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Environment / 2 weeks ago

Where snow really falls in the Middle East

While some countries in the Middle East record snow almost every year, others have virtually no chance of witnessing it at all. While some countries in the Middle East record snow almost every year, others have virtually no chance of witnessing it at all. At the highest end of the scale is Ankara, where snowfall probability reaches 99%, consistent with long-term observations from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, which documents regular annual snowfall in the Turkish capital.

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Maps / 3 weeks ago

How the Netherlands copes with living below sea level in a warming world

The Netherlands, for a long time, has had issues with land reclamation and water management. In fact, about 26% of the country’s landmass is below mean sea level. The Netherlands has had issues with land reclamation and water management. In fact, about 26% of the country’s landmass is below mean sea level. For centuries, the Dutch have reclaimed land from the sea using polders (enclosed tracts of drained land) and a complex network of dikes, canals, and pumping stations. The country’s lowest point, the Zuidplaspolder, sits about 6.76 meters below sea level.

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Environment / 1 year ago

Top 8 cities with the least sunshine hours in the world

Cities are often linked to lively streets bathed in enough brightness from the sun. However, some cities around the world experience significantly fewer sunshine hours, often due to their geographical location and climate.

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