Major winter storm hits Denver, Front Range foothills expect over 120 cm (4 feet) of snow, Colorado
A significant winter storm has brought heavy snowfall to Colorado, particularly affecting areas from Denver to the state’s ski resorts, resulting in widespread flight cancellations and major highway closures. The…
Severe floods hit Russia’s Black Sea coast, causing massive damage and leaving 4 missing, Russia
The city of Sochi in southern Russia was hit by a devastating flash flood due…
Severe flooding hits Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar, over 128 000 people affected
Heavy rains that began on July 3, 2023, continue to wreak havoc in Mongolia’s capital,…
Intense earthquake swarm signals possible volcanic eruption in Fagradalsfjall, Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) issued a special warning due to intense earthquake activity and…
Historic June heat followed by record-breaking July rains in Queensland, Australia
The Australian state of Queensland witnessed its warmest June on record this year, followed by…
Large tornado rips through central Alberta, destroying 5 homes and damaging 12, Canada
A destructive, fast-moving tornado that formed from a long-lasting supercell storm destroyed five homes, damaged…
Extreme cold event in BC causes near-total crop failure, Canada
The British Columbia wine industry is bracing for unprecedented crop losses due to an extreme cold event in January 2024, with preliminary estimates forecasting…
Oil spill from Tobago spreads over 160 km towards Grenada’s marine area
Satellite images from the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission have revealed the scale of an oil spill off Trinidad and Tobago’s coast, following the Gulfstream shipwreck.…
Widespread liquefaction hampers reconstruction after M7.6 earthquake in Ishikawa, Japan
In the aftermath of the January 1 earthquake, the city of Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture faces significant challenges due to liquefaction, severely impacting infrastructure…
Floods and landslides hit Ecuador, leaving two dead and thousands affected
Heavy rain has been affecting Ecuador since January 29, 2024, resulting in devastating floods and landslides across the country. Two fatalities were reported in…
Parts of Tamil Nadu record 950 mm (37 inches) of rain in 24 hours, India
Parts of Tamil Nadu registered an astonishing 950 mm (37 inches) of…
Rare earthquakes highlight Black Rock Desert volcanic field in Utah
Rare earthquakes in the Black Rock Desert in Utah have provided a glimpse into the volcanic system of the field, which is still active despite not showing signs of erupting, according to a new study. A pair of earthquake sequences in September 2018 and April…
Study provides the darkest and deepest view of interstellar ices
An international team of scientists have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study ices in interstellar…
Asteroid 2021 FH to flyby Earth at 0.61 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 FH will flyby Earth at a distance of 0.61 LD / 0.00157 AU (234 870…
Very large landslide hits Colombia’s Cauca Department, destroying 64 homes
A very large landslide destroyed the communities of Parraga Viejo, Santa Clara, La Soledad and Chontaduro in Colombia’s Cauca Department on January 9, 2023. Luckily, growing cracks…
Parade of intense storms continues to batter California — rapid river rises, mudslides, and burn scar flash floods expected
The continuous rounds of heavy rain on already saturated soils across California will likely lead to significant flooding, rapid river rises, mudslides, and flash floods or debris…
Record floods, widespread damage as ex-Tropical Cyclone “Ellie” drops heavy rains over northern Western Australia
Remnants of Tropical Cyclone “Ellie” have dropped heavy rains over parts of northern Western Australia over the past week, causing record floods and widespread damage. On January…
Powerful atmospheric river drenches California, leaves at least 2 people dead and more than 300 000 customers without power, U.S.
A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rains to northern and central California on December 31, 2022, bringing widespread flooding and power outages. At least 2 people lost…
At least 44 fatalities, 29 people missing as severe floods hit the Philippines
Heavy rains affecting parts of the Philippines since December 25, 2022, caused severe floods in which at least 29 people lost their lives. At least 10 people…
Buffalo hit by most devastating winter storm on record, New York
A massive Christmas winter storm buried parts of western New York with up to 109 cm (43 inches) of snow, leaving at least 27 people dead. Sadly,…
Historic winter storm turns deadly, more than 1.1 million customers without power, U.S.
A massive and historic winter storm affecting much of the United States has left at least 37 people dead from December 21 to 24, 2022, and more…
