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July 15, 2015
Landslide forces 350 people to evacuate, Guatemala
A landslide caused by recent heavy rainfall, has prompted authorities to evacuate 350 people in the province of Chinautla, Guatemala on Saturday morning, July 11.The landslide completely destroyed 10 houses and moderately damaged further 11, according to the country'
July 14, 2015
Cold snap breaks temperature records across New Zealand
Record-breaking low temperatures were measured by meteorological stations across New Zealand last week, following the outburst of cold weather conditions across the country.NIWA office reported record low temperatures have been measured in Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Warkworth,
July 14, 2015
Helium leaking from the Earth's mantle in the Los Angeles Basin: The Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone much deeper than previously thought
Professor Jim Boles of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Department of Earth Science, and his team, have found proof of helium leakage from the Earth's mantle along the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone in the Los Angeles Basin. Discovery indicates the cu
July 14, 2015
Typhoon "Nangka" to make landfall near Iwakuni on Shikoku island late July 16, Japan
Tropical depression which later became Super Typhoon "Nangka" was formed on July 3, 2015 north of Marshall Islands, North Pacific Ocean. By July 6 at 06:00 UTC, Nangka reached typhoon strength with maximum sustained winds of 129 km/h (80 mph) and was heading t
July 14, 2015
A week of heavy flooding leaves 27 people dead in India and Pakistan
Heavy rainfall has lashed several states across the northern and eastern India and Pakistan, in the last couple of days, causing floods and landslides. At least 19 people were reported dead by July 13, 2015, in northern India, and 8 in Pakistan.The River Kabul at Nowshe
July 13, 2015
An unusual outburst of cold weather hits northern Vietnam
Vietnam has been going through the hottest year in a decade, when an unusual grip of cold swept over the Sa Pa town on Monday morning, July 6, 2015.The sudden drop of temperatures, reaching 12.6°C (54.7°F), surprised both the locals and tourists in the province
July 13, 2015
Researchers find surprisingly high geothermal heating beneath West Antarctic Ice Sheet
According to a new study led by researchers at the University of California (US), Sanza Cruz have found that the amount of heat flowing toward the base of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet from geothermal sources deep within the Earth is surprisingly high.The results of the
July 13, 2015
Evidence of the electromagnetic Sun - Earth connection
At the recent Thunderbolts Project EU2015 Conference: Paths of Discovery, Dr. Donald Scott presented new groundbreaking evidence of the electromagnetic connection between the Earth and the Sun.The electric universe theory states that the Sun is in essence an electrical
July 13, 2015
G1-Minor geomagnetic storm in progress
A G1-Minor geomagnetic storm is in progress as a result of coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS) buffeting Earth's magnetic field.Effects from the CH HSS are expected to continue disrupting the solar wind environment for the rest of the July 13.By July 14,
July 13, 2015
Tropical Storm "Dolores" forms south of Acapulco, Mexico
A new tropical depression, FIVE-E, formed south of Mexico on Saturday, July 11, 2015 and strengthened into a tropical storm named Dolores on Sunday, July 12, 2015.As of 06:00 UTC on July 13, Dolores was located about 290 km (180 miles) south of Manzanillo, Mexico. Its m
July 13, 2015
Activity at Colima volcano intensifies, 12-km exclusion zone established, Mexico
Authorities have evacuated some 800 people living within a 12-km (7.4 miles) exclusion zone established around the Colima volcano due to increased volcanic activity and large amounts of ash being spewed from the crater since Thursday, July 9, 2015.Civil protection
July 12, 2015
Humanity rapidly depleting one third of Earth's largest aquifers
In two new studies led by the University of California, Irvine (UCI), scientists mapped 37 of the world's largest underground basins using NASA's Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellites and concludes that humanity is rapidly depleting one
July 12, 2015
New research links 2 000 years of data recorded in stalagmites to tropical storms, floods and El Niño events
Research team led by Rhawn Denniston, professor of geology at Cornell College, has applied a new research technique on the stalagmites in the Australian topics to create a 2 200 year long record of flood events. The new research might help to predict future climate chan
July 12, 2015
Study finds 70% decrease in the seabird population since 1950s
Compiling a global database of seabird population size records from English language literature, researchers at the University of British Columbia monitored 513 seabird populations (of total 3 213) and concluded that the monitored seabird populations of our world have d
July 11, 2015
Volcanic ash from Mount Raung continues disrupting flights, Indonesia
Indonesia's Raung volcano has been erupting continuously over the past week, and this has generated a significant ash cloud which will continue to disrupt flights around the islands of Bali and Lombok over the weekend (July 11 - 12, 2015).Based on notices from the U
