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National & Local

Hundreds of billions to protect shores from sea encroachment

The Danish government plans to invest nearly 300 billion Icelandic krónur to protect coastal areas from increasing sea levels as part of a climate adaptation strategy.

Feb 23 • 13:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"860m Above Sea Level Steep Slope, Hard for People to Access"...Total Efforts to Extinguish the Fire in Hamyang on the Third Day

A large wildfire in Hamyang, South Korea, has continued for three days with significant challenges due to difficult terrain.

Feb 23 • 04:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The lowering of the Baltic Sea level reveals a Swedish navy wreck from the 17th century

The dropping sea levels in the Baltic have exposed a 17th-century wreck of a Swedish ship in Stockholm, revealing significant archaeological findings.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Preparing for a Major Flood: The Water Level in Plungė Sea Will Be Lowered

Hydrogreen plans to lower the water level in the Gondinga hydroelectric reservoir to mitigate flood risks this spring.

Feb 19 • 11:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A 17th-century warship wreck has emerged in Stockholm as the water level has dropped unusually low

A 17th-century warship wreck has resurfaced in Stockholm due to an unusual drop in the Baltic Sea water levels.

Feb 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Why the sea flooded the ports: The rise in sea level, the moon, and the 'alarm'

Stormy winds have caused severe flooding in coastal areas and ports of Greece, leading to significant property damage.

Feb 17 • 06:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Soomere: Winter Water Exchange Will Be Beneficial for the Baltic Sea

Academician Tarmo Soomere emphasizes that the current drop in the Baltic Sea water level due to high pressure and east winds will ultimately be advantageous for the ecosystem.

Feb 16 • 19:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Are you a lover of heights? Discover the archaeological zone of El Tepozteco, located over 2,000 meters above sea level

The archaeological zone of El Tepozteco near Mexico City offers a unique cultural experience and breathtaking views, ideal for weekend trips.

Feb 14 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO: Dive into the Doomsday Glacier Borehole in Antarctica and See What Lies There

A team of scientists has successfully drilled into Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, nicknamed the 'Doomsday Glacier', revealing potentially alarming insights about climate change.

Feb 14 • 12:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The hotel owner where Frida Karlsson found her Olympic form reveals the secret to gold

Frida Karlsson found the harmony she needed for the Olympics at a hotel high above sea level, where the owner shares insights about her stay and her preparation for success.

Feb 14 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Espeletia Lodge in Carchi: A Carnival Getaway 4,000 Meters Above Sea Level with Condors

Espeletia Lodge offers a serene escape amidst nature in Carchi, Ecuador, perfect for the carnival holiday.

Feb 13 • 15:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Record low level of the Baltic Sea may improve water quality

The article discusses how the record low level of the Baltic Sea could potentially lead to an improvement in water quality.

Feb 13 • 13:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Wall Against the Flood: Scientists Reveal Plans to Prevent Doomsday Glacier Collapse

Scientists are implementing an ambitious plan to prevent the collapse of the rapidly melting Doomsday Glacier in Antarctica, which poses a severe threat to coastal cities and millions of people.

Feb 13 • 12:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The level of the Baltic Sea is unusually low, it hasn't been this low in 140 years

The Baltic Sea is experiencing its lowest water levels in 140 years, a concerning trend reported in Czechia.

Feb 13 • 11:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Scientists Want to Build a Huge Wall to Protect the Apocalypse Glacier

An international research team is proposing a Hollywood-style solution to protect the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, which is at risk of collapse and could lead to significant environmental disaster.

Feb 13 • 07:04 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Enormous ice glacier is disappearing

A significant glacier in Norway is retreating rapidly, raising concerns about climate change impacts.

Feb 12 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Academic Soomere: The Baltic Sea has run dry but is preparing for a revitalizing breath

The water level of the Baltic Sea has dropped to its lowest point in 140 years, raising concerns among coastal residents, while also offering a rare opportunity to improve the sea's health.

Feb 10 • 08:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Wine Tourism in Animaná: Tastings, Guided Tours, and Gastronomy in a Boutique Winery at 1700 Meters Above Sea Level

A boutique winery in Animaná, Argentina, offers tastings and guided tours of its high-quality wines produced from a unique alpine terroir.

Feb 9 • 21:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

The Olympic mission 1,600 meters above sea level: Have patience – and breathe

The article discusses the challenges that Swedish athletes face competing in biathlon events at high altitudes, particularly focusing on the upcoming Olympics in Antholz, Italy.

Feb 8 • 05:27 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

A First Look Below Antarctica’s Most Menacing Glacier

Scientists are investigating the melting of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica by attempting to install monitoring equipment beneath its ice.

Feb 7 • 21:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The water level of the Baltic Sea has fallen to its lowest level in 140 years

The Baltic Sea water level has reached its lowest point since observations began in 1886, according to Deutsche Welle referencing the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research in Germany.

Feb 6 • 21:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Scientists in the heart of the 'doomsday glacier'. They warn: time is running out

Researchers express urgent concerns over the Thwaites Glacier, which is significantly contributing to global sea level rise and could lead to catastrophic consequences if it continues to collapse.

Feb 6 • 08:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

South Korea-UK Joint Research Team Successfully Observes Ocean Below 934m Thick Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica

A joint research team from South Korea and the UK has successfully penetrated 934m of ice near the Thwaites Glacier grounding line in Antarctica to observe the ocean below, a critical area for potential glacial melting that may raise global sea levels significantly.

Feb 6 • 06:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Scientists look inside the 'doomsday glacier'. How to stop the giant from collapsing?

