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Activity continues at Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz volcano; recent eruption closes airport

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The Watchers
Mon, 23 May 2016 13:38 UTC
Nevado Del Ruiz eruption
© Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Manizales
Seismicity under Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz continues at elevated levels, and the volcano is experiencing frequent ash emissions since May 17, 2016.

An eruption at about 10:40 UTC on May 22 sent ash 2.3 km (7 545 feet) above the crater (7.5 km / 24 606 feet a.s.l.) and temporarily closed La Nubia airport in Manizales, the capital of Caldas state.

Similar explosions were also observed on May 17, 18, 19 and 20 when ash fall was reported up to 30 km (18.6 miles) NW of the volcano.

The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Manizales, which is part of the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC), said in a statement the seismicity under the volcano remains elevated at fluctuating levels but has been showing a slight decrease overall during the past weeks. It continues to be dominated by internal fluid movements which reflect the interaction of water and magmatic gasses at a shallow depth that occasional results in explosions and more often in a strong degassing plume reaching up to 2 km (6 561 feet).

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'Tornado' rips off roofs as severe storm batters west Germany


The Local.de
Mon, 23 May 2016 10:21 UTC
tornado damage in Minden, Germany
© DPAA property damaged by a tornado in Minden on Sunday evening.
Five houses had to be evacuated in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, after a tornado swept through the town on Sunday.

Thirty-three people had to leave their homes in the town, after the storm ripped off roofs and toppled trees dangerously near to houses.

Police described the storm as a tornado, but a German Weather Service (DWD) spokeswoman said that "we are now investigating but can't yet say for certain" whether it was a true twister.

Several towns in the area were affected by the storm which brought torrential rain and hail in its path.

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Anomalous iridescent cloud suddenly forms in sky of Rizhao, China


Strange Sounds
Sun, 22 May 2016 00:03 UTC
Rizhao cloud
What is this mysterious cloud in the sky of Rizhao on May 22, 2016?

This strange cloud looking like Goku flying in the sky appeared between the clouds over the Shandong Province, China. This anomalous cloud suddenly formed in the sky of Rizhao, Shandong Province, China during the afternoon of May 22, 2016.

Pictures went then viral on Facebook and Twitter.
Rizhau cloud
I first thought it was a dragon flying in the sky.
Rizhao cloud
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Shake, rattle and roll: Earthquakes continue worldwide; 40 volcanoes erupting right now

MIchael Snyder
The Economic Collapse Blog
Sun, 22 May 2016 21:31 UTC
Turrialba eruption
© Via Comisión Nacional de Emergencias FacebookTurrialba Volcano erupts on Friday, May 20, 2016.
Have you noticed that our planet has begun to shake, rattle and roll? Over the past few days we have seen major volcanic eruptions in Costa Rica and Indonesia, and according to Volcano Discovery 40 volcanoes around the planet are erupting right now as you read this article. Meanwhile, earthquakes continue to shake the globe with alarming regularity. Just last week, Ecuador was hit by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake and a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in rapid succession. Overall, there have been more than 3,000 earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or greater within the past month globally. So yes, I write constantly about the rapidly accelerating deterioration of our financial system, but the coming "collapse" is not just about money. I am convinced that we are entering a "perfect storm" in which a confluence of factors will absolutely cripple society and bring about changes that most of us would not even dare to imagine right now.

Let's talk about the volcanic eruptions that we have seen in recent days. The eruption down in Costa Rica took authorities completely by surprise, and a thick layer of dust and ash is coating vehicles and buildings 30 miles away in the capital city of San Jose...
A volcano has erupted in central Costa Rica, belching smoke and ash up to 3,000m (9,840ft) into the air.

Hundreds of people have gone to hospital, complaining of breathing difficulties and skin problems.

Some schools were shut and some flights into the country cancelled or diverted.

People in the capital San Jose, about 45km (30 miles) west of the Turrialba volcano, said layers of ash had coated buildings and cars and there was a fierce smell of sulphur.
Leading up to this eruption, there were "swarms of small earthquakes" in the vicinity of the volcano, but scientists assured the public that these earthquake swarms were "not signs of an imminent eruption."

Keep that in mind, because later in the article I am going to show you something.

Comment: For more coverage on recent earthquakes, volcanoes and more planetary upheaval, check out our latest SOTT Earth Changes Summary for April 2016: Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs.

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Jumbo-sized hailstones pound buildings in Myanmar (VIDEO)


RT
Mon, 23 May 2016 21:23 UTC
hailstones
Hailstones the size of tennis balls caused chaos in what is believed to be Myanmar as they crashed into houses and trees, while frightened residents sought shelter from the bad weather in their homes.

The terrifying barrage was captured on video by a panicked resident.

At first, a few hailstones are seen hitting the ground here and there, but as the storm picks up, they get heavier as scared onlookers start to shout in the background.

At one point, the video zooms in to show the severity of the resulting damage. The hailstones are so big that many bounce off the ground, leaving huge holes in the soil. Thudding noises are heard as they smash into homes nearby.


