In Belgium, the Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) forecasted heavy rainfall accompanied by wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h, with localized peaks up to 90 km/h. These conditions prompted the closure of parks and natural areas in Brussels until at least Sunday morning
The classification system for solar flares uses the letter “X” to denote the strongest category, while the number reflects the intensity within that category. An X9.0 flare indicates a significant release of energy, making it a notable event in recent solar history
TFA, a byproduct of the degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), notorious for their persistence in the environment, emerged as a prevalent contaminant with concentrations ranging from 370 nanograms per liter (ng/l) to a staggering 3,300 ng/l.
Europe 2023 asylum applications are expected to reach the one million mark--the first time since 2016. The European Union, Norway, and Switzerland received 801,459 asylum applications between the beginning of the year and October
