New research reveals that during the Eemian interglacial period, sea levels in the Canary Islands rose by up to 8 metres, wiping out ancient shorelines. Scientists warn that current climate change could trigger a similar, slow but inevitable, rise over coming centuries, reshaping the archipelago’s coast.
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Monday brings variable cloud cover across the Canary Islands, with a few weak showers likely in the northern parts of the mountainous islands and some isolated drops in the south. Winds are from the north, with temperatures remaining stable.
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Rain seems to have taken a liking to the Canary Islands, but forecasters say no storms are on the horizon. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) predicts only light showers in the north of the islands with more rugged terrain, with temperatures remaining largely unchanged and no calima intrusion expected in the coming days.
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A group of Canary Islanders attending a music event in Mali are trapped in their hotel in Bamako after armed groups launched coordinated attacks across the country. Al Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel has claimed responsibility for the offensive, which also targeted the capital’s airport and military bases.
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Cloudy skies and a return of the humid north wind mark this Sunday across the Canary Islands. Light, sporadic rain is likely on the northern slopes of the mountainous islands, especially early and late in the day.
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Quevedo has released his third studio album, ‘El baifo’, which marks a heartfelt return to his Canary Islands roots. The 14-track album features notable collaborations with Elvis Crespo and the orchestra Nueva Línea, and takes listeners on a musical journey across the archipelago.
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A moderate trade wind flow brings variable cloud cover and a chance of light, occasional showers across the northern slopes this Saturday. Temperatures drop slightly in western islands but remain pleasant.
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A devastating marine heatwave that struck the Canary Islands in 2023 has pushed the surrounding ocean beyond its capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. Scientists reveal that the sea has now become a source of CO2, accelerating acidification and threatening endemic marine life with extinction. Researchers warn that ocean temperatures have failed to cool sufficiently in subsequent winters, suggesting a potentially irreversible tipping point.
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The Canary Islands’ 112 emergency service now handles calls in five core languages and over 50 additional tongues, making it a European leader in multilingual crisis response. Last year, operators dealt with nearly 13,500 calls in English alone. The service has also assisted 63 Australian nationals since 2020 as part of its strategy for international visitors.
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Rain chances drop on Friday as high clouds sweep across the Islands. The trade winds return later in the day, and the Atlantic settles down. A calm, pleasant end to the week.
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