Comment: For the second month in a row, Myanmar in southeast Asia, has been pummeled by powerful hailstorms producing huge hail.

Eight killed as 'golf ball' hailstones, storms hit Myanmar

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2016 to be one of the coldest May long weekends in 40 years for Calgary, Canada

Jodi Hughes
Global News
Mon, 23 May 2016 20:53 UTC
Snow in Calgary
© Pam ZimmermannSnow in Calgary
After waking up to snow and recording a daytime high of just 5.5 C on Sunday, it should be of no surprise that we've had a historically cold weekend in Calgary.

In fact, 2016 is on track to be one of the coldest May long weekends over the past 40 years.

So far the mean temperature for the 2016 May long weekend is under 5 C.

Official numbers will need to come in for Monday, but with a forecast high of just 8 C, the weekend looks like it will end with a 'blah.'

The coldest Victoria Day long weekends since 1976 were back-to-back in the early 2000s. 2003 and 2004 were memorably cold all weekend, with temperatures ranging from -5.1 to 14.2 C in 2003 and -0.8 to 13.8 C in 2004. Their respective mean temperatures averaged over the four days came out to 4.2 C in 2003 and 5.4 C in 2004.

Comment: See also: Snowfall records smashed across US as northern hemisphere struggles into 'summer'

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5 killed by lightning strikes in Uttar Pradesh, India


Deccan Herald
Mon, 23 May 2016 19:54 UTC
Lightning strike
Nine people were killed after being struck by lightning and in incidents of house collapse in different parts of Uttar Pradesh, which were lashed by light to moderate rains and thunderstorms.

According to the sources here, a large number of trees and electric poles were uprooted as high velocity winds hit several districts in east, central and Bundelkhand region of the state on Friday and Saturday nights.

Five persons were killed after being struck by lightning in Ballia, Barabanki, Lakhimpur-Kheri and Shravasti districts, sources said adding that three people were killed in incidents of house collapse in Jhansi, Gonda and Ballia districts.
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Camel attacks and kills owner in Rajasthan, India


dnaindia.com
Mon, 23 May 2016 19:34 UTC
When the owner went to untie the camel, the annoyed animal attacked him (File Photo)

When the owner went to untie the camel, the annoyed animal attacked him (File Photo)
In Rajasthan's Barmer district, an agitated camel reportedly severed its owner's head, after being left in the heat all day with its legs tied.

After the incident, which took place on Saturday, villagers say they had to struggle for around six hours to get control of the animal. According to a Times of India report, the owner from Mangta village was busy catering to guests on Saturday night and forgot that his camel was kept out in the heat all day. When he finally went to untie the camel, the animal attacked him.

A villager said that the camel lifted the owner by the neck and threw him on the ground, chewed the body and severed the head. The camel had reportedly attacked the owner in the past as well.
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Gold mining's toxic legacy: Peru declares environmental emergency over mercury pollution


Phys.org
Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00 UTC
mercury gold mining peru
© Rodrigo Abd/Associated Press An aerial photo shows the scope of illegal mining in Peru's Madre de Dios region. The mining process uses toxic mercury to bind gold flecks together, which has ravaged forests and poisoned rivers.
Peru declared an environmental emergency on Monday in 11 Amazon jungle districts where mercury pollution blamed on unregulated gold mining is poisoning people and fish.

Tests in the southeastern Madre de Dios region found "mercury pollution above the maximum permitted level, affecting river water, water species and local populations," said a report announcing the decision in the official government gazette.

Environmental authorities detected high levels of mercury in local people's bodies which "can cause serious, chronic and complex health problems, particularly in children and pregnant women," it said.

Mercury poisoning can affect vital functions such as the nerves, digestive system, lungs and kidneys, according to the World Health Organization.

Monday's report blamed the pollution on "unsuitable practices by illegal and unregulated mining during the extraction of gold."

Comment: Mercury poisoning crisis puts Amazon Indians at risk

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Man mauled to death by family dog in Cleator Moor, UK

Joshua Nevett
Daily Mirror
Mon, 23 May 2016 19:10 UTC
Buster, the dog that killed his owner Stephen Hodgson
Buster, the dog that killed his owner Stephen Hodgson

Two brave teenage daughters tried to drag a pet dog off their father as it mauled him to death in his own home.

The dog, believed to be a Staffordshire pitbull cross breed, set upon the 45-year-old victim at his home in Cleator Moor, Cumbria, on Sunday afternoon.

Police say his two daughters desperately battled to pull the pet dog off their father as it mauled him in an upstairs bedroom.

The brave pair, aged 19 and 16, risked injury in a 10 minute struggle to drag the dog away.

One of the girls eventually managed to lock the dog in a room while the other called the cops.

Stephen Hodgson, 45, was mauled to death by his own pet dog
Stephen Hodgson, 45, was mauled to death by his own pet dog
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