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Mesmerising Video Shows ‘Levanter’ Cloud Over Rock Of Gibraltar

The video was captured at Gibraltar International Airport.A unique cloud formation called the Levanter was recently caught on camera in stunning detail and its timelapse version was posted by Met Office Gibraltar on Twitter. The cloud formation is named after the Levant wind that blows westward in the region. In the video, the Levanter cloud appears to be flowing off the peak of the Rock of Gibraltar, located in the British territory of the same name in Europe. The site is famous for its flora and fauna that isn't usually found in other European countries."The London Gatwick @easyJet flight taxiing and taking off from @RAF_Gib this morning with the backdrop of some impressive #Levanter cloud over the Rock of #Gibraltar. The #levanter cloud just keeps getting better today!" Met Office Gi...
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Satellite Pics: Ship Leaking Oil Off Gibraltar, Concerns Over Environment Damage

The ship takes on water with tugs nearby at Gibraltar. High res hereNew Delhi: A bulk carrier that collided with an LNG tanker off Gibraltar started leaking fuel oil, authorities in the British overseas territory on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula said on Wednesday.The collision on Tuesday forced the closure of the Gibraltar port for four hours. It was later fully reopened. The hull of the bulk carrier OS 35 broke, authorities said, but the vessel has not separated into two parts.An overview of the port of Gibraltar with OS 35 ship and Adam LNG tanker. High res here"There has been a substance leak from the vessel as a result of the movement arising from its break. Initial investigations indicate that this is lube oil," the Gibraltar government said in a statement. "Current evi...
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Oil Leaking From Tanker At Key Global Shipping Route After Collision

The collision on Tuesday forced the closure of the Gibraltar port for four hours.A bulk carrier that collided with an LNG tanker off Gibraltar started leaking fuel oil, authorities in the British overseas territory on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula said on Wednesday.The collision on Tuesday forced the closure of the Gibraltar port for four hours. It was later fully reopened.The hull of the bulk carrier OS 35 broke, authorities said, but the vessel has not separated into two parts."There has been a substance leak from the vessel as a result of the movement arising from its break. Initial investigations indicate that this is lube oil," the Gibraltar government said in a statement."Current evidence suggests the fuel on board is well contained and it is hoped that offloading can ...