2. Oct 2025 | General, Heat
A new analysis by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) shows that the world’s largest capital cities now experience around 25% more days of extreme heat than they did in the 1990s. Cities such as Madrid, Rome and Manila are...
1. Sep 2025 | Allgemein, Earthquakes, Recent Events
During the night of 31 August to 1 September, an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale shook north-eastern Afghanistan. The quake, which occurred at a depth of around eight kilometres, was followed by several aftershocks that reached magnitudes of up to 5.2,...
18. Aug 2025 | Allgemein, General, Heat
The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has systematically evaluated the surface temperatures of over 70 major German cities for the first time. The results show clear heat islands, especially in highly sealed, densely built-up urban areas, with temperature differences of...
15. Aug 2025 | Allgemein, General, Heat, Recent Events
The heatwave that hit Spain on 3 August is still going strong. Heat warnings are in place across almost the whole country. In many places, temperatures reached 40°C to 42°C, with Tuesday marking the hottest day so far at 45°C. Even at night, minimum temperatures of...
11. Aug 2025 | Allgemein, Earthquakes, General, Recent Events
A strong earthquake shook Turkey on Sunday evening. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake had a magnitude of 6.0, while the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported a magnitude of 6.1. The epicentre was...