July 11, 2015
China evacuates 865 000 people ahead of Typhoon "Chan-hom" landfall
Around 865 000 people have been evacuated from the coastal areas of Zhejiang province, China ahead of Typhoon "Chan-hom" landfall. The typhoon is expected to hit land Saturday afternoon between the coastal cities of Rui’an and Zhoushan, south of Shangha
July 11, 2015
Solar activity to fall by 60% during the 2030s to conditions last seen during the 17th century ‘mini ice age’
A new model of the Sun’s solar cycle is producing unprecedentedly accurate predictions of irregularities within the Sun’s 11-year heartbeat. Predictions from the model suggest that solar activity will fall by 60% during the 2030s to conditions last seen
July 11, 2015
Coronal hole high speed stream causing geomagnetic storming
During the late UTC hours of July 10, 2015, coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS) hit Earth's magnetic field causing enhanced geomagnetic activity.Geomagnetic K-index of 5 threshold (G1-Minor geomagnetic storm) was first reached at 22:44 UTC. Area of impact was pr
July 11, 2015
Tropical Storm "Ela" - central Pacific's first named storm of the 2015 season
Tropical Depression 4E formed in the eastern Pacific ocean, crossed the 140 W longitude, which separates eastern from central Pacific Ocean, around 03:00 UTC on July 8 and entered the central Pacific Ocean. Early on July 9, this system became Tropical Storm
July 10, 2015
Istok crater on Mars hints at Earth-like climate
A new study of young Istok crater led by Tjalling de Haas of Utrecht University in the Netherlands reveals that Mars, a planet of paradoxes, may have had a climate that resembles that of our own in the recent past.Istok crater, located in the Aonia Terra region of Mars,
July 10, 2015
Our electrically scarred Moon
Half-a-century ago, at the height of the Cold War, the Space Race between two competing superpowers set mankind on an accelerated path toward placing a man on the Moon. In addition to its geopolitical significance, the Moon was central in the evolution of planetary scie
July 10, 2015
Devastating tornado sweeps northern Italy: 1 dead, 30 injured, hundreds displaced
An isolated supercell appeared near the province of Venice, Italy, on July 8, 2015, around 15:30 UTC, producing strong thunderstorm, hail and a violent tornado.A tornado touch-down happened between the towns of Mira, Dolo and Pianiga, and lasted about 10 minutes. It was
July 10, 2015
Category 4 Typhoon "Chan-hom" heading toward Shanghai, China
Powerful Typhoon "Chan-hom" passed between Miyakojima and Okinawa islands, Japan late July 9 and early July 10 (UTC) packing winds of up to 222 km/h (138 mph). This made Chan-hom a Category 4 typhoon on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale. Chan-hom is expected to hi
July 10, 2015
Very strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Solomon Islands
A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by USGS as M6.7 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles) hit off the coast of Solomon Islands at 04:12 UTC on July 10, 2015. Geoscience Australia is reporting Mwp 6.8 at a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles). EMSC is reporting Mw 6.8 at a d
July 10, 2015
Shanghai records lowest average July temperature in 142 years, China
On Monday, July 6, 2015, Shanghai recorded the lowest average July temperature in the last 142 years. The maximum temperature of the day was 21.2 °C (70.1 °F), averaging on 18.9 °C (66.0 °F), which is the lowest average temperature measured in Shanghai s
July 10, 2015
Active volcanoes in the world: July 1 - 7, 2015
New activity/unrest was observed at 5 volcanoes from July 1 - 7, 2015. During the same period, ongoing activity was observed at 18 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Fuego, Guatemala | Hakoneyama, Honshu (Japan) | Raung, Eastern Java (Indonesia) | Sangeang Api, Indonesi
July 09, 2015
South eastern Australia expects drop in temperatures and snow for the weekend
An outburst of cold weather is expected to hit New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania over the weekend starting on Saturday, July 11. The temperatures are forecast to hover around 0ºC (32ºF) and below, as a series of cold fronts is beginning to move over Austr
July 09, 2015
The worst drought in a decade continues in Thailand: Bangkok in danger of severe water shortage
Severe drought conditions in the capital of Thailand, Bangkok have drained water supplies since June 2015, and the city is now in danger of running out of drinking water in the next 30 days. The reservoirs of tap water are running low, severely affecting the
July 09, 2015
Tropical Storm "Linfa" makes landfall in southern China
Tropical Storm "Linfa" hit the province of Guangdong, southern China bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 126 km/h (78.3 mph) around 03:00 UTC on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Linfa is the first of two large storms forecast to hit China this week. Typhoon "Ch
July 09, 2015
Heavy midsummer snowfall blankets Vorkuta, northern Russia
