Delhi experiences highest July rainfall since 1982, floods and landslides claim 15 lives across India
In the wake of record-breaking rainfall on Sunday, July 9, 2023, several regions in north India are battling extreme weather conditions. The deluge has claimed 15 lives through landslides and…
Ubinas volcano: Strong volcanic ash pulse to 9.4 km (31 000 feet) a.s.l., Peru
A strong explosion took place at Ubinas volcano, Peru at around 04:34 UTC on July 23,…
Tropical Depression Three moving NW between Florida and the Bahamas
Tropical Depression Three formed in the Bahamas at 21:00 UTC (17:00 EDT) on July 22,…
Violent explosive activity at Ubinas volcano, ash to 12.1 km (40 000 feet) a.s.l., Peru
Violent explosive volcanic activity started at Peru's Ubinas volcano around 07:35 UTC (02:35 local time)…
Eruption at Etna’s New Southeast Crater, Italy
Mild eruptive activity which started at the New Southeast Crater (NSEC) on July 14 gradually intensified on July 18,…
More than 120 killed, 6 million affected by floods in India and Nepal
At least 123 people were killed, tens of thousands are displaced and at least 6 million affected in…
Uruguay’s agricultural emergency persists as drought conditions intensify in 2023
Uruguay is grappling with a worsening drought crisis that has left 75 000 people affected across five departments and hit the agricultural sector hard.…
Coldest wind chills in decades expected in parts of the U.S.
A strong Arctic front will race across the Great Lakes on Thursday, February 2, 2023, and then push through the Northeastern parts of the…
Widespread ice storm leaves at least 10 people dead, more than 550 000 without power, U.S.
A significant widespread ice storm is still affecting parts of the U.S. South and Mid-South on Thursday, February 2, 2023, but it’s now slowly…
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: January 25 – 31, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 7 volcanoes from January 25 – 31, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.…
More heavy rain expected in Auckland after severe flooding caused by 149 percent of August rainfall in just 1 day, New Zealand
Heavy rain, snow, and strong winds are again in the forecast for New…
Graphene not all good – transport of graphene oxide nanoparticles in water
In a first-of-its-kind study of how a super material some think could transform the electronics industry moves in water, researchers at the University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering found graphene oxide nanoparticles are very mobile in lakes or streams and therefore likely to cause negative environmental…
Asteroid 2018 BD missed Earth by just 0.10 LD on January 18
A newly discovered asteroid designated 2018 BD flew past Earth at a very close distance of 0.10 LD…