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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes near Sulawesi, Indonesia

Vugar Khalilov
caliber.az
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:10 UTC
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 shook the Tomini Bay area in central Indonesia early on July 24, authorities confirmed.

The tremor occurred at 04:41 local time, approximately 110 kilometres west of Gorontalo city on Sulawesi Island. According to the Altai-Sayan branch of Russia's Unified Geophysical Service, the epicentre was located about 6 kilometres off the coast of Sulawesi, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

The quake's intensity at the epicentre has been classified as "destructive," raising concerns about possible damage and casualties in nearby communities.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) also reported a magnitude of 6.3, estimating the earthquake's focus at a depth of nearly 145 kilometres beneath the Earth's surface.
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Unseasonal snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan in July

Rija Sohaib
propakistani.pk
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:28 UTC
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In an unusual weather event, Babusar Top, a popular tourist destination in Gilgit-Baltistan, experienced unexpected snowfall in July, causing temperatures to plummet below the freezing point.

The sudden change in weather left both locals and tourists astonished. Following the snowfall, Babusar Top transformed into a scenic winter landscape, drawing large crowds of visitors who eagerly enjoyed the rare summer snowfall.

In response, the district administration has advised tourists to exercise caution due to the risk of slippery roads and cold temperatures.

To ensure smooth traffic flow, heavy machinery has been deployed on roads leading to Babusar Top to manage potential disruptions caused by the snow.


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Terrifying video shows landslide after hours of heavy rain in Mumbai, India

Sakshi Sah
Hindustan Times
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:53 UTC
Mumbai rain: A landslide in the Mumbai Bhandup area has raised serious safety concerns.(
© @VarshaEGaikwad/XMumbai rain: A landslide in the Mumbai Bhandup area has raised serious safety concerns.
A landslide hit a residential area in Mumbai's Bhandup after hours of heavy rain, raising serious safety concerns across the city. The incident was caught on camera, and the video quickly went viral online, with users expressing shock and concern.

In the viral video, houses are seen collapsing as a powerful landslide crashes down the slope.

The landslide hit quickly, surprising everyone. A few people escaped just in time.

Some of the homes from that area had already been evacuated, and no injuries were reported. However, X users said the situation could have been far worse if people had still been inside.

"This mudslide in Bhandup should act as a warning sign. Thankfully, some of the houses here have already been evacuated," Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad said on X.

As Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra continue to face heavy rain, the risk of landslides and flooding remains high. With an orange alert and more rain expected in the coming days, residents are advised to stay cautious.

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Mountain lion attacks 4-year-old walking with family at Washington's Olympic National Park

Sophia Compton
Fox News
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:26 UTC
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A 4-year-old was hospitalized after being attacked by a mountain lion at a popular national park in Washington.

The animal, which was collared, bit a child walking with family near Victoria Overlook on Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park Sunday afternoon, according to a news release from the National Park Service.

Park rangers were alerted to the attack shortly after 3 p.m., and paramedics and park staff responded.

The child was transported by medical helicopter to a hospital in Seattle, according to the National Park Service.
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Dog attack kills Alabama 7 year old

Marty Roney
Montgomery Advertiser
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:15 UTC
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A seven-year-old has been killed in a dog attack Tuesday evening in Chilton County.

The sheriff's office announced the attack on its Facebook page.

Deputies went to the County Road 147 area near Calera on July 22 about 6:10 p.m. and found that the child had suffered serious injuries as the result on an attack "... by one or more aggressive dogs," the post states. The child was taken for medical treatment but died from their injuries, according to the post.

The child's name and gender were not released. The sheriff's office later posted an update stating that the "dogs" have been found and have been taken into custody. The owner of the dogs is "cooperating fully," in the investigation, the update states.

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Attention

Another dead whale, the 3rd in 15 days found in Buenos Aires, Argentina


noticiasambientales.com
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:03 UTC
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Another dead whale and the alarm goes off on the Buenos Aires coast.

Just a week after the grim discovery of a lifeless whale on the Costanera Norte in the City of Buenos Aires, this Monday another specimen in similar conditions was found floating in the waters of the Paraná River, near the city of Zárate.

This discovery marks the third case of dead whales recorded in the last two weeks, causing growing concern among specialists and environmentalists. Previously, a similar incident had been reported in the town of Vicente López.
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Three whales found dead in Orkney stranding in Scotland

Evie McGowan
BBC
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:52 UTC
The whale carcasses were discovered by a local dog walker
The whale carcasses were discovered by a local dog walker
Three bottlenose whales have been found dead on Papa Westray, one of Orkney's northernmost islands.

A specialist team from the University of Glasgow has started to carry out post-mortem examinations on the carcasses.

Investigations into the cause of death are ongoing.

It comes after the biggest mass stranding in Scotland for almost 30 years took place in Orkney last summer.

The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS), a team at the University of Glasgow, arrived in Orkney after the carcasses were discovered by a local dog walker on Monday morning.
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Cloud Precipitation

Heavy hailstorm in Mexico City creates a winter wonderland on July 21


AP
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:41 UTC
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A powerful hailstorm surprised people in the south of Mexico City on Monday night, leaving streets blanketed in white and children gleefully playing in snow-like piles.

Authorities said emergency crews from various government agencies were deployed to clear blocked drains and tend to the storm's aftermath.

"They (government workers) came by in the morning and supposedly cleaned out the drains, but with all the tree branches, they obviously got clogged again," said one woman speaking to N+.

Though summer storms are common this time of year, the sheer volume of hail was unusual.

Mexico City's Risk Management and Civil Protection agency had published an amber alert warning of heavy rainfall, of between 30 and 49 mm, and hail for Monday evening.

Mexico City's rainy season runs from May to October, with July typically the wettest month.

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Lightning

14 cows killed in lightning strike in Jeffersonville, Kentucky

Maggie Rickerby and Jordan Gartner
wcjb.com
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:31 UTC
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More than a dozen cows were killed in a lightning strike in Kentucky.

The lightning strike occurred at a farm in Jeffersonville on Friday night as storms shook homes as they rolled through the area.

The cattle owner's wife, who did not want to be identified, says that 14 cows fell victim to the strike, with most of them being found dead the next morning around a tree trunk.

Gary Hamilton, with Agriculture and Natural Resources, said cattle tend to group together in shady areas during hot weather.

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Waterspout spotted off the coast of Port Macquarie, Australia


YouTube
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:35 UTC
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A waterspout off the coast of Port Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia (21.07.2025)

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