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As Japan marks the 14th anniversary of the 2011 Tohoku mega-quake—a magnitude 9.0 disaster that killed nearly 16 000 and triggered the Fukushima crisis—a new study from Tohoku, Hokkaido, and JAMSTEC researchers warns that strain building in the Chishima Trench off Hokkaido could unleash another magnitude 9.0 quake in the coming decades.
Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall over the coast of Mozambique at around 06:00 local time (LT) on Monday, March 10, 2025. The system brought intense floods and strong winds leading to widespread flooding and damages across the affected regions.
Two atmospheric rivers (ARs) are forecast to bring winter storm conditions to California, Oregon, and much of the U.S. West Coast starting March 11 and continuing into the weekend. Heavy precipitation and snow accumulations are to expected along with strong winds in the affected regions.
A new study by researchers at the University of Tsukuba examined the role of solar heat in earthquake activity. By analyzing seasonal variations in seismicity, correlations between solar activity and earthquakes, and the influence of atmospheric temperature on earthquake predictability, the study provides new insights into how solar-driven thermal effects may contribute to stress changes in the Earth’s lithosphere.
Storms are forecast to sweep through the ArkLaTex region, the Lower and Middle Mississippi Valleys, and the Southeast starting Friday, March 14, 2025, bringing a risk of tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hail.
Four wildfires erupted in Long Island on Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025, fueled by strong winds and low humidity. By Sunday, March 9, the fires had burned through at least 162 ha (400 acres). At least two fire personnel were injured, and the blazes caused significant damage to two commercial buildings in the region.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane at 21:00 local time (LT) on Saturday, March 8, after stalling offshore for several hours. Multiple rivers have risen above flood levels, with flood warnings being in effect across Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW). At least one death has been reported, several people have been injured, and more than 350 000 homes were left without power.
Two atmospheric rivers (ARs) along with a low-pressure system are forecast to bring significant precipitation to much of the U.S. West Coast from March 8 to 14, 2025.
A powerful tornado struck the town of Murcia in Negros Occidental, Philippines, on March 6, 2025, causing power outages throughout the area.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall over the Moreton Bay Islands off the Queensland coast at approximately 23:30 AEST (13:30 UTC) on Friday, March 7, as a Category 1 cyclone. The system is expected to move closer to the Queensland mainland for several hours before making landfall again on Saturday, March 8.