The article discusses the efforts of British and Korean scientists in Antarctica, focusing on the Thwaites Glacier, its implications for global sea level rise, and the Seabed Anchored Curtain project aimed at stabilizing the glacier.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The scientist explained why Kaštela was particularly affected by the tide

Natalija Dunić from the Laboratory for Marine Physics explained the meteorological reasons behind the sea rise that caused extensive damage along the coast, especially in Dalmatia.

Feb 5 • 19:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

There has been no lower water level measured in the Baltic Sea for 102 years

The Baltic Sea is experiencing extremely low water levels, with hopes of fresh saltwater flowing in due to changing winds.

Feb 5 • 15:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Water Level in the Baltic Sea – One of the Lowest in Observation History

The water level in the Baltic Sea has reached a record low, with measurements in the Aland Islands showing a 72 cm drop below average since observations began in 1924.

Feb 5 • 09:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO/VIDEO Sea level rose almost a meter, firefighters had over 200 interventions: Meteorologists have bad news for tomorrow

Heavy rainfall led to a significant rise in sea levels in Dalmatia, causing flooding in coastal areas, particularly in Kaštela and Šibenik, with meteorologists warning of further disruptions ahead.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The Sea Rose by 95 Centimeters Yesterday in Dalmatia

The sea level in Dalmatia rose by 95 centimeters last night, leading to flooding in coastal towns and critical conditions in Kaštela, according to the Split Maritime Meteorological Center.

Feb 5 • 09:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO/VIDEO Incredible scenes from Dalmatia, sea level rose by 70 cm, tide flooded the shores: People are descending and helping whoever needs it

The sea level in Dalmatia has increased by over 70 cm due to a major cyclone, causing significant flooding and prompting local residents to assist each other in affected areas.

Feb 5 • 06:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Waves up to eight meters recorded at Palagruža, lighthouse keeper reports: 'For us, this is nothing extreme'

Stormy southeast winds raised the sea level, causing flooding in numerous coastal properties across the Kaštela region.

Feb 5 • 05:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Water level in the Baltic Sea - one of the lowest in observation history

Due to prolonged easterly winds, the water level in the Baltic Sea has dropped to one of the lowest points on record, with a significant retreat noted in the Åland Islands.

Feb 5 • 04:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

ERKKI KOORT: K-commando showed their level when landing on a ship suspected of smuggling. But we still have one weak link

A mysterious operation took place in the Estonian internal sea where special forces landed on and took control of a ship, with further details about the operation expected to emerge soon.

Feb 4 • 15:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Low water level and ice situation change ferry routes in the archipelago – some are now operated by hovercrafts

Low sea levels are disrupting ferry services in the archipelago, leading to the use of hovercrafts in some routes due to record low water levels measured in Porvoo and Turku.

Feb 4 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

State of emergency in the Baltic Sea - Ships in trouble

The water level in the Baltic Sea is so low that it is disrupting maritime traffic and reducing cargo capacities for ships, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute.

Feb 4 • 06:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA's oldest lighthouse at risk from rising sea levels

Western Australia's oldest operational lighthouse, Point Moore, faces significant risk from rising sea levels and erosion, prompting calls for a protection plan.

Feb 3 • 23:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to the forecast, sea levels will remain low for at least another week

The exceptionally low sea levels may break the previous record of -67 centimeters, with predictions indicating that this low level will persist for at least another week.

Feb 3 • 19:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The sea level in Porvoo is now at a record low - a warning has been issued for the entire Finnish coast

Porvoo recorded an unprecedented low sea level of -79 centimeters relative to the theoretical mean water level, prompting warnings across Finland's coastline.

Feb 3 • 15:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Greenland's Black Algae Breeding Accelerates Ice Melting: A Vicious Cycle

Research indicates that the melting process of Greenland's glaciers is hastened by algae thriving on them, posing a major risk to global sea levels.

Feb 3 • 09:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The strange case of Greenland. It is the only place in the world where sea level is falling

Greenland is experiencing a unique phenomenon where sea levels are expected to decrease, contrasting with the global trend of rising sea levels due to climate change.

Feb 3 • 08:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Dark spots spread across Greenland and accelerate its melting

Emerging green and red algae are accelerating the melting of Greenland's ice cover, contributing to rising sea levels as the island loses hundreds of billions of tons of ice annually due to climate change.

Feb 2 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

These are the matches that kick off phase 1 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores

The match between The Strongest from Bolivia and Deportivo Táchira from Venezuela marks the start of the first phase of the 2026 Copa Libertadores, taking place at over 3,600 meters above sea level.

Feb 2 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mazar reaches its maximum level of 2,153 meters

After recent heavy rains, the Mazar reservoir has returned to its maximum level of 2,153 meters above sea level, following a drop of 17 meters since early January.

Feb 2 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The other 'Matalascañas' of the Andalusian coast in regression: the beaches that may disappear due to sea level rise

The article discusses the threat of climate change to Andalusian beaches, particularly Matalascañas, and the need for public administration to take action against erosion, highlighting the proposed retreat as a necessary measure.

Jan 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Andalusian Coast at Risk: In 75 Years the Sea Could Wipe Out 33 Beaches

The rising sea levels due to climate change threaten to erode up to 33 beaches in Andalusia over the next 75 years, with Matalascañas as a notable example.

Jan 11 • 06:03 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Retreat or higher dikes - what to do when the sea level rises?

Experts are urging discussions on alternatives to traditional coastal defense methods in Northern Germany due to rising sea levels and increasing flood risks.

Dec 31 • 07:28 UTC

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