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Lightning

Lightning strike kills 5 cattle on farm in Marion County, Florida


Fox35orlando.com
Mon, 25 May 2026 09:53 UTC
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A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.

Lettelier Brangus, a private cattle breeding operation in northern Marion County, said the animals were found beneath a tree after storms moved through the area late Saturday night.

What they're saying:

The farm said the loss included several of its top-bred donor cows, identified as LB Ms. Stormi, LB Ms. Black Pearl and LB Ms. Jolene.

"Today we woke up to a sight no cattle farmer ever wants to see," the farm said in a social media post. "While we are devastated to lose some of our top cattle, we know their genetics will continue to be represented in our herd for years to come."

The National Weather Service shared condolences with the family and used the incident as a reminder about lightning safety.

"No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm. That includes under a tree," the agency said in a statement.

The NWS said that if thunder can be heard, a person is close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Seismograph

6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Northern Chile


Onlinekhabar.com
Tue, 26 May 2026 09:26 UTC
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A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

According to the US agency, the earthquake occurred in the Atacama Desert region, around 31 kilometres from the city of Calama, at a depth of about 100 kilometres (63 miles) below the surface.

Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said there was no tsunami threat from the quake and no reports of injuries or serious damage had been received so far.

Local media reported that tremors were felt in the regions of Arica, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, and Atacama.

The South American nation of Chile is among the world's most earthquake-prone countries. Chileans generally do not consider earthquakes below 7.0 magnitude to be a major cause for concern.

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Snowflake

Fresh May snowfall in Kashmir, India


Kashmir Life
Mon, 25 May 2026 14:13 UTC
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Fresh snowfall was reported from Minamarg and the Drass sector near Zoji La on Monday, bringing down temperatures sharply and covering higher reaches under a fresh layer of snow.

Reports said heavy snowfall lashed the upper reaches of Minamarg and areas around Drass near the strategic Zoji La axis, turning vast mountain stretches white.

The fresh spell of snow was accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperature, reviving cold conditions across the region.

Locals and travelers said snow accumulation was visible across higher elevations, while chilly winds and overcast skies added to the wintry conditions.

The snowfall comes amid fluctuating weather conditions in Kashmir and adjoining mountain regions, where intermittent rain and storms have been reported over recent days.

There were no immediate reports of disruption to traffic movement or damage, though authorities were monitoring weather conditions in the high-altitude sector.

Fresh snowfall in the Zoji La and Drass region often leads to a sudden fall in temperatures and impacts local weather patterns across surrounding areas.

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Tsunami

Several days of heavy rain in northern Bulgaria causes severe flooding

IDH Weather
YouTube
Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tragedy in Bulgaria just now! Large-scale water drowned houses, emergency in Sevlievo

Several days of heavy rain in northern Bulgaria have caused rivers to overflow, flooding settlements and forcing evacuations in several regions, including Veliko Tarnovo, Sevlievo, Apriltsi, and parts of Gabrovo.

Authorities warn that the situation remains unstable as water levels continue to rise. Emergency services are operating throughout the region, and officials describe the situation as one of the most severe in recent years.

Meanwhile, in Veliko Tarnovo, the Yantra River has reached a height of approximately 7.56 meters and remains at a dangerously high level.

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Cloud Precipitation

Freak hailstorm casts white blanket over Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Shorné Bennie
Witness.co.za
Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00 UTC
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© Samke BandzScreenshots taken from the clip showing the aftermath of the hailstorm.
An agrometeorologist says climate change may be contributing to increasingly unpredictable and severe weather patterns after an unprecedented hailstorm battered Pietermaritzburg on Saturday night, leaving parts of the city blanketed in thick ice and residents and motorists "snowed in".

Pelham Residents were left stunned after the storm dumped thick layers of hail over roads, homes and vehicles for more than 30 minutes, leaving motorists stranded and residents spending hours shovelling hail from driveways and roads well into Sunday morning.

Large parts of the city resembled snow-covered landscapes, with some residents describing the buildup as "calf-deep" in certain areas.

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Attention

Shark attack kills man at Australia's Great Barrier Reef in 2nd fatality in 8 days

Stuti Mishra
Independent (UK)
Mon, 25 May 2026 10:49 UTC
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A man has died after a shark attack off the north-east coast of Australia, the second fatal incident in the country in as many weeks, with beaches in the area closed as authorities assess safety conditions.

