The Juan de Fuca Plate is generated from the Juan de Fuca Ridge and is currently being subducted beneath the western side of the North American Plate at the Cascadia subduction zone. Credit: National Park ServiceUnited States West Coast scientists warn about an earthquake: An updated report from the
A new orchid species, Epidendrum juaicaense, was discovered in Colombia. Learn about this purple and green flower. Credit: Gobernación de Cundinamarca.A new flower bloomed into scientific recognition with a new orchid species discovered in Colombia. The Epidendrum juaicaense made its debut in scient
Barranquilla became one of the few cities in Latin America to obtain the LEED Gold certification thanks to its sustainable projects. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBarranquilla has achieved the Gold level in the LEED for Cities certification, one of the world’s most important
Colombia presented a nuclear roadmap in Vienna to prepare for future drought and energy risks. The country aims to study nuclear energy as a possible complement to its hydropower-dependent electricity system during stronger El Niño events. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). Fo
Learn how Colombians prepare for earthquakes, floods, landslides and volcanic threats. A family organizes emergency supplies as Colombia continues strengthening disaster preparedness across regions exposed to natural hazards. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial us
IDEAM is carrying out technical and scientific monitoring of this phenomenon, in coordination with national and international entities. Credit: Dust Aerosol Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring ServiceThe traditional atmospheric phenomenon known as Saharan dust, which reaches its main peak during the mo
Bee population decline in Colombia threatens coffee harvests, food prices, and pollination security. Bees fly around coffee blossoms on a farm in Colombia’s Andean region as farmers confront the growing impact of pollinator decline on agricultural production. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-ge
The fundamental thing for this initiative is to plant and cultivate a “wall” of trees, grasslands and vegetation to stop desertification. Credit reference image: Colin Delfosse / ACNURThe world continues to see with hope the advance of the Great Green Wall, that project of eleven African countries t
Discover some of the most beautiful native trees of Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Credit: Juan Andres Leyva, CC BY-NC 4.0 / NaturalistColombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, where a great variety of native trees thrive, many of which have accomp
The history of the Bogota Metro dates back to 1940, when Mayor Carlos Sanz de Santamaria put the first formal proposal on the table. Credit: District Planning SecretariatOn Friday, May 22, 2026, train number 2 of Line 1 of the Bogota Metro ran on the elevated viaduct for the first time in the projec
Caimans or Orinoco crocodiles are a species declared critically endangered mainly because of illegal hunting. Credit reference image: Unimedios.What is happening to the caimans being cared for at the Roberto Franco Station of the National University of Colombia (UNAL) in Villavicencio (Meta), in cen
The mountain is known as Chomolungma in Tibet, Zhūmùlǎngmǎ in China (‘Mother of the universe’), and Sagarmāthā (‘Forehead of the sky’) in Nepal. Credit: Pavel Novak CC BY-SA 2.5A total of 274 climbers broke the record for ascents in a single day by summiting Mount Everest via the south face in Nepal
A new study shows tropical forests can recover most biodiversity within 30 years. Researchers found strong ecological recovery in regenerating rainforest ecosystems connected to Colombia’s Pacific Chocó region. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use only.Tropical
The Colombian Fino Hound is an authentic Colombian dog breed, originating from various dog breeds brought by the Spanish conquerors. Credit : Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 DEEDWhen thinking about Colombian fauna, one immediately thinks of the majestic jaguar, the intriguing anteater and tapir, or
In the El Almorzadero paramo, in Santander, an Andean condor was born. Credit reference image: www.cas.gov.coIn the fifth nest identified by the Jaime Duque Park in the El Almorzadero paramo, in Santander, an Andean condor was born, but this time with a novelty: for the first time, conservation team
Colombia leads the world in biodiversity density with thousands of species across unique ecosystems. The country hosts extraordinary wildlife and plant diversity across the Andes, Amazon, Pacific coast, and páramo regions. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use o
A total solar eclipse takes place when the Moon perfectly aligns between the Earth and the Sun. Credit: Kevin Baird cc2.The next total solar eclipse — one of the most anticipated celestial events of the decade — is set to occur on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Across parts of the Northern Hemisphere, mi
Colombia offers unique glamping experiences that blend nature and comfort in top spots such as Guatape, Guatavita, and Tayrona Park. Credit: Darvin Salamanca/ ColombiaOneGlamping accommodations have gained popularity in Colombia in recent years, offering a unique experience that combines a connectio
Colombia suffers from climate change, a planetary phenomenon. Credit: Public DomainColombia, a country known for its geographical diversity and natural wealth, is facing climate change that threatens its environment and population. Climate alterations, driven by human activities, are giving rise to
Colombia ranked first in the Global Big Day for the fifth consecutive year, with the country recording 1,566 species during the birdwatching event. Credit: ProAves Colombia, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia occupied first place in the Global Big Day. Colombia once again solidified its position as on
During the first 13 days of May 2026, significantly warmer-than-usual conditions were recorded in different regions of Colombia. Credit: www.car.gov.coThe latest technical analysis by the national government on the El Niño phenomenon indicates that the probability of it becoming established in Colom
Two displaced Palestinian sisters in Gaza won the Earth Prize for transforming rubble into reusable bricks, and the young women will use the prize money to train more youth. Credit: United Nation Photo, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Amid the devastation caused by the war in Gaza, two Palestinian sisters
Presidential candidate Paloma Valencia’s proposal to spray illicit coca crops with vinegar has sparked controversy and memes in Colombia. Credit: @PalomaValenciaL / X.com.Presidential candidate Paloma Valencia’s proposal to spray illicit crops with vinegar unleashed a wave of mockery, memes, and cri
The Andean bear is the only bear species in South America and one of the most iconic large mammals of mountain ecosystems. Credit: X: @CvcAmbientalThe sighting of a young male Andean bear (or spectacled bear) in its habitat, the Chilí-Barragán biological corridor in the Bugalagrande River basin, cap
