Severe thunderstorm wreaks havoc along Argentina’s Atlantic coast, leaving at least 13 dead in Bahia Blanca

Severe thunderstorm wreaks havoc along Argentina’s Atlantic coast, leaving at least 13 dead in Bahia Blanca

December 17, 2023

A severe thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 150 km/h (92 mph) struck the coastal…

Emergency measures in Beijing as severe cold wave brings snow and ice, China

Emergency measures in Beijing as severe cold wave brings snow and ice, China

December 17, 2023

China is experiencing a severe cold wave, with heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures affecting transport…

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Major X2.8 solar flare erupts from Region 3514

December 14, 2023

A powerful solar flare measuring X2.8 erupted from Active Region 3514 at 17:02 UTC on…

Birth of a new meteor shower expected on December 12

Birth of a new meteor shower expected on December 12

December 11, 2023

Meteor watchers are gearing up for the birth of a new meteor shower, the λ-Sculptorids,…

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Very strong M7.1 earthquake hits Vanuatu

December 7, 2023

A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.1 hit Vanuatu at 12:56 UTC…

Aerial view of destruction from wildfire in Fritch, Texas

Aerial view of destruction from wildfire in Fritch, Texas

February 29, 2024

https://youtu.be/f77Bt9ajmZM An aerial video captured the devastating aftermath of the Windy Duece Fire in Fritch, Texas on February 28, 2024. The blaze destroyed over…

Smokehouse Creek Fire rapidly grows to second-largest wildfire in history of Texas

February 29, 2024

The Smokehouse Creek Fire started on February 26, 2024, in Hutchinson County, Texas, amidst adverse weather conditions, and has rapidly grown over the next…

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: February 21 – 27, 2024

February 28, 2024

New activity/unrest was reported for 1 volcano from February 21 – 27, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.…

Series of devastating wildfires hit Texas Panhandle, causing evacuations, temporary closure of critical nuclear weapons facility, U.S.

February 28, 2024

A series of out-of-control wildfires swept through the Texas Panhandle on February 27 and 28, 2024, prompting tens of thousands of residents to evacuate,…

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Large potentially hazardous asteroid detected hiding in Sun’s glare – 2022 AP7

November 2, 2022

An international team of scientists reporting in The Astronomical Journal discovered a large Apollo-type near-Earth object (NEO) hiding in the Sun’s glare. Designated 2022 AP7 — this object has an estimated diameter between 1.1 and 2.3 km (0.7 – 1.4 miles), making it the largest…

Violent thunderstorms spawn unprecedented tornadoes and produce giant hail in Italy

Violent thunderstorms spawn unprecedented tornadoes, produce giant hail in Italy

July 25, 2023

Italy confronts contrasting weather extremes as violent thunderstorms, accompanied by giant hailstones, struck northern parts of the country on July 24, 2023, leaving two people dead and…

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Severe flash floods hit Afghanistan, leaving 31 dead, 600 homes damaged or destroyed

July 24, 2023

Afghanistan is grappling with a growing crisis as heavy rains continue to pummel the central and eastern regions of the country since July 22, 2023, triggering devastating…

Rare, powerful thunderstorm in Croatia, likened to Texas-style weather, claims four lives, leaves over 2 000 injured

Rare, powerful thunderstorm in Croatia, likened to Texas-style weather, claims four lives, leaves over 2 000 injured

July 20, 2023

A powerful, fast-moving thunderstorm swept over northern Croatia on July 19, 2023, bringing winds up to 180 km/h (112 mph) and leaving massive damage in its wake.…

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Over 35 lives lost to severe flooding and landslides in South Korea, major SAR operation underway

July 16, 2023

South Korea faced severe devastation from torrential rain starting from July 9, 2023, causing extensive flooding and landslides. The catastrophic event led to over 30 deaths nationwide,…

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Rapid rainfall overwhelms Pennsylvania storm sewers, causing fatal floods, U.S.

July 16, 2023

A severe flash flood caused by very heavy rainfall resulted in five confirmed deaths and left two children missing in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The…

Ash plume rising above Bagana volcano, P.N.G. at 22:00 UTC on July 14, 2023. Credit: JMA/Himawari-9, RAMMB/CIRA, The Watchers

High-level eruption at Bagana volcano, ash plume to 16.4 km (54 000 feet) a.s.l., P.N.G.

July 15, 2023

A high-level explosive eruption took place at Bagana volcano, Papua New Guinea at around 21:30 UTC on July 14, 2023, sending a discrete plume of ash and…

Over 100 lives claimed by record monsoon rains in northern India

Over 100 lives claimed by record monsoon rains in northern India

July 13, 2023

In a week marked by record monsoon rains, northern India faced severe flooding that resulted in over 100 deaths, extensive property damage, and widespread disruption. The worst-hit…