There is less than a year left before the 2024 Paris Olympics. Preparations are also well underway in Polynesia where the Teahupoo wave will host the surfing events, 15,000 kilometers from the host city.
The Piton de la Fournaise has been on a show for nearly a month on Reunion Island. It still has a high seismic intensity and the evolution of its eruption is difficult to predict.
The cathedral of Saint-Pierre in Martinique had been destroyed by the eruption of Mount Pelee in 1902.A pharaonic site is underway to restore it to its appearance of yesteryear. The refurbished monument will be designed to withstand seismic hazards.
The Tour des Yoles Rondes is to Martinique what the Tour de France is to France. This nautical competition in 7 stages starts on July 30th and many people are expected at sea. To limit accidents, an application is available to spectators and boaters.
The mangrove is an ecosystem is very present in the French overseas territories. However, its usefulness remains unknown. It is therefore necessary to raise awareness to preserve it. Example in Guadeloupe.
An unusual image in Reunion Island: a white whale! This is the first time a humpback whale of this color has been observed in the waters of the island. Specialists evoke for the moment a significant depigmentation to justify this unusual color.
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