March 2022 ends with most tornadoes on record, U.S.
The month of March 2022 in the United States had the most tornadoes on record – 218, beating the previous record of 192 recorded in 2017.
Tropical Depression “Agaton” over Visayas, Philippines
A cluster of heavy showers produced by Tropical Depression “Agaton” is impacting the eastern islands of the Visayas, Philippines on April 9, 2022.
Mud volcano erupts near a temple in Wandan, Taiwan
A mud volcano erupted near Huang Yuan Sheng Tien temple in Wandan Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan around 06:00 local time on Friday, April 8, 2022. The eruption left large amounts of mud above ground that flowed into surrounding roads and fields. This is the second eruption of this mud volcano since October 2021.
Sudden explosive eruption at Poas volcano, Costa Rica
A sudden explosive eruption took place at the northern part of Costa Rica’s Poas volcano at 08:42 UTC on April 6, 2022.
NSW floods: Camden homes and businesses flooded for the third time in 2022
After days of heavy rain hammering Sydney’s southwest, the town of Camden has suffered severely with homes and businesses drowning under the deluge of water. While residents have been left with another major clean-up, some of them are just lucky to survive. Video and featured image courtesy: 9News
The Atlantic seasonal hurricane forecast from Colorado State University calls for an above-average season
The Atlantic seasonal hurricane forecast from the Colorado State University (CSU) calls for an above-average season with 19 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. Reasons for the above-average forecast include a predicted lack of El Nino and warmer than normal subtropical Atlantic. The Colorado State University forecast anticipates that the 2022 Atlantic basin…
Storm Diego: Heavy rain, snow and strong winds to hit France
A strong windstorm named Storm Diego by Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) on April 6, 2022, is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and snow to France as it begins to move eastward across the country at around midday April 8. Diego will also affect Spain and reach Germany overnight Saturday. It is not expected to impact Portugal directly but it will bring heavy rain to certain parts of the country.
Deadly landslide hits Antioquia, Colombia
At least 11 people have been killed and 17 others are either missing or injured after a landslide hit a mining area in Abriaqui municipality of Antioquia, Colombia late April 6, 2022.
Major flood warnings issued as Sydney records a month’s worth of rain in a day, Australia
Sydney, Australia is experiencing the third major flooding event this year, forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders for thousands of residents. Flood warnings for minor to major flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean and Georges rivers have been issued by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), with major flooding possible for Menangle, Liverpool and Milperra this afternoon….
Magma movement detected under São Jorge, Azores
The seismovolcanic crisis at Manadas volcanic fissure system on the island of São Jorge, Azores, Portugal continues since March 19, 2022. A notable change was reported on April 6, when volcano-tectonic earthquakes were detected, suggesting the movement of magma at depth. The volcanic alert remains at Level 4 of 6. The last eruption of this volcano took place in 1808 (VEI 1).
