Spain: Dense Fog Triggers Travel Chaos and Flight Diversions in Madrid and Vigo

Persistent fog and overcast skies across Madrid and Vigo caused significant travel disruptions this Thursday, January 8. Dense morning fog at Peinador Airport forced a Madrid-bound flight to divert much further than its usual alternative in Santiago, ultimately extending the journey for frustrated passengers by more than three hours.

US: Dense Fog Blankets Las Vegas Valley on New Year’s Day

Dense fog covered the Las Vegas Valley on New Year's Day, January 1. Nevada State Police and other authorities urged motorists to drive cautiously.

India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

China: Thousands of Migratory Birds Form “Giant Wave” in Shandong

A massive flock of migratory birds was captured on video at the Yellow River estuary in eastern China’s Shandong province on December 5. The birds gathered into a dense mass of dark shapes, sweeping across the sky like a moving wave.

China: Trees Seem Lush in Winter, Revealed to Be Covered in Birds

On December 15, 2025, in Xuzhou, eastern China’s Jiangsu province, a video showed several trees that looked unusually lush for winter. From a distance, their branches appeared thick with leaves, even though most nearby trees were bare. As the camera moved closer, the “leaves” were revealed to be small, round birds packed tightly along the branches. They filled almost every twig, giving the trees a dense, full appearance. Occasionally, a few birds shifted or fluttered, but the overall outline remained like a giant canopy. Chinese netizens admired the scene, saying the living “bird trees” reflected the area’s improving environment.

Pakistan: Karachi Blanketed by Fog and Smog, Flights Diverted, Motorcyclist Killed

On Sunday morning, December 21, dense fog and “very unhealthy” air pollution (AQI 215–282) blanketed Karachi, disrupting flights with six international services diverted to Muscat and Islamabad, while poor visibility and road conditions caused a fatal motorcycle accident and led to temporary highway closures in other parts of Pakistan.

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Heavy Snow Creates Dreamlike Night Scene in Heilongjiang

A video from November 8, 2025, in Heilongjiang, China, shows large snowflakes drifting through the night under glowing streetlights. Dense clusters of snow filled the dark sky, creating a calm, dreamlike winter scene as the city slowly turned white.

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Parts of Oregon

Thick fog covered parts of Oregon on Friday, December 12, prompting the NWS to issue a dense fog advisory, as captured by a driver who filmed their vehicle approaching what they described as "a wall of fog."

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

People watch smoke and flames rising from a massive fire in a dense residential area in the southwestern Japan city of Oita on Nov. 18, 2025. Local authorities said a man in his 70s was missing and more than 170 buildings were damaged.

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

People watch smoke and flames rising from a massive fire in a dense residential area in the southwestern Japan city of Oita on Nov. 18, 2025. Local authorities said a man in his 70s was missing and more than 170 buildings were damaged.

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

People watch smoke rising from a massive fire in a dense residential area of the southwestern Japan city of Oita on Nov. 18, 2025. Local authorities said a man in his 70s was missing and more than 170 buildings were damaged.

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

People watch a massive fire in a dense residential area of the southwestern Japan city of Oita on Nov. 18, 2025. Local authorities said a man in his 70s was missing and more than 170 buildings were damaged.

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

A massive fire breaks out in a dense residential area of the southwestern Japan city of Oita on Nov. 18, 2025. Local authorities said a man in his 70s was missing and more than 170 buildings were damaged.

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

Massive fire in southwestern Japan

Intense flames emerge from a massive fire that burned out of control in a dense residential area in the southwestern Japan city of Oita on Nov. 18, 2025. Local authorities said a man in his 70s is missing and more than 170 buildings were damaged.

China: Sharp Cloud Boundary Moves Quickly Across Hubei Sky

On November 12, 2025, in Hubei, the video captured the cold front moving overhead, with dense clouds on one side and bright blue sky on the other, creating a boundary that looked as if the sky had been cut open.

Air-Ground Collaborative training

Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2025 - In air-ground coordinated training, fighter jets low-altitude through dense forests. Fujian Province, China on October 11, 2025.

China: Swarming Insects Create Ominous Scene Under City Lights in Hunan

This video, captured in Hunan on September 7, shows a troubling nighttime scene where swarms of flying insects gathered in massive clusters, forming a dense, dark cloud under the city lights. Experts explained online that these were not locusts but rather whiteflies or planthoppers.

Argentina: Supporters and Protesters Fill Streets as Milei’s Caravan Drives Through Lomas de Zamora

President Javier Milei’s campaign caravan was met by dense crowds as it moved through Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires Province on Wednesday, August 27. The video shows vehicles surrounded by people as they arrived at Avenida Hipólito Yrigoyen & Laprida. Milei's vehicle was later attacked with stones, bottles, and other objects forcing the him to evacuate. The clashes involved Milei’s supporters and alleged Kirchnerist militants, escalating into a violent confrontation. At least one person was injured.

