• Record flood of Rio Negro, the largest Amazon tributary

    The largest Amazon River tributary, Rio Negro has marked its highest historical level following weeks of heavy rain. The Rio Negro crested last Wednesday, registering 97.70 feet (29.78 meters) in Manaus. The top narrowly eclipsed the high mark of 97.67, set in

  • First wave of Japan tsunami debris hits Alaska

    The first wave of Japanese tsunami debris has hit Alaskan shores and is turning part of the area into a landfill. There is no abnormal level of radiation but much of it is toxic, according to CNN video posted below.On Kayak Island, roughly 100 km (60 miles) southeast

  • Northern Italy is shaking – More than 70 aftershocks after M 6.0

    Aftershocks are continuing to strike Northern Italy. More than 70 have been recorded after magnitude 6.0 earthquake at 02:03 UTC. INGV has announced that they cannot rule out another severe aftershock. The situation will be at least unstable for a limited number of

  • Fuego volcano in Guatemala had largest eruption in years

    Fuego volcano in Guatemala had one of its most explosive and vigorous eruptions in years over the weekend.The volcano, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of the capital, erupted about 2:45 a.m. (07:45 GMT) on Saturday, May 19, 2012, spewing a column of ash up

  • Another strong 5.2 earthquake hits Northern Italy

    Strong aftershock, magnitude 5.2 earthquake, struck Northern Italy at 13:18:02 UTC just hours after deadly 6.0 quake. The epicenter was located 14 km west of Ferrara. The closest villages are Mirabello (3km on the west) and Bondeno (7km on the south). EMSC recorded