• M5.2 San Diego earthquake linked to Elsinore Fault renews concerns over major seismic risk in Southern California

    ByReet Kaur

    M5.2 earthquake that struck San Diego County near Julian on April 14, 2025, occurred along the Elsinore Fault Zone, a major strike-slip fault in Southern California capable of producing earthquakes up to magnitude 7.8. The fault runs near densely populated areas including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Riverside, and its long period of limited activity may indicate an increased potential for a significant seismic event, according to recent research.

  • Turkey struck by severe agricultural frost, one of the worst in recent history

    ByRishav Kothari

    Crops worth hundreds of millions of dollars have been reportedly damaged across Turkey as the worst agricultural frost event since 2014 struck the country during a three-day cold spell from April 10 to 12, 2025. Farmers across the country are trying desperate measures such as lighting fires around the crops to save them from the frost and avoid further losses.

  • Severe storms claim 7 lives across Midwest, leave nearly 1.2 million people without power

    ByRishav Kothari

    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.

  • Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred washes off Australian beaches

    ByRishav Kothari

    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.