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NJIT astronomers reveal unique aurora-like radio emission above sunspot
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Astronomy, researchers from the New Jersey Institute of…
Guaíba River overflows in Porto Alegre’s center in third-highest flood since 1941, Brazil
The Guaíba River in Porto Alegre, Brazil, reached a historic water level of 3.01 m…
Catastrophic flooding in Dominican Republic after ‘largest rainfall event ever’ – 24 fatalities, 1.1 million without drinking water
The Dominican Republic has been severely impacted by a tropical disturbance that brought record-breaking rainfall…
Strong explosive eruption, lava fountains at Etna volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Italy
Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano, showed a significant increase in volcanic activity…
New island emerges near Iwo Jima in Ogasawara chain, Japan
On November 1, 2023, military personnel located on Iwoto Island witnessed the birth of a…
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: March 27 – April 2, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from March 27 to April 2, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16…
Strong M6.1 earthquake hits off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan at 03:16 UTC on April…
Powerful M7.4 earthquake hits Taiwan, the strongest in 25 years
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.4 hit eastern Taiwan at 23:58 UTC on April 2, 2024 (07:58 LT, April…
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Northern Mariana Islands
A strong and shallow earthquake registred by the USGS as M6.2 hit Northern Mariana Islands at 09:54 UTC on April 2, 2024. The agency…
China issues warning for strongest winter weather since 2009 during Spring Festival travel
Amid the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush, China faces significant weather challenges…
New study reassesses strongest Mediterranean earthquake in history
A new study published in AGU Advances highlighted and reassessed the Crete Earthquake– believed to be the strongest recorded earthquake in the Mediterranean, which occurred in AD 365. Using new radiocarbon dates and historical records, the researchers showed how much of the shorelines on the Greek…
Very bright fireball explodes over northern Queensland, Australia
A very bright fireball exploded over northern Queensland, Australia at around 11:24 UTC (21:24 LT) on May 20,…
Asteroid 2021 SP flew past Earth at just 0.03 LD – closest flyby in 2021, 10th closest on record
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 SP flew past Earth at a distance of 0.03 LD or 0.0000943 AU (14 107 km…
Widespread floods and landslides hit Haiti, leaving 51 people dead and 18 missing
Haiti is grappling with the aftermath of heavy rains that have caused flooding and landslides across the country, resulting in at least 15 deaths, with eight people…
Major tornado outbreak in Liaoning, China
A major tornado outbreak took place in northeast China’s province of Liaoning on June 1, 2023, spawning at least 5 large tornadoes in Fuxin, Kaiyuan, Shenyang, Huludao…
Eye of Typhoon “Mawar” grazes northern Guam with Category 4 force
The southern eyewall of Category 4 Typhoon “Mawar” grazed the northern tip of Guam at around 08:00 UTC on May 24, 2023, with maximum sustained winds of…
Italian agriculture severely impacted as floods ravage Emilia-Romagna
From May 16 to 20, 2023, severe floods and over 300 landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Emilia-Romagna Region of Northern Italy caused 13 fatalities and…
Very strong and shallow M7.7 earthquake hits southeast of Loyalty Islands, small tsunami produced
A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.7 hit southeast of Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia at 02:57 UTC on May 19, 2023. The agency is…
Ice jams cause catastrophic flooding in Alaskan riverfront towns
Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a state of disaster on May 14, 2023, in the wake of extensive flooding caused by ice jams and rapid snowmelt along…
Superbolide lights up the night sky over Algeria, potential meteorite dropper
On the night of May 7, 2023, a huge superbolide turned the sky into a natural light show over Algeria. The spectacular astronomical event took place at…
