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  • Year’s first tropical low headed for southwestern Mexico

    A tropical low pressure area formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean today, about 8 days before the official Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins. Formation of a significant tropical cyclone is possible within the next 12 to 24 hours.Dynamic models show a general northea

  • Safety fears as people drawn to Afghan mudslide site

    Government officials and aid workers are worried about the safety of people drawn to the site of a catastrophic mudslide in northeastern Afghanistan in search of aid handouts; they warn of the risk of further landslides and flooding.Many of those in tents around the imm

  • Active volcanoes in the world: April 30 – May 6, 2014

    New activity/unrest was observed at 4 volcanoes from April 30 – May 6, 2014. Ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes.New activity/unrest: Ahyi, Mariana Islands (USA)  | Merapi, Central Java (Indonesia)  | Slamet, Central Java (Indonesia) 

  • Tornado damage in Mayflower, Arkansas

    Early on April 27, 2014, a cold front from the Rocky Mountains descended on the Plains, fueling intense thunderstorms that spun out a powerful tornado. Beginning at 7 p.m. local time, the twister cut a swath of destruction through the small towns of Mayflower

  • Earthquake swarm in northern Alaska, northeast of Noatak

    A swarm of moderate to strong earthquakes is being registered in northern Alaska, about 28 km northeast of the village of Noatak. First earthquake was registered on April 18, 2014 as M5.6 at depth of 23.4 km. Since then, and by 13:22 UTC today, USGS registered

  • Moderately strong M1.8 solar flare erupted from western limb

    Moderately strong solar flare measuring M1.8 at its peak time erupted on May 6, 2014. The event started at 08:41, peaked at 09:03 and ended at 09:21 UTC.The source was Active Region 2051 located on the western limb. CME was not Earth directed. [Updates]Solar wind parame

  • Three significant fireballs over the weekend

    American Meteor Society (AMS) said three significant fireballs were observed over the weekend. A large fireball with numerous sonic booms fell over Arkansas on Friday night, May 2nd. Another bright fireball was seen over North Carolina Saturday night, May 3rd. A daytime