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Enormous sinkhole swallows an SUV whole in car park in Rostov-on-Don, Russia

George Martin
Daily Mail
Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:23 UTC
Incredible footage from the scene shows the stricken car lying on its side in the sinkhole
Incredible footage from the scene shows the stricken car lying on its side in the sinkhole
This is the unbelievable moment a Russian SUV owner got the shock of their lives after returning to where they parked their car only to find it had been swallowed by a sinkhole.

The incident occurred in the city of Rostov-on-Don close to the border with Ukraine and was caught on camera by flabbergasted onlookers eager to get a closer look.

In the bizarre footage, filmed on a smartphone, the car can be seen lying on its side in the gigantic cavity in the road.

As the camera moves around the site the true scale of the sinkhole becomes apparent as it appears to be wider and longer than the stricken vehicle.

People can be seen standing just metres away from the wreck - coolly discussing and observing the phenomenon without fear for their own safety.

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Snowflake

'Very unusual': April snowfall surprises South Island, New Zealand


RNZ
Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:21 UTC
Snow in Tekapo.
© Bruce HopkinsSnow in Tekapo.
It appears winter has come early, with snow, rain and strong winds hitting much of the island, South Island locals say.

Snow blanketed the South Island's high country and alpine passes as a low swept across the country today. Much of the South Island's high country and alpine passes saw snow overnight, including Lewis Pass, and Porters Pass.

MetService said there could be more to come, with the Kaikōura Ranges and high country in Canterbury and Otago facing more snow down to 500m later today.

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About 50 black kites die mysteriously in 24 hours in Bengal, India

Pramod Giri
Hindustan Times
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 16:34 UTC
Veterinary doctors treat sick black kites at Bengal Safari veterinary hospital in Siliguri after around 50 birds were found dead overnight and several others were found in a sick condition.
© AFPVeterinary doctors treat sick black kites at Bengal Safari veterinary hospital in Siliguri after around 50 birds were found dead overnight and several others were found in a sick condition.
Around 50 black kites died in less than 24 hours in Siliguri, raising alarm among residents of this north Bengal city which also tops the list among Indian cities with most polluted air.

Wildlife experts and veterinary doctors suspect food poisoning may be the cause of death because these birds are scavengers. Viscera samples have been sent to Kolkata for tests.

West Bengal state tourism minister Goutam Deb visited a few places where the kites died.

Residents of the Children's Park area in ward 12 of Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) first spotted the dead birds on Friday evening.

Till Saturday afternoon, 49 dead kites were found in College Para, Tikia Para, the district court campus and bungalows of the sub-divisional officer and judges posted in Siliguri.


Comment: See also: More than 80 kites die in Tumakuru, India

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Snowflake Cold

How do you plant crops in this? The weather situation in southern Alberta, Canada

Robert W. Felix
Ice Age Now
Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:14 UTC
Highway 3: 2.2 km West of Center Purple Springs Acc.
Highway 3: 2.2 km West of Center Purple Springs Acc.
Snow-covered fields, frozen ground, and temperatures 35 degrees below average!
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"The high in Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, April 6 was -8°C and the average is +12°C," says Alberta reader Clive Schaupmeyer. "So it was 20 C° below average. (35 F° below average!)"

"Last night (once again) we had another 5 inches of snow.

"By now, here in southern Alberta, farming would normally have started 2 weeks ago and planting of wheat and other crops underway. The peak planting season would normally not be in full swing yet, but it is going to be a late spring here.
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Seismograph

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Chile, no damage reported


The News and Observer
Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:44 UTC
quake
A strong 6.2 earthquake struck Chile's central region on Tuesday. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck about 34 miles (54 kilometers) southwest of Ovalle, Chile at 7:19 a.m. local time. The USGS said it was detected at a depth of 47 miles (76 kilometers).

