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Satellite views of Uluru - Australia

Satellite views of Uluru - Australia

Handout photo dated August 14, 2025, shows Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a massive sedimentary rock formation located in the heart of Australia’s Northern Territory. Rising 348 metres above the surrounding plain, Uluru is not only a striking natural landmark but also holds deep spiritual significance for the Anangu people. Estimated to be over 500 million years old, this UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts diverse vertebrate fauna and threatened species. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 14 August 2025, shows Uluru from above. Buildings of the Mutitjulu Aboriginal community are visible to the east of Uluru. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Rainbow Shines Over Flooded Road in Mojave Desert

The video captures a stunning rainbow dazzling the sky over the Mojave Desert near Bullhead City, western Arizona. Below the vibrant arc, a road remains flooded after a storm system brought persistent rain to the area.

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US: Eastbound Of Interstate 40 Closed After Fiery Crash In Sun Valley, Arizona

Eastbound of Interstate 40 in Sun Valley, Arizona, northeast of Holbrook was closed temporarily after a fiery crash on Sunday, March 16. The accident took place on east of state Route 77. The eastbound lane was since reopened.

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Australia approves tentative plan to close Ayers Rock to climbers

Australia approves tentative plan to close Ayers Rock to climbers

TOKYO, Japan - This undated file photo shows Ayers Rock, known locally as Uluru, in Australia. Australia's environment minister said Jan. 8, 2010, that the country has approved plans that will see the World Heritage listed site eventually closed to climbers.

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Olympic torch relay's last section starts

Olympic torch relay's last section starts

ULURU, Australia - Nova Peris-Kneebone (R), the first Australian Aborigine to win an Olympic gold medal, starts the last section of the Olympic torch relay in front of Ayers Rock at 9:15 a.m. on June 8.

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Australians set for last leg of torch relay

Australians set for last leg of torch relay

ULURU, Australia - Nova Peris-Kneebone (R), the first Australian Aborigine to win an Olympic gold medal, stands in front of Ayers Rock on June 7. Peris-Kneebone will start the last section of the Olympic torch relay in front of the world's largest monolith on June 8.

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Australia approves tentative plan to close Ayers Rock to climbers

Australia approves tentative plan to close Ayers Rock to climbers

TOKYO, Japan - This undated file photo shows Ayers Rock, known locally as Uluru, in Australia. Australia's environment minister said Jan. 8, 2010, that the country has approved plans that will see the World Heritage listed site eventually closed to climbers. (Kyodo)

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Permanent closure of Uluru climb

Permanent closure of Uluru climb

An indigenous Anangu woman welcomes the "permanent closure" of the Uluru climb at the iconic Australian monolith previously known as Ayers Rock on Oct. 25, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Permanent closure of Uluru climb

Permanent closure of Uluru climb

A sign announcing the controversial Uluru climb's "permanent closure" is erected at the base of the iconic Australian monolith previously known as Ayers Rock, on Oct. 25, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Permanent closure of Uluru climb

Permanent closure of Uluru climb

People climb Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory on Oct. 25, 2019. A sign announcing the controversial climb's "permanent closure" was erected the same day at the base of the iconic monolith previously known as Ayers Rock. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Permanent closure of Uluru climb

Permanent closure of Uluru climb

People line up early in the morning to climb Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory on Oct. 25, 2019. A sign announcing the controversial climb's "permanent closure" was erected the same day at the base of the iconic monolith previously known as Ayers Rock. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Permanent closure of Uluru climb

Permanent closure of Uluru climb

Photo taken Oct. 25, 2019, shows Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory. A sign announcing the controversial climb's "permanent closure" was erected the same day at the base of the iconic monolith previously known as Ayers Rock. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Uluru monolith

Uluru monolith

Photo taken June 21, 2019, shows the World Heritage-listed Uluru monolith, formerly called Ayers Rock, in central Australia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympic torch relay's last section starts

Olympic torch relay's last section starts

ULURU, Australia - Nova Peris-Kneebone (R), the first Australian Aborigine to win an Olympic gold medal, starts the last section of the Olympic torch relay in front of Ayers Rock at 9:15 a.m. on June 8.

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Australians set for last leg of torch relay

Australians set for last leg of torch relay

ULURU, Australia - Nova Peris-Kneebone (R), the first Australian Aborigine to win an Olympic gold medal, stands in front of Ayers Rock on June 7. Peris-Kneebone will start the last section of the Olympic torch relay in front of the world's largest monolith on June 8.

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