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Video: Unusual 'fish rain' appears in Iran
Science cannot explain why this phenomenon occurs in some parts of the world
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How does climate change fuel extreme weather?
Climate change can make heavy rains, heat waves, droughts and wildfires more severe and last longer around the world.
Environment
Cause of deadly rainy season in East Africa
According to reports, at least 155 people died in Tanzania and 13 in Kenya due to record rainfall, causing floods and landslides.
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Where might the Mayan civilization have originated?
The origin of the Mayan civilization remains a mystery that archaeologists and historians are trying to decipher.
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Video: Cleaning up the aftermath of floods like 'rich people' in Dubai
To quickly restore the city's status quo, Dubai has used a series of advanced technological equipment.
Environment
Satellite images of Dubai before and after the 'apocalyptic' flood
Unprecedented rainfall engulfed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week, bringing life in Dubai and many other places in the region to a standstill.
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What happened in 1816, when Earth saw a year 'without a summer'?
Never before has the world witnessed such a harsh and strange year in terms of weather.
Environment
The most serious flood in 100 years hit China, photos from above reveal the horrifying scene
The heavy rain that hit southern China has put the lives of tens of millions of people there at risk.
Environment
Floods in Dubai - Proof of failure in combating global climate change
Days after historic rain, Dubai is still submerged in floods - a profound example of how the world is losing the race
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Scary images of the 'cataclysm' in Southern China
31 days of continuous heavy rain pushed China into disaster when the lives of 14 million people were affected.
Environment
Dubai's sky suddenly turned green amid a historic storm, what phenomenon is this?
While an unprecedented storm was taking place, the sky in Dubai (UAE) suddenly turned green and the air seemed to have a layer of dust.
Environment
Dubai suddenly flooded horribly: Supercars floating on the streets, planes 'surfing on the water'
Torrential rain flooded roads, homes and shopping malls in Dubai after a major storm hit the Gulf region since last weekend.
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Decoding where the cleanest air on the planet is
The Southern Ocean has clean air with very little aerosols - microscopic particles of matter that form naturally or as a result of human activity.
Environment
Hail, deadly gusts of wind in China: Apartment and dormitory windows were torn apart, creating a horrifying scene
Severe weather in the Nanchang region (China) has killed 7 people and affected the lives of more than 313,000 people.
Environment
Welcoming cold air, from tonight the Northern region will have heavy to very heavy rain
Due to the influence of the incoming weak cold air, from the evening and tonight of March 28, the North will have rain, showers and scattered thunderstorms.