Earth Changes

Ukraine: Chernobyl forest fires now burning dangerously close to Nuclear Reactor

Naimh Shackleton
UNILAD
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00 UTC

Fires in Chernobyl have been ravaging parts of the exclusion zone for over a week, and now there are concerns the blaze is heading dangerously close to its nuclear reactor.

The news comes just a week after Ukrainian officials discovered a huge radiation spike in the area where the first fires began.

As the fires continue to spread, there are growing concerns that if it goes too close to the reactor, which exploded back in 1986, there could be radiation contamination.

Comment: Chernobyl forest wildfire seen from space as radiation spikes

Easter storm drops up to 15 inches of snow on parts of South Dakota

Makenzie Huber
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:16 UTC

Some parts of the state got up to 15 inches of snow from an Easter snow storm

An Easter weekend snow storm made its way across South Dakota, dropping more than a foot of snow in some parts of the state.

The storm is expected to continue through Sunday night across southern South Dakota. Several counties in the southern part of the state have been issued a winter storm warning through the day, including Minnehaha County.

Sioux Falls has received over 5 inches of snow as of 1:30 p.m.

Adapt 2030 Ice Age Report: Mega frosts slam Europe with a looming food crisis

Adapt 2030
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:14 UTC

Late season frosts and snow tore through Europe since the beginning of April destroying all crops that had flowered due to the early warm temperatures for the third year in a row. This year there are labour shortages and supply chain bottle necks to add to the looming food crisis across the globe.

Comment: Severe Spring frosts destroy crops across Europe

Deadly tornadoes in southern US cause 'catastrophic' damage

Allison Chinchar, Jay Croft and Brandon Griggs
CNN
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:12 UTC

Tornadoes in Mississippi and Louisiana have caused "catastrophic" damage and at least six deaths after touching down Sunday, emergency officials say.

So far, officials say hundreds of structures have been damaged by the storms.

Two people are dead in Lawrence County, Mississippi, according to Monticello Fire Chief Lyle Berard, saying there were reports of two tornadoes in the area."It's pretty bad," he said "We have downed trees and multiple homes with major damage."

The Mississippi State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the Lawrence County deaths. It said on Twitter that one person had died in Walthall County and there had been three confirmed fatalities in Jefferson Davis County.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency over the storms.

"This is not how anyone wants to celebrate Easter Sunday," Reeves said in a statement. "The state and our first responders are working around the clock and will not rest until this is over. We are mobilizing all resources available to protect our people and their property."

Unique 'flat rainbow' spotted in Mossel Bay, South Africa

Kirsten Jacobs
Capetown Etc
Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:44 UTC

A rainbow is always a welcome sight, especially in tough times like these. This particular 'flat rainbow' spotted in Mossel Bay yesterday [March 6], however, had many scratching their heads in confusion and wonder.

Photographer Amanda Walden captured a beautiful image of what appeared to be a rainbow over her home in Danabaai. However, the rainbow was without its arc, leaving Walden wondering why it appeared this way.

"I photographed this "flat rainbow" earlier today from my home in Danabay (Mosselbay)," Walden wrote in a Facebook post." A cold front is moving through the area. Could somebody please explain why it isn't arched like "normal" rainbows?"

Lightning bolt kills 2, injures 9 in Khotang, Nepal

My Republica
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:43 UTC

At least two persons died and nine others sustained injuries after being struck by lightning in Khotang district last night.

The deceased have been identified as 13-year-old Rajmani Rai and 38-year - old Nirmala Bishwokarma from Kopilasgadhi rural municipality-1 of the district. The lighting along with rain has hurt nine persons.

Nirmala Bishwokarma's daughter Mankala, 14, and son Asan, 6; 45-year-old Dhaniram Rai, 18-year-old Manisha Bishwokarma and 38-year old Man Kumari Rai. They are severely injured.

Dead whale washes ashore near Florence, Oregon

Matt Templeman
kezi.com
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:32 UTC

A dead whale has washed ashore several miles south of Florence.

A spokesperson for the Oregon State Parks Department, Chris Havel, says there are no plans to do anything with the carcass.

Havel says they're asking people to stay away.

"People need to stay home to help control the spread of Covid-19," he said.

Baseball-sized hail pounds Del Rio, Texas

Ruben Cantu
Del Rio News Herald
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:12 UTC

A severe thunderstorm with strong wind gusts and softball size hail hammered Del Rio Saturday night, causing extensive damage to vehicles, roofs and windows.

Neighbors throughout the city reported large hailstones, ranging from quarter size to golf ball and even softball size in their properties.

A severe thunderstorm warning issued by the National Weather Service alerted residents of Kinney County, Val Verde County and South Central Texas area of the storm, encouraging everyone to seek shelter immediately.

At 8:30 p.m the storm was located 12 miles east of Del Rio, moving east at 25 mph.

Spring snow in South Korea [PHOTOS]

The Korea Times
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:48 UTC

© Yonhap
A car passes through the snow-covered Daegwallyeong mountain path in Gangwon Province, Sunday. Up to 30 centimeters of snow is expected in the area by Monday morning, as a cold air mass expands from northeast of the Korean Peninsula, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.

Shallow magnitude 6.1 earthquake - Mid Indian Ridge

Armand Vervaeck
Earthquake Report
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 09:36 UTC

Most important Earthquake Data:

Magnitude : 6.1

Local Time (conversion only below land) : Unknown

GMT/UTC Time : 2020-04-12 06:57:48

Depth (Hypocenter) : 10 km