshlands raises concerns
Thousands of dead birds have been recently collected from the marshes of the eastern province of Van, raising concerns among locals.
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Polish tourists killed in sightseeing plane crash in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Searchers on Monday found four people dead in a sightseeing airplane carrying Polish tourists in Alaska's Denali National Park — a day and a half after thick clouds hampered the response to distress calls.
Yerköprü waterfall in southern Turkey offers feast for eyes
The Yerköprü Waterfall in Mut is said to have been formed as a result of erosion caused by the Ermenek Stream. Click through for the story in photos...
Historical Yarımburgaz caves abandoned in Istanbul
The Yarımburgaz caves, where the first people settled in Istanbul 400,000 years ago, have been abandoned. The caves, which have been destroyed during TV series and film shootings over many years, are now shelters for substance addicts.
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The Eight Bulgarian Mountaineers Remained Forever in the Himalayas
Eight Bulgarian climbers stayed forever in the Himalayan snow embrace.
The "Snow House" is a mountain range that separates the Indo-Ganges Plain from the Tibet Plateau. It has sheltered nine of the highest peaks on the ground (out of 10), and the one with the highest altitude - Everest.