Satellite View of Severe wildfires in Spain and Portugal

Satellite View of Severe wildfires in Spain and Portugal

Handout photo dated on August 16, 2025 shows Massive wildfires are spreading in north-west and western Spain, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. By 17 August 2025, Spain had already recorded its highest annual total of estimated fire emissions in the 23-year Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) dataset. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 16 August 2025 shows dense smoke plumes rising from active fires near the city of Ourense, located in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. Portugal has also been severely affected by the fires, with northern and central regions hit the hardest. According to CAMS data, the country’s estimated emissions have nearly reached the highest annual totals of 2003 and 2005. To support national authorities, the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) has been activated to provide emergency mapping services. Further information is available here. Spain, Portugal. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABAC

Bazaar of Rasht - Iran

Bazaar of Rasht - Iran

An elderly shopkeeper sits surrounded by a dense collection of clocks, photographs, fans, and old memorabilia in his repair and antique shop at Rasht’s bazaar, northern Iran, May 29, 2023. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bazaar of Rasht - Iran

Bazaar of Rasht - Iran

An elderly shopkeeper sits surrounded by a dense collection of clocks, photographs, fans, and old memorabilia in his repair and antique shop at Rasht’s bazaar, northern Iran, May 29, 2023. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Golden Sunbeams Break Through Clouds Over Lake Fuxian in Yuxi

This video captures a rare atmospheric scene over Lake Fuxian in Yuxi, Yunnan, as golden beams of sunlight pierced through dense clouds, illuminating the lake’s surface on July 29.

China: Stunning Cloud Sea Rolls Through Mountain Range in Hebei

On July 4, 2025, in Hebei, China, thick clouds swept over a mountain, creating a breathtaking sight. The video showed dense mist flowing through valleys and spilling over ridges, transforming the landscape into a moving sea of fog.

China: Swarm of Mosquitoes Covers Wall in Jiangsu After Heavy Rain

A shocking video from Jiangsu, China, on June 30, shows an exterior wall completely covered with countless mosquitoes after a rainstorm. Residents were seen using insecticide spray to disperse and kill the dense swarm, with clusters of mosquitoes visibly dropping from the wall.

Enshi Summer Resort - China

Enshi Summer Resort - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2025 shows tourists visiting a glass skywalk in Shuibuya Township of Badong County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province. Enshi is a well-known summer travel destination in central China. Tapping diverse ecological resources, such as unique karst landforms, pleasant alpine climate, and dense primeval forests, the local authorities have actively developed summer tourism, and meticulously created diversified tourism products, like exploring canyon and cave, rafting on Qingjiang River and experiencing the culture of Tujia ethnic group. Photo by Yang Shunpi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Enshi Summer Resort - China

Enshi Summer Resort - China

A staff member of the aquatic sports center performs a "Water Flyer" show in Jianshi County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, July 7, 2025. Enshi is a well-known summer travel destination in central China. Tapping diverse ecological resources, such as unique karst landforms, pleasant alpine climate, and dense primeval forests, the local authorities have actively developed summer tourism, and meticulously created diversified tourism products, like exploring canyon and cave, rafting on Qingjiang River and experiencing the culture of Tujia ethnic group. Photo by Song Wen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Enshi Summer Resort - China

Enshi Summer Resort - China

A tourist visits a scenic area in Jianshi County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, July 7, 2025. Enshi is a well-known summer travel destination in central China. Tapping diverse ecological resources, such as unique karst landforms, pleasant alpine climate, and dense primeval forests, the local authorities have actively developed summer tourism and meticulously created diversified tourism products, like exploring canyon and cave, rafting on Qingjiang River and experiencing the culture of Tujia ethnic group. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

Enshi Summer Resort - China

Enshi Summer Resort - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2025 shows tourists experiencing water sports activities at an aquatic sports center in Jianshi County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province. Enshi is a well-known summer travel destination in central China. Tapping diverse ecological resources, such as unique karst landforms, pleasant alpine climate, and dense primeval forests, the local authorities have actively developed summer tourism, and meticulously created diversified tourism products, like exploring canyon and cave, rafting on Qingjiang River and experiencing the culture of Tujia ethnic group. Photo by Zheng Jiayu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Foggy Morning in Gray, Kentucky

Dense fog blanketed Gray, Kentucky on Thursday morning, July 3.

US: Dense Fog Envelops Cambridge, Massachusetts

A dense fog enveloped Cambridge and the surrounding areas in Massachusetts on Monday morning, June 16.

Satellite Image Shows Mount Etna Spewing Lava From Above

Satellite Image Shows Mount Etna Spewing Lava From Above

Handout photo dated June 2, 2025, shows The Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite acquired an image of the area at 09:40 UTC, just minutes after the onset of the eruption. On the left, the natural colour image clearly depicts a dense ash plume in the summit crater area, partially obscured by a pyrocumulus cloud drifting westward towards inland Sicily. On the right, a false colour composite using shortwave infrared channels reveals the intense thermal signature of active lava flows descending into the Valle del Bove. Jaw-dropping satellite images shows Mount Etna erupting. At 11:24 am local time on 2 June, the most active volcano in Europe produced a spectacular eruption, propelling a dense column of ash and smoke several kilometres into the atmosphere. According to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the eruption originated from the South East Crater, one of the most active summit vents in recent years. The event was characterised by vigorous Strombolian activity, lava effusion, and a

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Dense column of black smoke rising from a fire in an old abandoned scrapyard, on May 30, 2025, in Almassora, Castellón, Valencian Community (Spain). The fire affects a warehouse where tons of compacted textile waste are stored, which has complicated the extinguishing work and forced the nearby industrial estate to be evacuated as a precaution. The fire is being extinguished by six firefighting teams, two heavy engines, a helicopter, forest firefighting units and coordination teams. The mayor has convened an emergency committee and is on site monitoring the situation. In addition, the storage of this textile waste is under judicial investigation. Photo by Carme Ripollés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM