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2 days ago · The city of Porto Alegre is located at the northern end of the large coastal lagoon, Lagoa dos Patos in southeastern Brazil. The city lies on the east bank of the mouth of the Rio Guaiba, the estuary of which forms the enormous freshwater lagoon, Lagoa dos Patos.
May 25, 2024 · Porto Alegre, city, capital of Rio Grande do Sul estado (state), southern Brazil. It lies near the Atlantic Ocean coast at the northern end of the freshwater Patos Lagoon along an arm of the lagoon known as the Guaíba River. The city is situated at the junction of five short but deep rivers that
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May 24, 2024 · A drone view shows Coca-Cola boxes and bottles floating in the water near trucks, amid flooding in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, May 19. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli.
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May 8, 2024 · The OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8 captured an image (above) of Porto Alegre’s flooded downtown area on May 8, 2024. Floodwater inundated the historic district, caused the international airport to close, swept through major stadiums, and left several highways impassable.
5 days ago · Porto Alegre, the capital city of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil, is a vibrant and diverse metropolis that offers a rich blend of cultural, historical, and natural attractions. Situated on the banks of the Guaiba River, the city is known for its beautiful waterfront, iconic landmarks, and bustling streets.
2 days ago · Porto Alegre ([ˈpoɾtu aˈlɛɡɾi] pronúncia ⓘ) é um município brasileiro e a capital do Rio Grande do Sul, estado mais meridional do Brasil. [7] Com uma área de quase 500 km² e uma população de 1 492 530 habitantes, [ 8 ] encontra-se sobre um terreno diversificado, com morros, baixadas e um grande lago : o Guaíba .
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May 16, 2024 · Porto Alegre, the Brazilian metropolis left submerged after torrential rains, had been lulled into a "false sense" of security by a vast but aging system of flood defenses, an urban drainage...
