My passions include trying my best to save a dying planet, be it through carpooling or by spreading awareness about it. Research comes naturally to me, complemented by a keen interest in writing and journalism. Guided by a curious mind and a drive to look beyond the surface, I strive to bring thoughtful attention and clarity to subjects across Earth, sciences, environment, and everything in between.
An explosive eruption from Mount Etna’s Southeast Crater was observed at 04:33 UTC on June 19, 2025, sending ash up to 6 000 m (19 700 feet) and producing lava overflows toward Valle del Leone. As a result the Aviation Code was raised to Red.
Flash flooding and a landslide closed Interstate-40 (I-40) in both directions near the Tennessee-North Carolina border on June 18, 2025, following intense localized rainfall. Risk assessment by authorities is underway as further rainfall is expected in the region.
Gray whale deaths in San Francisco Bay reached 22 as of mid-June 2025, with data showing continued population decline and signs of ecosystem stress and malnutrition.
A severe storm triggered the first-ever Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Juneau, Alaska on Monday, June 16, 2025. The storm brought wind gusts up to 95 km/h (60 mph) and hail, damaging trees and infrastructure and forcing a docked cruise ship adrift into Gastineau Channel.
Three hikers were killed by a lightning strike while descending the Mittagsspitze mountain near Flirsch in Tyrol, Austria, on June 15, 2025. Authorities commented that while the incident is extremely rare, it should not be ruled out as a hazard.
Two fatalities and five missing persons were reported in Botad district, Gujarat, India after flash floods swept away a passenger van during 190.5 mm (7.5 inches) of monsoon rainfall on June 16, 2025. Intense precipitation has caused dam overflows, river surges, and widespread urban flooding.
Heavy rainfall affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from June 14 to 16, 2025, caused severe flash floods in Kinshasa and capsized boats on Lake Tumba in Equateur Province, resulting in at least 77 fatalities and over 100 people missing.
Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines emitted 2 679 tons of sulfur dioxide on June 16, 2025, with five volcanic earthquakes recorded in the same 24-hour period. The volcano remains at Alert Level 3 as signs of elevated unrest persist.
A rapidly spreading brush fire ignited near Kahikinui, Maui, Hawaii, early June 15, 2025, consuming about 500 acres by evening. The fire was driven by strong winds and dry terrain, triggering evacuations and emergency declarations.
Increased seismic activity was detected at Iliamna Volcano, Alaska, starting around 12:30 UTC (04:30 local time) on June 15, 2025, with earthquakes occurring up to several times per minute before declining to about one per minute.
