Several factors can complicate a vacation trip. Rain on the beach is one of the most common. But what about a wave of poisonous slugs in the sea? Or a supervised?
The dangers of the Caribbean hurricane season, for example, are well documented, but there is a huge amount of other alarming natural events that you should take into consideration before marking the dream holidays. Check out 7 of them:
Poisonous slugs
The beaches of the city of Guardamar del Secure, in southeastern Spain, were closed this last week after two poisonous marine slugs were found in the water, according to local authorities.
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The “blue dragon”, as the animal is popularly known, is only 3 centimeters, but feeds on jellyfish and is able to absorb their poison, enhancing it and can paralyze animals 300 times its size.
Non -Caribbean Fentering Algae Season
It is not only hurricanes that hit the islands during the summer: visitors should also be aware of the Sargassum algae. Espinhedy, Malcheirosa (with a odor that varies between urine and rotten egg) the green algae are having a successful 2025. According to The Telegraph, local authorities reported that algae levels in April this year doubled those of 2022 – which was the year holder of the record.
Algae still release a toxic gas that can lead to breathing difficulties to the local population that lives for a long time with them.
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Right to Super storm two United States
Hard to predict than tornadoes and hurricanes, derechos are extreme storms, usually linked to lightning and thunder. According to the BBC, the damage can be a radius of 400 km, with winds of 93 km/h and may reach 120 km/h.
It is not exclusive to the US, but usually hit the country between April and August in downtown and west of the country.
Flying Ants’ Day in the United Kingdom
Perhaps one of the most bizarre events, the United Kingdom is the scene of the phenomenon that can happen at any time from the middle of June to September. Despite the name, it extends for several days and consists of a flying ant meeting in the sky to mate.
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Polar Night, in Svalbard, Norway
In mid -November, the sun never appears, leaving the whole Norwegian region in a perpetual darkness. The mornings get confused with the nights, with no noticeable difference. Locations use flashlights to illuminate the way on snow -covered streets, but remain at home most of the time.
But there is a plus point for tourists who face darkness: Boreal dawn is more visible before cloudless sky.
Jellyfish season in Australia
From November to May, a particularly poisonous type of jellyfish inhabits the warm waters of Queensland, Australia. The animal has 60 poisonous tentacles, which are able to cause a cardiac arrest in a human being.
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Therefore, authorities advise swimmers to wear neoprene clothes and only go to life patrolled beaches.
Burning Season in Thailand
During March, a mist hides the view of the Thai city of Chiang Mai and its inhabitants have to wear N95 masks to breathe. It is the heart of the burning season, when farmers set fire to the fields to prepare the land for new harvests (even being illegal in the country). This leads to an extra layer of pollution for three or four months at the beginning of the year.
