Powerful tornado rips through Mangawhai, New Zealand
A powerful tornado swept through the Mangawhai village in New Zealand on Sunday, January 26, 2025, damaging more than 50 properties and leaving 2 people seriously injured.
Heightened risk of debris flows in areas affected by recent wildfires in Los Angeles, California
Southern California is bracing for a weekend storm that could cause flash flooding and landslides in areas scarred by January’s wildfires, with rain and snow expected to bring relief but also new risks.
Increased volcanic activity detected at Mount Teide, no imminent eruption risk, Tenerife
The Scientific Committee for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Volcanic Phenomena (CCES) has confirmed that the Teide volcano in Tenerife, Spain is exhibiting anomalous geophysical activity, characterized by increased seismicity, geodetic deformation, and gas emissions. While there are no indications of an imminent eruption, experts acknowledge an elevated likelihood of volcanic activity in the medium to long term.
Widespread flooding, 180 000 without power as severe storm hits São Paulo, Brazil
A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, 202, causing widespread flooding, power outages affecting 180 000 residents, and damage to multiple structures across the city.
Canadian freighter gets stuck in ice as more than 86% of Lake Erie freezes
A Canadian freighter carrying 17 people got stuck in thick ice on Lake Erie near Buffalo on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, on collision course with South Georgia
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is steadily approaching South Georgia, a British overseas territory. The iceberg is currently about 280 km (173 miles) from the island and could make contact within 2 to 4 weeks.
Storm Éowyn batters UK after bringing record winds to Ireland, leaves over 700 000 homes without power
Storm Éowyn battered Ireland with record-breaking winds on Friday, January 24, 2025, and battered the UK with gusts of over 145 km/h (90 mph), causing more than 700 000 power outages across the regions.
Possible tornado sweeps through Quintrell downs in Cornwall, UK
Reports from Quintrell Downs near Newquay in Cornwall, U.K., mention a possible tornado struck the area between 09:30 and 09:45 UTC on January 23, 2025, tearing through the village and damaging homes and cars.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: January 15 – 21, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from January 15 – 21, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes.
Atmospheric river forecast to bring heavy snow and rain to Northern Alaska
An atmospheric river is forecast to impact northern Alaska on Thursday, January 23, 2025, bringing in strong winds along with heavy snow through the weekend.