The quake shook the capital of Santiago and other cities, causing buildings to sway. But Chile's emergency services office said no damages to infrastructure were immediately reported and dismissed the possibility of a tsunami on the country's long coast.
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Snowflake

Adapt 2030 Ice Age Report: Volcanic dust devils, farmland snows and yellow peaks again in Europe


Adapt 2030
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:33 UTC
Pyrenees
Yet another "rare" yellow snow storm where Saharan dust meets blizzard conditions above our heads, blanketing parts of the European continent's peaks, this time its the Pyrenees. Dust Devils in the volcanic craters of Japan, comets over Hungary, another ARC storm headed to California and to top it off, snows cover the Saskatchewan fields when they farmers are supposed to be planting next week.


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Snowflake Cold

The winter that wouldn't quit: Cold continues, sets records in US

Jesse Ferrell
AccuWeather
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:46 UTC
SNOW TREES
If you haven't heard, this is the winter that won't end in the northern and eastern halves of the country. As we go into mid-April, much of the nation is still contending with record cold temperatures and snow. Even "The Onion" is thinking what we all are:

Comment: View as well: Adapt 2030 Ice Age Report: Baseball games delayed by Global Warming and winter continues across the Northern Hemisphere

Adapt 2030 Ice Age Report: North Atlantic icebergs expected until late JUNE, Arctic still -30C and icebergs in shipping lanes

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Cloud Precipitation

Yosemite National Park floods due to California deluge with 6 inches of rain in 2 days


nbcbayarea.com
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:24 UTC
In this Saturday, April 7, 2018 photo released by the National Park Service, floodwaters cover Cooks Meadow
© National Park ServiceIn this Saturday, April 7, 2018 photo released by the National Park Service, floodwaters cover Cooks Meadow and the pedestrian trail through Cooks Meadow in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite, Calif. Sections of Northside Drive, Southside Drive, and Sentinel Drive remain closed due to high water in the roadway. Parts of Yosemite National Park remained closed as the Merced River peaked several feet above flood stage through the Yosemite Valley.
Yosemite National Park reopened Sunday after flooding that washed out roads during a strong Pacific storm, park officials said.

Forecasters said up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain fell over two days as rivers swelled in Northern California.

Roads within Yosemite Valley were swamped by up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) of water that affected electrical and water systems. Most facilities reopened at midday, but officials warned that traffic could be slow as cleanup work continues.

The area was closed Friday as a powerful "Pineapple Express" storm moved through. The heaviest rain was in the northern Sierra and in coastal counties from San Francisco north to Mendocino during a 48-hour period ending Saturday afternoon.

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American bittern turns up at nature reserve in Suffolk, UK

John Grant
East Anglian Daily Times
Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:33 UTC
The American bittern poses for its many admirers at Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Carlton Marshes nature reserve, near Lowestoft.
© Gavin DurrantThe American bittern poses for its many admirers at Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Carlton Marshes nature reserve, near Lowestoft.
An American star with stripes has lured hundreds of birdwatchers to an East Anglian nature reserve - and has provided a £1million appeal to extend the site with a welcome bittern bonus.

Twitchers from many parts of Britain have been converging on Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Carlton Marshes, near Lowestoft, to see an American bittern - a species rarely seen in Britain and never before in Suffolk. Related to the great bittern for which East Anglian reedbeds are famous, the rare transatlantic visitor is distinguished by its smaller size, longer bill, greater contrast in its wing pattern and, most obviously, prominent brown neck stripes.
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Cloud Precipitation

Tennis ball-sized hail smashes windows and damages roofs as huge storm downs trees in northern Texas


Daily Mail
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:16 UTC
The ice storm only lasted 10 minutes, but hailed down with fury, covering the ground in white
The ice storm only lasted 10 minutes, but hailed down with fury, covering the ground in white
A severe storm in Texas dropped tennis ball-sized hail in the Dallas Forth Worth area.

The massive storm saw thunder, heavy rain, and hail fall from the sky Friday night.

The deluge released a heavy downpour of hail around 7pm Friday for about 10 minutes, sending the balls of ice flying through the air, destroying windows and cars.

Locals shared the astonishing images of the hail on social media, where the balls of ranged from the size of a pea to a tennis ball, according to NBC.

Several people shared video footage of the torrential storm that covered front lawns in white as millions of pieces of hail fell to the ground.

In some footage viewers can hear the thuds and taps of the heavy ice balls hitting the earth.

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