Polar vortex forming over North Pole: What it means for winter 2023/24

Polar vortex forming over North Pole: What it means for winter 2023/24

As the winter season of 2023/2024 approaches, a newly forming Polar Vortex is drawing attention in the Stratosphere over the North Pole. Its rapid intensification could lead to significant weather impacts for parts of North America and Europe.

Bright fireball over Andalusia, Spain

Bright fireball over Andalusia, Spain

A very bright fireball was recorded over Andalusia, Spain at 21:40 UTC on September 8, 2023. The event lasted about 4 seconds before the object disintegrated.

Mass marine mortality event at Bang Phra Beach, Thailand

Mass marine mortality event at Bang Phra Beach, Thailand

On Friday, September 8, 2023, Bang Phra Beach in Sri Racha, Thailand became the epicenter of a mass marine mortality event. An immense number of dead fish washed ashore, believed to be the aftermath of a recent monsoon affecting the sea’s conditions.

Unprecedented rainfall causes catastrophic flooding in Greece, leaving massive damage and at least 10 dead

Unprecedented rainfall causes catastrophic flooding in Greece, leaving massive damage and at least 10 dead

A powerful storm dubbed Daniel dropped exceptionally high amounts of rain over parts of central Greece on September 4 and 5, 2023, resulting in widespread flooding, destruction, and the tragic loss of at least 10 lives. Experts label this as the country’s worst storm since records began in 1930. The worst affected was the Thessaly Region, particularly its Magnesia prefecture.

Comet Nishimura’s tail ripped off by a CME

Comet Nishimura’s tail ripped off by a CME

On September 2, 2023, a coronal mass ejection (CME) launched by our sun hit Comet Nishimura (C/2023 P1), causing a disconnection event and stripping its tail. This encounter occurred while the comet was located about halfway between the orbits of Mercury and Venus.

Major flooding hits the Turkish Black Sea region

Major flooding hits the Turkish Black Sea region

On September 3, 2023, torrential rain caused extensive flooding in the Black Sea region, particularly affecting the Turkish cities of Samsun and Giresun. Authorities had warned of the impending downpour, which led to significant disruptions and required emergency responses.

Idalia strengthening, forecast to impact Florida as Category 2 or 3 hurricane

Idalia strengthening, forecast to impact Florida as Category 2 or 3 hurricane

Tropical Storm “Idalia” formed in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, August 27, 2023, as the 10th named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. The system is still strengthening and is expected to make landfall in Florida as a Category 2 or 3 hurricane on Wednesday, August 30.

Death toll rises to 21 as wildfires continue burning across Greece

Death toll rises to 21 as wildfires continue burning across Greece

The wildfire crisis deepens in Greece with significant outbreaks across several regions including Alexandroupolis, Dadia, Rodopi Municipalities in East Macedonia, Parintha in the Attica Region, and Viotia in Central Greece.