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The second-largest “mega-tsunami” in history struck Alaska: Landslide triggered a wave nearly 500 meters high

The collapse of part of a mountain into a fjord in southeastern Alaska created a wave taller than the Eiffel Tower - “It was sheer luck that no cruise ships were in the area,” experts say

Thriller over the whale “Timmy”: Experts fear it has died despite €1.5 million rescue operation

The case of the humpback whale known as “Timmy” has turned into a thriller. The animal had been trapped in shallow waters near Germany and was eventually freed after a massive rescue operation costing around €1.5 million

Lake Mornos “swallows” the village of Kallio again, a significant relief in water reserves, what the data shows

This year’s situation creates greater security for Athens’ water supply, without however eliminating concerns about water scarcity and the impacts of climate change

Brown and purple jellyfish fill the Euboean Gulf — video shows hundreds along the coast

A video capturing large numbers of brown and purple jellyfish swarming the sea area of Euboean Gulf has caused concern among swimmers

9-million-year-old shark fossil found intact, has sword-like teeth and is an ancestor of the great white

It is striking that remains of sardines were found in its stomach area. The fossil was discovered about 235 kilometers south of Lima, in the Pisco Basin

Methana: A “dormant” volcano with hidden activity for 100,000 years revealed by a new study

“Greek volcanoes have much more to reveal,” says the lead author of the study, volcanologist Razvan-Gabriel Popa, speaking to the Athens–Macedonian News Agency

Papastavrou: For years, decarbonization functioned like a holy grail, not only in Brussels but also in many other countries

In response to a question about the energy crisis, he stressed that in 2022 it took more than a year for member states to accept that they needed to take action and begin discussions

Freshwater coypu spotted on Epanomi beach — watch video

The animal, nicknamed “Geronimo” by its rescuers, is believed to have either become disoriented or been swept from a river following heavy rainfall

Climate change is extending pollen season in Europe and worsening symptoms for millions, new study finds

Higher temperatures and increased carbon dioxide levels are boosting pollen production in plants

A fox went for a “stroll” in Palaio Faliro, even climbed onto a car windshield — watch video

The images were recorded by photojournalist Giorgos Moutafis

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