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The Azores High also known as North Atlantic (Subtropical) High/Anticyclone or the Bermuda-Azores High, is a large subtropical semi-permanent centre of high atmospheric pressure typically found south of the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean, at the Horse latitudes. It forms one pole of the North Atlantic oscillation, the other being the Icelandic Low.
October 27, 2019 - Tropical Storm Pablo passed just to the southeast of the Azores as it was intensifying, bringing gusty winds as high as 55 mph (89 km/h) in some places and large waves to the islands. [28] [29] [30] October 31, 2019 - Subtropical Storm Rebekah passed to the north of The Azores as it was dissipating, bringing only negligible ...
Saint-Nicolas (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ nikɔla]; West Flemish: Sint-Niklaas) or Saint-Nicolas-lez-Arras ([sɛ̃ nikɔla lɛ.z‿aʁas], literally Saint-Nicolas near Arras) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France, [3] a suburb of Arras on the banks of the Scarpe river, 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the centre of Arras.
Gaspar Frutuoso wrote Saudades da Terra, the first history of the Azores and Macaronesia, in the 1580s.. A small number of alleged hypogea (underground structures carved into rocks) have been identified on the islands of Corvo, Santa Maria, and Terceira by Portuguese archaeologist Nuno Ribeiro, who speculated that they might date back 2,000 years, implying a human presence on the island before ...
São Miguel Island (pronounced [ˈsɐ̃w miˈɣɛl]; Portuguese for 'Saint Michael'), nicknamed "The Green Island" (Ilha Verde), is the largest and most populous island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
Vila Franca do Campo – 360° Panorama The main port and marina in São Miguel The Beach of Vinha da Areia, one of the summer destinations of sunseekers A view of the Lagoa da Congro, a volcanic lake that marks the interior of the municipality
Sint-Niklaas Town Hall Saint-Nicholas, 17th century embroidery restored by Henri Van Severen Scheerders van Kerchove, united factories The main kiosk in Gothic revival Fresco in Neo Byzantine style of the Church of Our Lady. The main Church of Saint Nicholas was founded in the 13th century and gave its name to the city.
The port and historic centre of the civil parish of São Roque, showing the whaling museum, and former rendering factory along the coast. The climate of the municipality is mild and humid, with median temperatures oscillating between 14 °C (57 °F) and 22 °C (72 °F), with a regular level of precipitation throughout the year.