Very bright fireball over downtown Beijing, China
A very bright fireball was observed in the skies over downtown Beijing, China at 11:40 UTC (19:40 local time) on Monday, January 29, 2024, creating a spectacular sight for residents and visitors.
Very strong and shallow M7.0 earthquake hits Kyrgyzstan-China border region
A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.0 hit the Kyrgyzstan – Xinjiang border region at 18:09 UTC on January 22, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 13 km (8 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.0 at a depth of 9 km (5.6 miles).
Massive landslide hits Yunnan, burying 47 people in two villages amid freezing temperatures, China
A massive landslide in Yunnan province, China, early on January 22, 2024, resulted in at least 47 people buried and the evacuation of 500 others amid freezing temperatures. A large-scale rescue operation is in progress, with at least 1 000 rescuers and 200 vehicles.
China develops miniature, cost-effective nuclear battery for civilian use
Beijing Betavolt New Energy Technology Co Ltd has announced the development of a miniature nuclear battery, the BV100, which they claim can generate power for 50 years. Utilizing nickel-63 isotope decay technology and diamond semiconductors, this battery offers significant advancements in miniaturizing and modularizing atomic energy batteries. The company said the batteries have entered the pilot stage and will be put into mass production on the market.
Beijing hit by record December lows, longest cold wave since 1951, China
Beijing has recorded its longest cold wave since records began in 1951, with the capital experiencing more than 300 hours of sub-zero temperatures since December 11.
The biggest blizzard ever recorded along China’s coast
China’s Shandong Peninsula is experiencing severe snowstorms, with Yantai and Wendeng setting new historic highs for snow depth amidst a severe cold wave affecting parts of the country.
Rare snowfall hits southern China as north endures deep freeze
China is experiencing a severe cold wave, with rare snowfall reported in Guangdong province in the south, while northern regions face near-historic low temperatures.
Severe soil liquefaction hits Minhe County after M6.2 earthquake in Gansu, China
Severe soil liquefaction was reported in Minhe County, Gansu, China, following the deadly M6.2 earthquake on December 18, 2023.
Shallow M6.2 earthquake strikes northwest China, leaving over 140 fatalities, 14 000 homes damaged
At least 118 people were killed and hundreds injured after a shallow M6.2 earthquake hit northwest China on Monday, prompting urgent rescue efforts in harsh winter conditions.
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Gansu-Qinghai border region, China
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.9 hit the Gansu-Qinghai border region, China at 15:59 UTC (23:59 LT) on December 18, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles). China Earthquake Administration is reporting the quake as M6.2.