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.
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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
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Tropical Cyclone “Fili” intensifying, heavy rainfall and strong winds affecting New Caledonia
Tropical Cyclone “Fili” is intensifying as it moves over the Coral Sea, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and high waves to New Caledonia. While the system is not expected to make landfall over the country, heavy to very heavy rainfall, strong winds and high waves are forecast through April 7.
Large violent tornado hits Pembroke, Georgia
A violent tornado moved through areas in central Georgia on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, leaving at least one person dead and several injured. Severe weather, with heavy rain, damaging winds and tornadoes, is expected to continue across the Southeast section of the U.S., including the Atlanta metro area, today.
Volcanic tremor at Ruapehu volcano among the highest levels since 2013, New Zealand
The volcanic tremor at New Zealand’s Ruapehu volcano is now among the highest levels seen over the past 9 years. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2 and the Aviation Colour Code at Yellow. Over the past eight days, the temperature at Ruapehu’s Crater Lake (Te Wai ā-moe) has risen further from ~32 °C…
