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A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake has struck Peru's southern Andes region, resulting in at least two injuries and damage to homes. Authorities are assessing the full extent of the impact in the affected areas.
A wildfire in the Landes region of France reignited overnight in a difficult-to-access area, leading to the evacuation of 650 people. The flames have now affected nearly 1,600 hectares.
A forest fire in the Landes region of France has destroyed 1100 hectares since Thursday evening. Authorities are monitoring the situation and mapping affected areas.
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has struck Peru's Andes, killing at least six people and injuring over 30. The damage was exacerbated by the rustic construction of buildings in the affected area.
President Milei is advocating for a 'copper revolution' in Argentina, focusing on the country's high-altitude Andes region to boost copper production and economic development.
A large wildfire is raging across 1,600 hectares in France's Landes region, leading to the evacuation of 650 people as hundreds of firefighters battle the blaze.
Wildfires are sweeping across multiple European countries, including Croatia, Greece, Spain, and France, fueled by record-breaking heatwaves. The blazes have led to widespread evacuations, destruction of homes, and significant challenges for firefighting efforts.
Beaches in the Landes region of France have been closed to swimming after an invasion of Portuguese Man O' War (physalies), dangerous "false jellyfish," prompted authorities to hoist purple and red flags.
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region, resulting in at least five deaths and injuring dozens. The tremor also displaced hundreds of people in the affected areas.
New research indicates that a diet primarily based on potatoes has led to genetic changes in the indigenous people of the Andes region over time.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Luglon, southwestern France, which has already consumed over 1,500 hectares. Crews are hoping for forecast rain to help contain the blaze.
A mega-helicopter loaned by Australia, capable of carrying nearly twice as much water as a Canadair, has been deployed to combat the forest fire in the Landes region of France. Canadair, Dash, and Air Tractor aircraft are also participating in the effort, which has led to the evacuation of residents from Luglon.
A volunteer firefighter recounted the 'apocalyptic' scenes during the Biscarrosse fire in the Landes region of France, which led to the evacuation of thousands before being contained by over 500 firefighters.
An earthquake has struck Peru's Andes region, resulting in at least five fatalities and displacing hundreds of residents.