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geography1 year ago•2 min saved

"Exploring the Beauty of Saldanha Bay and Langebaan Lagoon"

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured an image of Saldanha Bay and Langebaan Lagoon in South Africa's Western Cape province. The lagoon is a shallow tidal estuary with no river flowing into it, while the bay has historically provided a haven for ships. The region's economy relies on industries such as fishing, mineral exports, and tourism, with the area being a popular spot for water sports. The establishment of the West Coast National Park in 1987 has helped protect the lagoon and surrounding coast as a nature reserve, including a marine park, a RAMSAR site, and a bird center.

via nasa.gov|

#geography #international-space-station #langebaan-lagoon

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Record-breaking floods claim lives and devastate Western Cape, South Africa

At least 11 people have died and extensive damage has been caused after heavy rain and winds hit South Africa's Western Cape province, including Cape Town. The destructive weather flooded homes, destroyed crops, and damaged infrastructure. Rescue teams are searching for people trapped in partially submerged homes, while roads have been closed and thousands of homes left without power. The City of Cape Town has declared a major incident and closed a popular nature reserve to assess the impact. Climate change has been cited as a factor in recent extreme weather events in South Africa.

via BBC|

#death-toll #floods #heavy-rain