The northern Russian town of Vorkuta, Komi Republic, was blanketed by a heavy midsummer snowfall on July 5, 2015. Vorkuta has a subarctic climate with short, cool summers accompanied by very cold and dry winters. According to Wikipedia, average February temperature is a
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After record breaking heat wave Germany ravaged by huge hail, flash floods and tornadoes
After more than a week of blazing temperatures rushing over 40°C (104ºF), Germany was ravaged by hailstorms, flash floods and tornadoes. The severe meteorological phenomena on July 7, 2015 has done extensive damage to infrastructure, leaving thousands of househ
July 08, 2015
Neptune’s badly behaved magnetic field modelled in detail
A team of scientists at the Imperial College London have combined 26-year old data with supercomputer simulations and for the first time modelled Neptune's magnetic field in detail. The researchers find that the furthest planet from the Sun has a badly behaved
July 08, 2015
State of emergency issued for 14 regions in Peru as El Niño conditions strengthen
As the 2015 El Niño climate phenomenon continues to strengthen, a 60-day state of emergency was issued for 14 regions in Peru, to beware of possible damage that could result from the event, confirmed Juan Benites, the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.The El
July 08, 2015
El Niño intensified by the tropical cyclone activity over the western Pacific
The 2015 El Niño event is likely to enhance over the following couple of weeks, as a result of strong tropical cyclone activity, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The US Climate Prediction Centre and The National Centers of Environmental
July 07, 2015
Whistler waves created by volcanic lightning may help elucidate the Earth's plasmashpere
Volcanic lightning creates whistlers, very low frequency electromagnetic waves, that propagate into the magnetosphere. In the July 2015 issue of Physics World magazine, science writer Ian Randall investigates how researchers are trying to use studies on these whistlers
July 07, 2015
Typhoon "Chan-hom" to become major storm system on course toward Okinawa and mainland China
Tropical Storm "Chan-hom" formed last week east of Guam, passed through the Rota channel bringing heavy rain to both Guam and Rota islands and reached typhoon strength during the UTC afternoon of July 6, 2015. The system is expected to become a major typhoon o
July 07, 2015
Strong strombolian explosion at Batu Tara, Indonesia
The following video, captured by Volcano Discovery, shows strong strombolian explosion from Batu Tara volcano, Flores Sea, Indonesia on the evening of July 2, 2015.The eruption is preceded by a gradual build-up with increasing degassing and rockfalls as a result of infl
July 07, 2015
Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Kuril-Kamchatka Trench
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by JMA as M6.2 at a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles) hit Kuril-Kamchatka Trench at 05:10 UTC on July 7, 2015. USGS registered it as M6.3 at a depth of 38.1 km (23.7 miles).According to the USGS, epicenter was located 99 km (62 miles
July 07, 2015
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake registered near Tonga, Pacific Ocean
USGS registered strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake near Tonga, Pacific Ocean at 12:25 UTC on July 6, 2015. Preliminary report mentions depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).Epicenter was located 76 km (47 miles) NE of `Ohonua, 83 km (52 miles) ENE of Nuku`alofa, Tonga and 798 km (
July 06, 2015
Tropical Storm "Linfa" (Egay) brings landslides and floods to the Philippines
Heavy rainfall and strong winds brought to the Philippines by the Tropical Storm "Linfa", locally known as "Egay", has battered the Cordillera region on the island of Luzon, causing river swelling and landslides on July 6, 2015.The tropical storm hit
July 06, 2015
7 tropical systems over North Pacific Ocean
Satellite imagery from Japan's MTSAT and NOAA's GOES-West satellite show a total of 7 tropical systems over the North Pacific Ocean on July 5 and 6, 2015. Meanwhile, 7-day rainfall accumulation data collected by GPM core observatory shows a very large area of
July 06, 2015
Geomagnetic storming briefly reaches G2-Moderate levels
During the last 24 hours, solar wind parameters reflected an enhanced solar wind environment due to the onset of a co-rotating interaction region (CIR) in advance of a negative polarity coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS). Solar wind speed increased from initial va
July 05, 2015
Severe seasonal rainfall brings floods and landslides to Bangladesh: 200 000 affected, 19 people dead
The seasonal monsoon rain showers have set off severe floods and landslides, since June 24, in Cox' Bazar, Bandarban and Chittagong, the southeastern provinces of Bangladesh. Hundreds of villages have submerged under swelling waters, over 200 000 people have been st
July 04, 2015
Tropical Storm "Linfa" (Egay) to hit northern Luzon, Philippines late July 4
Tropical Storm "Linfa" (Egay) formed east of the Philippines on July 1, 2015, intensified and is expected to make landfall over northern Luzon, an area which gets frequently hit by typhoons, late July 4 through early July 5. Heavy rain, flash floods and landsl
July 04, 2015
Floods and landslides hit Colombia affecting 202 332 families
