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Deep M6.9 earthquake hits off the west coast of Ogasawara Islands, Japan
A very strong earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.9 hit off the west coast of Ogasawara Islands, Japan at 08:35 UTC (17:35 JST) on April 27, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 540 km…
Destructive tornado outbreak strikes Nebraska and Iowa, EF2 – EF5 tornado threat continues into Sunday, U.S.
A destructive tornado outbreak with at least 78 tornadoes impacted the U.S. Plains on Friday, April 26, 2024, leaving a trail of damage and more than a dozen injuries. The outbreak occurred as a part of a multi-day severe weather…
Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Mid-Indian Ridge
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Mid-Indian Ridge at 22:23 UTC on April 26, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.…
Unstable uranium tailings dams in Mailuu-Suu, Kyrgyzstan pose nuclear threat to millions
Recent studies have exposed a critical risk in Kyrgyzstan, where unstable dams holding approximately 700 000 cubic meters (918 000 cubic yards) of uranium mine tailings threaten to unleash a large-scale nuclear disaster on the Fergana Valley, potentially displacing millions…
U.S. Plains on alert for multiday severe weather including tornadoes and hail
A severe weather warning covers the Plains, threatening over 55 million residents with strong tornadoes, hail the size of baseballs, and damaging wind gusts. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch as the region braces for potentially destructive…
Hospitals take emergency measures, schools close as Bangladesh records hottest April in 75 years
Bangladesh experienced its hottest April in 75 years, with the month marking a prolonged and severe heatwave that led to extensive health emergencies across the nation. According to Dr. Muhammad Abul Kalam Mallik of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, April 2024…
Thailand heat index soars to ‘extremely dangerous’ levels, 30 deaths reported
Thailand is experiencing a deadly heatwave, with 30 reported fatalities from heatstroke, as of April 25, 2024. The country’s capital, Bangkok, saw the heat index exceed critical levels, reaching over 52 °C (125 °F) on Thursday, exacerbating the public health…
Tel Aviv breaks 85-year April temperature record, Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel witnessed a historical weather event on April 25, 2024, as temperatures soared to a record-breaking 40.7 °C (105.3 °F), surpassing the city’s previous April high of 40.4 °C (104.7 °F) set in 1939. This significant meteorological milestone…
Over 150 fatalities in Tanzania as heavy rains cause widespread floods and destruction
On April 25, 2024, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa reported to Tanzania’s parliament that torrential rains have resulted in the deaths of at least 155 people, with 236 others injured since January. The severe weather has also led to significant damage…
Dense smoke cloud from wildfires in Acapulco leads to school closures, Mexico
Due to severe smoke and ash produced by multiple wildfires, the Secretary of Public Education of Guerrero has announced the suspension of all academic and administrative activities in preschools and primary schools in Acapulco and Chilpancingo for Thursday, April 25,…
Severe hailstorm damages over 450 homes in Mizoram, India
Heavy rains accompanied by a destructive hailstorm have caused significant damage across Mizoram, impacting over 450 houses and affecting close to 14 000 people, with Kolasib and Aizawl districts experiencing the worst damage. Mizoram experienced significant weather-related destruction on April…
Massive landslide washes away key highway linking India to China in Arunachal Pradesh
On April 23, 2024, a massive landslide struck Arunachal Pradesh, India, on April 24, 2024, washing away part of the Roing Anini Highway, the sole route connecting the Dibang Valley district to the rest of India and the China border.…
Record rainfall in UAE triggers severe flooding and waterborne illness outbreak
On April 16, 2024, the United Arab Emirates experienced a historic weather event, receiving a year’s worth of rainfall in just 12 hours, leading to severe flooding across the nation, including disruptions at Dubai’s major international airport. Following the floods,…
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: April 17 – 23, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from April 17 – 23, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Bagana, Bougainville (Papua New Guinea) | Poas, Costa Rica | Ruang, Sangihe Islands |…
NCEI scientists warn of weakening Atlantic Ocean currents, profound implications on global climate patterns
Scientists from the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and the University of Maryland have provided evidence of a significant slowdown in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key climate regulator. Published in Frontiers in Marine Science, the research…
