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Volcano

Twelfth volcanic eruption in four years felt in Iceland near capital


Al Jazeera
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:36 UTC
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© The Icelandic Met Office/Halldór Björnsson
The Sundhnukur volcano has erupted near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, the 12th volcanic eruption in the North Atlantic island nation since 2021, the Icelandic Meteorological Office says.

The agency said in a statement on Wednesday morning that an eruptive fissure in southwestern Iceland is 700 to 1,000 metres (765 to 1,095 yards) long.

"Lava is mostly flowing to the southeast and is not approaching any infrastructure," it added. "Based on GPS measurements and deformation signals, it is likely that this was a relatively small eruption."

Live images showed flows of lava and smoke being belched into the sky.

People were evacuated from the Blue Lagoon, a luxury geothermal spa resort, and the nearby fishing town of Grindavik, according to the public broadcaster RUV, which quoted police.

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Volcano

Surge in volcanic activity on Pacific Ring of Fire raises global concerns - 47 volcanoes remain in active eruption status


news.az
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:31 UTC
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The Pacific Ring of Fire is experiencing an unprecedented surge in volcanic activity, reaching alarming levels in 2024 and continuing into 2025, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

As of May 2, 2025, 47 volcanoes remain in active eruption status, marking one of the highest counts in recorded history, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

Throughout 2024, 74 eruptions occurred across 65 different volcanoes, significantly surpassing previous years' activity. Volcanic monitoring agencies worldwide have raised alert levels, warning that the intense seismic activity in the region shows no signs of subsiding.

Geologists are particularly concerned about the clustering of major eruptions within such a compressed timeframe, suggesting possible interconnected geological processes. Indonesia stands at the epicenter of this volcanic awakening, with 120 active volcanoes positioned along the horseshoe-shaped fault system.
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Cloud Grey

Coldest summer in California, so far

Marek Kučera
mkweather.com
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:33 UTC
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While much of the world battles scorching heatwaves, millions of Californians in the Bay Area and Northern California have likely just lived through their coldest early summer on record /similarly like Italy: https://mkweather.com/tunisia-nefza-35-4c-the-hottest-night-ever-palermo-colder-than-march-records-so-far-italys-national-year-to-date-maximum-is-the-lowest-ever-recorded-in-modern-history//. Over the past 30 days, a large portion of the region — especially areas around the San Francisco Bay — has experienced persistent record-low temperatures, turning summer expectations upside down.

According to meteorological analyses, the region (shaded in dark blue on anomaly maps) has recorded daily highs and lows far below seasonal norms, with some cities enduring historically low daytime temperatures for June and early July. San Francisco, typically known for its mild summers, has been particularly affected. Since June 1, the city has registered just one day where the temperature reached 70°F (21°C) — an astonishing figure for a city that averages several such days each summer month.
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Tsunami

Flash flooding across tri-state area prompts road closures, subway delays in NYC, state of emergency in NJ

Caitlin McCormack
New York Post
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:37 UTC
The Bronx River Parkway flooded to the point where people couldn’t even see the road.
© WestchesterGov.comThe Bronx River Parkway flooded to the point where people couldn’t even see the road.
Severe flash flooding across the tri-state area on Monday caused major subway delays and road closures across the Big Apple and pushed New Jersey to declare a state of emergency.

All five boroughs and Nassau County were under a flash flood warning through midnight, according to the National Weather Service.

"Flooding can be deadly and often strikes with little or no warning. Streets, basements, and below-grade spaces can fill with water in minutes. If you live in a basement apartment or low-lying area, be ready to move to higher ground," NYC Emergency Management advised on X.

"Keep your Go Bag near the door and clear exit paths. Avoid flooded areas. Never walk or drive into water. Turn around, don't drown."

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Lightning

Lightning strike kills 3 people, injures 4 in Tula, Russia


The Moscow Times
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:58 UTC
A lightning storm.
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Three people were killed and four others injured in a lightning strike at a riverside resort in Russia's Tula region, around 120 kilometers (75 miles) south of Moscow, authorities said Monday.

A man and a woman from Moscow, as well as a local teenage boy, died from their injuries before ambulances could arrive at the Shakhtyor resort, according to the state-run TASS news agency, citing regional health officials.

The Telegram news channel Baza, which has links to Russian law enforcement agencies, published a photo appearing to show a man's body on the riverbank near the resort. It identified the victims as a 55-year-old man, a 50-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy.

Two women were hospitalized, one in critical condition. A man and a male teenager received medical treatment at the scene.
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Seismograph

Shallow 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits off Panama

Yasin Güngör
Anadolu Agency
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:51 UTC
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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Central American nation of Panama on Monday afternoon, the US Geological Survey reported.

The quake occurred at 1716GMT, 206 kilometers (128 miles) south of the Burica region in Panama at a depth of 10 km (6.21 mi).

Authorities have not reported any casualties in the initial aftermath.

The US Tsunami Warning System confirmed there is currently no tsunami warning, advisory, watch, or threat following the earthquake.
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Tsunami

Massive flooding due to severe rainfall hits Klaipėda, Lithuania on July 11


Instagram
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:07 UTC
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Snowflake

Qilian Mountains in China glisten with summer snow

Ma Jingna, Wang Zhe
China Daily
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:59 UTC
The picturesque scenery under the Qilian Mountains after the rain presents a scene of unparalleled beauty.
© Wang XiaojingThe picturesque scenery under the Qilian Mountains after the rain presents a scene of unparalleled beauty.
In recent days, the foot of the Qilian Mountains in Minle county, Gansu province, has been blessed with rainfall and, at the highest elevations, snow, adorning the peaks with a glistening silver coat. The fields are alive with color.

From a distance, the snow-capped peaks create a breathtaking vista.

Nourished by the rain, the verdant green mountain peaks, lush meadows, and the harmonious blend of scattered dwellings and billowing white clouds have come together to paint a picture-perfect tableau that captivates the senses and stirs the soul.

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Cloud Precipitation

Hailstorm damages US-bound passenger plane in Spain, forcing it to do a U-turn and land shortly after take-off

Laura González
surinenglish.com
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:34 UTC
Image of the aircraft with the front part damaged.
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An Airbus A330 plane that had just started its journey to JFK airport in the United States from Barcelona airport was forced to return to the Catalan city a few minutes later on Saturday after suffering damage to the nose of the aircraft, which had significant dents caused by a heavy storm that unloaded an intense hailstorm.

The cause was the same 'Dana' depresson that paralysed rail transport for hours in some parts of Catalonia, with cancellations of long-distance and Rodalíes commuter services, and which was also strongly felt in Aragon, Navarre and Valencia. In this case, the storm put a damper on the plans of passengers on the flight to the US.

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Doberman

Man attacked and killed by 2 pit bulls in Lancaster, California


abc7.com
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:23 UTC
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A man is dead after being attacked by two pit bulls in the backyard of a home in Lancaster, authorities confirmed.

The attack happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on 22nd Street East, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Details about what led up to the attack were not available.

The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to hospital where he later died. It's unclear whether he lived at the home.

According to the sheriff's department, deputies had to shoot one of the pit bulls in the leg, but that dog's condition was unknown.

Four dogs, including puppies, were taken by L.A. County Animal Control.

Video from the scene also shows a woman being taken into custody, and a deputy carrying a small child away from the home before being placed in a patrol vehicle.

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