At least seven people were reported dead after a severe storm system swept from the Midwest through the mid-Atlantic and southern United States on March 30 and 31, 2025, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, significant ice accretion, and isolated tornadoes. Nearly 500 000 energy customers or about 1.2 million people were left without power by Monday morning, March 31.
A major solar flare measuring X1.1 erupted from a region located near the Sun’s east limb at 15:20 UTC on March 28, 2025. The event started at 14:57 and ended at 15:43 UTC.
A newly discovered asteroid designated 2025 FY6 flew past Earth at just 0.05 LD / 0.00015 AU (21 944 km / 13 636 miles) at 19:29 UTC on March 23, 2025.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have found evidence linking lightning initiation in thunderstorms to cosmic ray showers, which could be the key to solving the mystery of what causes lightning to start in thunderstorms.
A new study published in Science Advances shows that Earth’s orbital cycles influenced the timing of Deccan Traps volcanic eruptions, contributing to environmental changes associated with the end-Cretaceous mass extinction, approximately 66 million years ago.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall on March 8, 2025, on the Queensland coast, bringing heavy rain, severe flooding, and strong winds that caused widespread damage. The landfall coincided with one of the highest tides of the year, leading to severe beach erosion along some of the region’s most popular coastal areas.
A new study by researchers at the University of Tsukuba examined the role of solar heat in earthquake activity. By analyzing seasonal variations in seismicity, correlations between solar activity and earthquakes, and the influence of atmospheric temperature on earthquake predictability, the study provides new insights into how solar-driven thermal effects may contribute to stress changes in the Earth’s lithosphere.
Argentina has declared three days of mourning after extreme rainfall and severe flooding resulted in the deaths of 16 people and 2 children missing in the coastal city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, on March 7, 2025.
Scientists in Australia have identified what is now the world’s oldest known impact crater, a 3.5-billion-year-old geological structure that could reshape our understanding of Earth’s early history.
The uncrewed SpaceX Starship exploded mid-flight on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after lifting off from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas at 17:30 CST (23:30 UTC). The Super Heavy booster successfully executed a return and mid-air catch, but the Starship upper stage was lost in a spectacular explosion, causing temporary air traffic disruptions.