Flooding situation in Nairobi escalates to extreme levels, Kenya
Kenya is facing a severe flood crisis with 38 confirmed deaths and more than 40 000 displaced due to continuous heavy rains since mid-March 2024. The floods have particularly devastated Nairobi and surrounding regions, prompting urgent national emergency responses. Since…
Increased seismic activity under Kilauea volcano, Hawaii
Over the past three weeks, Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has exhibited increased seismic activity, with fluctuations in shallow and deep earthquakes at the summit. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports sustained low sulfur dioxide emissions and continuous monitoring due to this…
Severe floods in southeast Iran claim 10 lives, damage or destroy over 2 000 homes
As of April 23, heavy rainfall in Sistan-Baluchistan, Iran, has resulted in at least 10 fatalities, displacement of approximately 3 000 people to evacuation centers, and widespread infrastructural damage. Over 46 000 residents have been affected, with critical supplies dwindling…
Fatal landslides and widespread flooding strike Kyrgyzstan amid heavy rainfall
Since April 20, 2024, severe weather conditions have triggered numerous landslides and floods across Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Talas regions in Kyrgyzstan, resulting in at least one fatality and the evacuation of hundreds. The government has declared emergency situations in several…
Continuous lava flow threatens Grindavík barriers, Iceland
The ongoing eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, starting March 16, 2024, continues to pose a threat as lava from the Sundhnúkur crater row thickens near Grindavík. Extrusion rates have remained consistent at 3 – 4 m3/s (106 – 141 ft3/s),…
Rare quadruple solar flare event on April 23, 2024
On April 23, 2024, a significant solar event occurred involving four simultaneous explosions on the Sun, characterized by the eruption of three sunspots and a magnetic filament. This unique activity spanned hundreds of thousands of kilometers and reached a combined…
Severe dust storm strikes eastern Libya, turning skies eerie red
A severe dust storm swept over eastern Libya on April 23, 2024, turning the skies over Darnah an eerie red. A strong desert depression, accompanied by winds over 70 km/h (44 mph) produced a severe dust storm over eastern parts…
Europe’s historic temperature shift, from summer to winter in just one day
Europe has experienced one of the most rapid temperature flips on record in April 2024 — moving from numerous record-breaking summer-like temperatures at the beginning of the month to record-breaking late April records and frost. Climatologist Maximiliano Herrera said Europe…
Severe thunderstorms in northwest Texas
Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for northwest Texas this afternoon and evening, April 23, 2024, with the potential for large hail and damaging wind gusts. This weather shift comes as part of a broader pattern affecting the Great Plains and Midwest,…
Flooded uranium mines in Russia’s Kurgan Region raise radioactive contamination fears
Severe flooding in Russia’s Kurgan region has inundated areas surrounding the Dobrovolnoye uranium deposit, leading to potential radioactive and chemical pollution in the Tobol River. This event was reported on April 21, 2024, by the investigative news outlet Agentstvo, citing…
Record-breaking rainfall in Guangdong, China leaves 4 dead, 10 missing
Record-breaking rainfall affecting China’s Guangdong Province since Friday, April 19, 2024, pushed water levels in the Bei River, a tributary of the Pearl River, to exceed 50-year highs, causing widespread floods in which at least 4 people died and 10…
Shallow M6.1 and M6.0 earthquakes hit Taiwan within 6 minutes
Two strong earthquakes registered by the USGS as M6.1 and M6.0 hit Taiwan within 6 minutes on April 22, 2024 — at 18:26 UTC and 18:32 UTC, respectively. The agency is reporting a depth of 10.7 km (6.6 miles) for…
Shallow M5.8 earthquake hits Hualien, Taiwan
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.8 hit eastern Taiwan’s Hualien County at 14:11 UTC (22:11 LT) on April 22, 2024, at a depth of 11.8 km (7.3 miles). This is the second strongest aftershock of the April…
Historic cicada invasion expected this spring across the Midwest and Southeast in rare event that last occurred in 1803
This spring, regions across the Midwest and Southeast are poised to experience an extraordinary natural event, with the simultaneous emergence of two periodical cicada broods. This rare phenomenon, last recorded in 1803, is anticipated to involve billions, possibly trillions, of…
Strong M5.4 earthquake hits Bárðarbunga caldera – the largest since the eruption in Holuhraun ended in 2015, Iceland
A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 hit the Bárðarbunga caldera in Iceland on April 21, 2024, marking the largest seismic event in the area since the 2015 Holuhraun eruption. This event was followed by a smaller M3.0 aftershock,…