Palisades Tahoe, California sees rare snow in August, causing the closure of Highway 89
Palisades Tahoe Resort in California, USA, experienced a rare August snowfall for the first time in 20 years on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
2024 sees Southern California’s highest M4+ earthquake count since 1988, return to long-term average
Since 1932, Southern California has averaged 10 – 12 M4 earthquakes annually. However, in the last 20 years, this number dropped to around 5 per year. In 2024, with 13 M4s already recorded, the region is seeing a return to its long-term average. Southern California is experiencing a significant increase in seismic activity this year,…
Shallow M4.4 earthquake hits Los Angeles, California
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M4.4 hit near Highland Park and South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California at 19:20 UTC (12:20 local time) on August 12, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles).
Robust aftershock sequence with more than 450 earthquakes after M5.2 in Southern California
A robust aftershock sequence, currently exceeding 450 earthquakes, continues to shake Kern County in Southern California after M5.2 on August 7, 2024 — the strongest quake to hit the region in three years.
Park Fire grows into California’s fifth-largest fire on record, leaves a trail of destruction
The Park Fire in California grew to the state’s 5th largest wildfire on July 30, 2024, and wreaked havoc across four counties, destroying 277 structures and displacing over 4 000 residents. With only 18% containment, the blaze continues to threaten thousands of homes, prompting a state of emergency declaration.
California’s Park Fire explodes into massive ‘inferno consuming everything in its path’
In just several hours, the Park Fire in California exploded from a 162 ha (400 acres) fire to more than 58 750 ha (145 000 acres) massive inferno, consuming everything in its path. One person has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze.
Thousands evacuate in California as Thompson Fire rapidly spreads
On July 3, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to the destructive Thompson Fire near Oroville in Butte County. The fire began on July 2 and has rapidly spread to approximately 1 619 ha (4 000 acres), prompting evacuation orders and mobilization of firefighting resources.
California braces for record-breaking heat wave with temperatures over 43 °C (110 °F)
California is bracing for potentially record-breaking heat wave during the first week of July, with temperatures expected to soar past 43 °C (110 °F) in the hottest areas. The intense heat will impact a significant portion of the state, including the Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, and parts of Southern California, Nevada, and northwestern Arizona.
California ranks No. 1 as the most disaster-prone state in the U.S
California ranks as number one on the list of the most disaster-prone states in the U.S., according to the latest rankings by ClaimGuide.
Los Angeles County wildfire near Pyramid Lake triggers evacuation orders, California
Firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire in Gorman, Los Angeles County, California, which has scorched 4 251 ha (10 505 acres) since June 15, 2024. The fire forced the evacuation of 1 200 people, damaged two structures, and remained 0% contained as of 13:00 UTC on June 16, 2024.
