7 lives lost after severe flash floods hit Pengzhou, China
Severe flash floods hit the city of Pengzhou, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on August 13, 2022, resulting in the deaths of seven people.
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M6.1 earthquake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
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Rhine River at Kaub drops below transit levels, Germany
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Strong M6.6 earthquake hits south of the Kermadec Islands, no tsunami threat
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Rainy season death toll in Sudan surpasses 50
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Daylight fireball produces sonic boom over Salt Lake City, Utah
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Violent storm hits Stromboli, covering streets and homes in tons of mud
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Tropical Storm “Meari” makes landfall in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
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Earthquake swarm in American Samoa likely related to Taʻū volcano or the nearby submarine Vailuluʻu
An earthquake swarm is occurring in the Manuʻa islands of American Samoa. These earthquakes are most likely related to either Taʻū volcano or the nearby submarine Vailuluʻu volcano, according to the USGS.
