China’s Pingjiang hit by worst floods in 70 years
A ‘wartime’ emergency was declared by local authorities in Pingjiang, China’s Hunan Province after flooding in Miluo River went 7 m (23 feet) above alert level.
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Severe floods and landslides ravage northeastern India
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for all northeastern states on July 2, 2024, forecasting heavy rainfall as several rivers cross danger levels. 16 people were reported dead over the last two weeks due to rain-induced landslides and 80 people have lost their lives so far all over Northeast.
California braces for record-breaking heat wave with temperatures over 43 °C (110 °F)
California is bracing for potentially record-breaking heat wave during the first week of July, with temperatures expected to soar past 43 °C (110 °F) in the hottest areas. The intense heat will impact a significant portion of the state, including the Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, and parts of Southern California, Nevada, and northwestern Arizona.
Avalanche strikes Gandhi Sarovar above Kedarnath Dham, India
A massive avalanche occurred on June 30, 2024, at Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, India. The avalanche reportedly lasted for about 5 minutes and was recorded by several people. No casualties or significant damage were reported.
Massive earth crack appears in Tamaulipas, Mexico
A massive earth crack appeared in Congregación El Carmen in the municipality of Tula, Mexico’s state of Tamaulipas, during heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm “Alberto” from June 19 to 21, 2024. The fissure is still growing and is estimated to be from 1 to 3 m (3.3 x 9.8 feet) wide, up to 4 m (13 feet) deep, and up to 7 km (4.3 miles) long.
Earthquake swarm underneath Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone, Hawaii
A significant earthquake swarm is taking place underneath Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone since June 27, 2024. The swarm, located beneath the Chain of Craters Road within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, intensified on June 30, with around 30 events per hour.
Star formation theories supported by first-of-its-kind discovery
NASA’s NIRCam has directly captured the alignment of bipolar jets in a group of protostellar outflows in Serpen’s North region of the Serpens nebula, finally confirming long-standing theories about star formation.
New algorithm developed by USGS promises to measure the ocean’s depth with greater accuracy than ever before
Recent advancements by the USGS EROS Center, led by Minsu Kim, developed a new algorithm using Landsat data for bathymetry, supporting initiatives like Seabed 2030. Landsat Next, launching around 2030, promises even greater accuracy and resolution than ever before.
Mars meteorite impact rate uncovered by new study using NASA’s InSight
A new study published in Nature Astronomy combined orbital imagery with seismological data from NASA’s Mars InSight lander to derive a new impact rate for meteorite strikes on Mars.
Severe thunderstorms with large hail hit central Nebraska, causing extensive damage
Severe thunderstorms swept through central Nebraska on June 29, 2024, producing strong winds, heavy rains and laerg hail. The storm left causing extensive damage to cars, homes and agricultural fields.