After days of heavy rain, severe floods, from overflowing rivers, and landslides hit the northeast of Colombia, once again destroying homes, roads and bridges and cutting of power and water supplies.From May to the end of June, 2015, Colombia experienced 215 disasters a
July 03, 2015
Southwest Monsoon brings severe flooding to Myanmar: 13 000 people affected, 6 dead
Heavy Southwest Monsoon rain season, brought severe flooding to several areas of Myanmar this week. More than 8 500 people were evacuated out of their homes, at least 6 people died and 13 000 people were affected. As further heavy rainfall is expected, the number of peo
July 03, 2015
Filament eruptions and impulsive M1.5 solar flare, geomagnetic storming expected due to CH HSS
Moderately strong solar flare reaching M1.5 at its peak time erupted at 12:53 UTC on July 3, 2015. The event started at 12:47 and ended at 12:53 UTC.The source was Region 2378, which rotated into the southwest quadrant yesterday producing innumerous C-class solar flares
July 03, 2015
Earthquake swarm in the Reykjanes volcanic system, Iceland
An earthquake swarm started on June 30, 2015 at 21:00 UTC in the Reykjanes volcanic system at the southwest tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. Around 400 earthquakes have been detected by 14:00 UTC on July 1.By July 3, the frequency of earthquakes has significantl
July 03, 2015
M6.0 earthquake hits NW of Santa Monica, Philippines
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake was registered by USGS at a depth of 49.6 km (30.8 miles) NW of Santa Monica, Philippines at 06:43 UTC on July 3, 2015. EMSC is reporting Mw 6.1 at a depth of 60 km (37 miles).Epicenter was located 18 km (11 miles) NW of Santa Monica, 64 km (40
July 03, 2015
Deadly M6.5 earthquake hits west China
A deadly earthquake registered by CENC as M6.5 at a depth of 10 km hit southern Xinjiang, west China at 01:07 UTC on July 3, 2015. USGS is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 20 km.Epicenter was located 95 km (59 miles) SE of Yilkiqi, 131 km (81 miles) SE of Shache, 164 km (10
July 03, 2015
Active volcanoes in the world: June 24 - 30, 2015
New activity/unrest was observed at 7 volcanoes from June 24 - 30, 2015. During the same period, ongoing activity was observed at 13 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Cereme, Western Java (Indonesia) | Cleveland, Chuginadak Island (USA) | Colo, Sulawesi (Indonesia) | C
July 02, 2015
Cameroon's economic capital, Douala, devastated by heavy flooding
Severe flooding caused by tropical monsoon rains have devastated the Cameroon's economic capital, Douala. At least 4 people were killed, 2 000 displaced, and over 30 000 citizens were directly affected by July 1, 2015, after more than a week of heavy rainfall.Much o
July 02, 2015
Intense heat wave brings record breaking temperatures to central Asia
The hottest June in recorded history was reported on Wednesday, July 1, 2014 in Turkmenistan, as strong heat wave spread across the central Asia. On Tuesday, June 30, the temperature in the capital city Ashgabat reached 47.2 °C (116.96 °F) , setting a record for
July 02, 2015
Significant increase in radiation in Chernobyl exclusion zone, heavy wildfires still raging
Nuclear inspectors in Ukraine have measured a significant increase in radiation in the Chernobyl exclusion zone as a result of heavy wildfires raging in the close proximity of crippled nuclear power station.Radioactive element cesium-137 in the air has reached a level c
July 02, 2015
Mankind’s unprecedented transformation of Earth: Human evolution defines a new geological epoch
A new study, conducted by the University of Leicester's Department of Geology, suggests human beings are living and defining a whole new geological period of time, the so-called Anthropocene Epoch.The changes in our environment, global warming, ocean acidification,
July 02, 2015
Heavy floods continue to sweep China: at least 20 people dead, nearly 4 million affected
Heavy rainfall, starting June 25, 2015, has caused severe floods and landslides in several provinces across the northwest and central-east China. At least 20 people are reported dead, 17 are missing. Sichuan province is currently experiencing its worst flood since 1949
July 01, 2015
Night sky guide for July 2015
A spectacular conjunction of Venus and Jupiter will be visible on July 1 with the two planets appearing extremely close, only 0.3 degrees apart.Several weak meteor showers this month will set stage for Perseids, one of the most popular annual meteor showers expected to
July 01, 2015
Tropical Storm "Chan-hom" forms and intensifies on its way toward Guam
Tropical Storm "Chan-hom" formed east of Guam on June 30, 2015 and is expected to intensify on its was toward the island.Current forecast track calls Chan-hom to reach Guam by July 4, 2015 as Category 1 equivalent typhoon, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts ov
July 01, 2015
Raquel impacts Solomon Islands as earliest tropical cyclone off Australia's north-east
Tropical Cyclone "Raquel" formed north of Solomon Islands, South Pacific Ocean around 18:00 UTC on June 30, 2015 (04:00 AST on July 1), as first July tropical cyclone ever recorded off Australia's north-east. Raquel is already bringing heavy rain to northe
July 01, 2015
Venus - volcanically active Solar System body?