Emergency services were called to Hull River Heads boat ramp near Tully on the Cassowary Coast, in Queensland, just before noon on Sunday after reports that a 39-year-old had been attacked while swimming at Kennedy Shoal, a shallow reef used for recreational fishing and diving lying about 45 kilometres off the coast.

The man was retrieved from the water in a critical condition but died shortly after being met by an ambulance.

The type of shark involved has not been confirmed, though bull sharks and tiger sharks are known to be prevalent along the Great Barrier Reef. Queensland Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner on the "sudden and non-suspicious" death, and did not release the victim's identity.

The attack comes a week after Steven Mattaboni, 38, was killed while spearfishing near Perth in Western Australia. Mattaboni was bitten on his legs by a 4-metre white shark on 16 May while on the water surface about 80 metres from shore and 20 metres from his boat near Rottnest Island, a popular holiday destination.

Comment: Details of the earlier attack: Man dies after shark attack off holiday island in Australia

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Waterspout spotted off the coast of Cebu, Philippines

Cebuano Places
YouTube
Sat, 23 May 2026 18:26 UTC
Stunning water spout spotted Saturday morning in Mactan #Cebu. 05.23.2026
© Adrian LeeStunning water spout spotted Saturday morning in Mactan, Cebu. 05.23.2026
A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu early Saturday morning, as captured in a video shared with The Freeman by netizen Janelle Rose.

The phenomenon was seen from a high-rise building in the Mactan Newtown area, where the tornado-like formation appeared over the sea following a rainy weather this morning.

Waterspouts are tornado-like columns of air and mist that form over water and are commonly associated with unstable weather conditions.

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Attention

Elephant goes on rampage in Kerala, India - flips car with people inside


Onmanorama.com
Sat, 23 May 2026 11:07 UTC
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© Onmanorama.Vehicles sustained damages in the elephant attack.
An elephant went on a rampage in Thrissur on Saturday, causing damage to vehicles and houses and even flipping a car that had a woman inside. No one was fortunately injured.

The elephant, Shivalakshmi Ayyappan, turned violent when it was stopped near the South Gopuram entrance of Vadakkumnathan Temple for photography. The animal ran amok from Kattapparam in Peringav, moved through Palace Road and finally reached Gandhi Nagar Street, a densely populated area with around 300 houses. It has now been chained to a part of a wall but remains agitated.

According to Viyyur police, officials received an alert around 9.15 am. Police personnel, the elephant squad, and forest control officers arrived at the scene and are working to bring the situation under control. During the incident, the elephant damaged around six cars and the walls of two houses along its path.

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Attention

As ocean temperatures spike, more dead sea birds are washing up on California shores

Susanne Rust and Lila Seidman
Los Angeles Times
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:41 UTC
A pair of western grebes are being nursed back to health at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro.
A pair of western grebes are being nursed back to health at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro.
For the last several months, wildlife experts have been alarmed by a large influx of dead and emaciated seabirds washing up on California beaches.

While experts had been recording high mortality rates for brown pelicans for several years now — the result of harmful algal blooms, or "red tides" — this die-off appears different.

Now it's not just pelicans that are being impacted, but other water birds such as Brandt's cormorants, loons, common murres, and grebes.

The suspected culprit in this case is subtler and more insidious than the algal neurotoxin known as domoic acid. Experts say these recent deaths are likely tied to an extreme marine heat wave that is causing deadly changes in food availability.

Up and down the California coast this spring, ocean temperatures have skyrocketed. In some places, temperatures have climbed 4 to 8 degrees higher than average, breaking all kinds of historical records. For instance, in La Jolla, nearly 30% of the readings taken off the Scripps Pier this year have exceeded previous temperature records.
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Attention

Bison attacks twice and kills hiker on trail in Custer State Park, South Dakota

Kate Meadows
Cowboy State Daily
Fri, 22 May 2026 10:22 UTC
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A 70-year-old woman from Canada is dead after being attacked by a bison on a popular hiking trail in Custer State Park in western South Dakota, marking the first fatal bison attack in the park in at least 21 years.

The name of the woman has not been released at the family's request, Custer County Sheriff Marty Mechaley told Cowboy State Daily.

She and her husband were on vacation in the park, the sheriff added.

The attack happened Monday afternoon on the Grace Coolidge Trail, about 1½ miles from Center Lake.

What Happened

According to the sheriff, the woman and her husband saw five bull bison walking along the trail an estimated 1,500 feet ahead of them.

The bulls continued down the trail and out of sight ahead of the couple. Mechaley said the couple stopped every now and then to give the bison space.
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