• “Nilofar” dissipated over northeast Arabian Sea

    The depression over northeast Arabian Sea moved northeastwards and weakened into a well-marked low pressure area over northeast Arabian Sea early on October 31, 2014. Moderate rainfall, squally winds and moderate to rough sea surge along and off Gujarat coast are

  • 2014 ozone hole update

    According to scientists from NASA and NOAA, the Antarctic ozone hole reached its annual peak on September 11 with the size of 24.1 million square kilometers (93 million square miles). Overall, the 2014 ozone hole is smaller than the large holes of the 1998–2006 pe

  • Turrialba volcano erupts, Costa Rica

    Costa Rica's Turrialba volcano experienced a relatively large eruption starting 05:10 UTC on October 30, 2014 (23:10 local time on October 29). The eruption lasted about 25 minutes and ended with a large explosion. The volcano rumbled back to life in 2010 after 144

  • Active volcanoes in the world: October 22 – 28, 2014

    New activity/unrest was observed at 6 volcanoes from October 22 – 28, 2014. Ongoing activity was reported for 10 volcanoes.New activity/unrest: Chiles-Cerro Negro, Colombia-Ecuador | Copahue, Central Chile-Argentina border | Kilauea, Hawaiian Islands (USA) | Mayon, L

  • Sri Lanka landslide leaves more than 300 missing

    More than 300 people are missing after days of heavy monsoon rain caused a landslide that buried 150 houses in south-central Sri Lanka village of Haldummulla on Wednesday morning, October 29, 2014. The houses affected were in an area of hilly ridges particularly vulnera

  • Tropical Cyclone “Nilofar” reached its peak intensity

    Tropical Cyclone "Nilofar" in Arabian Sea has likely reached its peak intensity. It is currently the equivalent of a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) with gusts up to 232 km/h (145 mph).The system is moving northward at

  • Scientists warn: Colossal volcanic eruption could destroy Japan

    According to a new study by Kobe University earth scientists, Japan could be nearly destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption over the next century. The experts said they analyzed the scale and frequency of volcanic eruptions in the archipelago nation over the past 120

  • World is losing 2 000 hectares of farm soil daily to salt damage

    Salt-spoiled soils worldwide: 20% of all irrigated lands — an area equal to size of France. Extensive costs include $27 billion+ in lost crop value/year. UNU study identifies ways to reverse damage, says every hectare needed to feed world’s fast-growing popu

  • Lava flow from Kilauea approaching residential properties, Hawaii

    Hawaiian Kīlauea continues to erupt at its summit and within the East Rift Zone with elevated gas emissions. Currently, the June 27th lava flow is advancing northeast between Apa`a St/Cemetery Rd and Pāhoa Village Road. As of 02:30 UTC today (16:30 local time on Octo