An international research team has examined thousands of satellite images to quantify patterns and rates of river mobility, using big data to analyze how rivers change position over time. In the ...

A little over 5 million years ago, water from the Atlantic Ocean found a way through the present-day Strait of Gibraltar.

Ndonky, A. , Ka, S. and Ndiaye, I. (2025) Contribution of GIS and Multi-Criteria Analysis to the Assessment and Prevention of ...

Severe flooding triggered by torrential rains in recent weeks has displaced almost 10,000 people in Tanganyika Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This unfolding emergency reflects ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any ...

River levels are slowly falling with moderate flooding easing along the Paroo River at Hungerford. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Moderate flooding is occurring along the ...

River levels are generally easing along the lower Bulloo River. Moderate flooding is expected to continue for the next few days. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Moderate ...