World Meteorological Day Mar. 23, 2026

The strength of nature is nowhere more evident than in powerful storms. Scary? Yes. Fascinating? Even more so. Learning to understand and respect these forces helps humanity live more safely.

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Jan. 23, 2026Þorrablót, Icelandic midwinter festival
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A road not for the faint of heart
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Sep. 9, 2025A female Eurasian red squirrel, Switzerland