• The top 6 climate change problems

    In this video presentation, Ben Davidson of the SuspiciousObservers presents and explains 6 climate change problems.From (un)expected climate change and the difficulty to trust in what we hear to the shifting of the entire Solar System and more. Citations for this video

  • Active volcanoes in the world: March 4 – 10, 2015

    New activity was observed at 5 volcanoes from March 4 – 10, 2015. During the same period, ongoing activity was observed at 11 volcanoes.New activity/unrest: Asosan, Kyushu (Japan) | Fuego, Guatemala | Popocatepetl, Mexico | Soputan, Sulawesi (Indonesia) | Villarrica, Ch

  • New long-term earthquake forecast for California

    A new California earthquake forecast by the USGS and partners revises scientific estimates for the chances of having large earthquakes over the next several decades. The Third Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast, or UCERF3, improves upon previous models by in

  • Severe sandstorm hits United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates (UAE) was hit by a severe sandstorm on March 10 and 11, 2015.Rainfall is also expected today and tomorrow across parts of the UAE, with the wet weather blowing in fresh winds that will raise dust and sand over open areas and reduce visibility, Emira

  • Powerful solar flare measuring X2.1 erupts from Region 2297

    A major solar flare measuring X2.1 (R3-Strong radio blackout) erupted from Region 2297 at 16:22 UTC on March 11, 2015. The event started at 16:11 and ended at 16:29 UTC.A Type II (estimated velocity 1 461 km/s) and IV radio emissions were associated with the event. Type

  • USGS: Reawakened Oklahoma faults could produce larger future events

    Reactivated faults that have produced thousands of Oklahoma earthquakes are capable of causing larger seismic events, according to USGS research conducted in cooperation with the Oklahoma Geological Survey.Since late 2009 the rate of magnitude 3 or larger earthquakes in

  • Strong M6.2 earthquake registered in northern Colombia

    A strong M6.2 earthquake hit northern Colombia at 20:55 UTC on March 10, 2015. USGS is reporting depth of 147.2 km (91.4 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 124 km (77 miles). Colombian seismological agency is reporting M6.6.Epicenter was located 14 km (9 miles