Major X2.2 solar flare erupts just beyond the southwest limb of the Sun
A major solar flare measuring X2.2 at its peak erupted at 03:57 UTC on April 20, 2022, from a region located just beyond the southwest limb of the Sun -…
Landslides and floods hit Brasil – Entire state of Rio de Janeiro on high alert
About 4000 people evacuated from their homes early on Thursday because of a broken dike…
Lake Poyang, China’s largest freshwater lake parched
Cracks are seen on the dried riverbed of Poyang lake, China’s largest freshwater lake, in Duchangcounty in East China’s Jiangxi province. The surface water of the lake has shrunk toless than 200 square kilometers, one-twentieth of its peak level, due to water shortages in the upperreaches of the Yangtze river. Having experienced many geological changes, Poyang Lake is now wide in the south and…
Food prices may ease in 2012 but won’t drop
More people are expected to go hungry in 2012. New FAO chief says food prices may…
Phobos-Grunt re-entry animation
Phobos-Grunt re-entry is projected to enters Earth atmosphere in early January 2012. Most of the…
Massive landslide struck Byneset near Trondheim, Norway
The massive landslide struck just south of Trondheim in central Norway prompting evacuation of dozens…
Weeks of heavy rains leave more than 30 fatalities in South Africa
Heavy rains affecting parts of South Africa since January 23 when Tropical Cyclone "Eloise" swept over the region has claimed more than 30 lives…
Large landslide hits East Java, leaving 18 people dead or missing, Indonesia
A large landslide caused by heavy rains hit Ngetos village of Nganjuk Regency in East Java, Indonesia on February 14, 2021, leaving at least…
Powerful blizzard causes whiteout conditions in Northern Ireland
A severe blizzard hit Northern Ireland on Saturday, February 13, 2021, causing whiteout conditions in most areas. The harsh weather conditions came after the…
Increased seismic activity and Main Crater Lake changes at Taal volcano, Philippines
A series of 50 relatively weak tremor episodes were recorded at Taal volcano, Philippines from 05:00 to 15:00 LT on Monday, February 15, 2021 (21:00…
Extensive damage after multiple powerful tornadoes hit Dayton area, Ohio
At least one large and destructive tornado (EF-3) ripped through the city…