Scientists working for the ESA's Venus Express mission have recently presented the best evidence yet for existence of active volcanoes on planet Venus. Previous radar missions have revealed Venus to be covered in volcanoes and lava flows and it is long assumed that
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I know the homeless and stores get mad if they enter for respite its sad I know if I have to go so.ewhere I carry cool bottles of water so that I can give them to needy people I do other stuff to but is important to watch out for our brothers and sisters
Huge wildfire breaks out near Athens blanketing it in thick smoke, Greece
Posted by The Watcher on July 17, 2015 in categories Editors' picks, Wildfires
A huge wildfire has broken out on the outskirts of Mount Hymettus, near capital Athens, Greece on Friday, July 17 rapidly spreading over mountainsides overlooking the city and blanketing it in thick smoke.
The fire started around 09:00 UTC (12:00 local time) and grew massively with 30 minutes, reaching houses in the southern suburb of Kareas and forcing evacuations.
According to the Independent, residents wrote on Twitter that people were trying to fight the blaze with their own hoses and buckets of water as it threatened homes, with people already fleeing Ilioupolis, at the foot of Mount Hymettus.
The Greek energy minister, Panagiotis Lafazanis, received an angry reception on his arrival in the suburb of Karea, where residents reportedly heckled the politician, telling him to go and put the fire out instead of talking to the television camera
At least four other wildfires broke out across the country today, including one north of the Greek capital, AP reports.
Flames are being fed by strong winds forcing the evacuation of villages and summer camps. About 200 people trapped by one fire were plucked off a beach by rescue boats.
In all, firefighters were battling 49 fire fronts today, mainly in southern Greece and near the capital.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Greece has requested help from his country's army and air force, as well as the European emergency response center.
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Sorry to hear that, a friends dog died from Heat so I cut my dogs hair but more important is the Humans that die and or is misplaced. Part of this a rebirthing process & the other is the poison in the ocean& sky and part is from the DC and others Weather Weapons. And its going to get much worse. I will try to keep posting and updates on it all. Adonai
From the humidity we just had a lopped eared bunny die on us on the farm sugar was her name it was so sad I cried my eyes out
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Heat wave in Japan leaves 5 people dead, 3 200 hospitalized
Monday, July 13, 2015 was the hottest day in Japan so far, this summer, with temperatures hitting 35 °C and above in over 120 meteorological observatories across the country. Five people died and at least 3 200 people were hospitalized due to the consequences of
July 16, 2015
Record rainfall: Freak storm dumps 102 mm of rain in 1 hour, Norway
On Monday afternoon, July 13, 2015, a sudden storm hit the village of Ogndal, north of Trondheim in central Norway, dumping 102 mm (4.01 inches) of rain in just one hour. The storm was followed by heavy hail which left a layer of ice across the area. Government meteorol
July 15, 2015
State of emergency declared for eastern Kentucky: Severe flooding l...
Heavy rainstorm between Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14, caused major flash flooding in the area of Eastern Kentucky. At least 150 homes have been damaged in Johnson County and about 60 houses in Rowan County while 19 000 people remain without electricity. At least
July 15, 2015
New Horizons accomplished the historic first-ever flyby of Pluto
New Horizons spacecraft phoned home around 01:00 UTC on July 15, 2015 telling the mission control and the world it had accomplished the historic first-ever flyby of Pluto.The flyby began at 11:49 UTC on July 14 and the spacecraft has been instructed to spend the day gat
July 15, 2015
The cosmic waves have been increasing for quite some time. Soon they will really spped up. Bring it on though we need to to grow to the next level.
I live for now in the Appalachian mountains it has not stopped raining in two mons we have had tornadoes and flooding our stream and small waterfall became a river and huge water fall