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Man gored by bison on Catalina Island, California

Deepa Bharath
Orange County Register
Sat, 17 Feb 2018 13:01 UTC
A file image of a Buffalo in California's Catalina Island.
© GettyA file image of a Buffalo in California's Catalina Island.
A man who was camping at Little Harbor Campground on Catalina Island was injured after being gored by a bison the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 17, police said.

The incident occurred at about 5:15 p.m. when the man was sitting on a log and a bison was grazing nearby, said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Ray Ward.

"When the man saw that the (animal) was getting closer to him, he got up and tried to move away," he said. "That's when (it) charged him and gored him in his left arm."

Los Angeles Fire Department officials treated the man at the scene and he was later airlifted to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Ward said.
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Fire

Yellowstone: 200 quakes in just 10 days after warning that magma is causing strain on the surface

Cheyenne Macdonald
Daily Mail
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 23:56 UTC
According to experts with the US Geological Survey, the latest swarm began on February 8 in a region roughly eight miles northeast of West Yellowstone, Montana – and, it’s increased dramatically in the days since
© USGS volcanoesAccording to experts with the US Geological Survey, the latest swarm began on February 8 in a region roughly eight miles northeast of West Yellowstone, Montana – and, it’s increased dramatically in the days since
A new swarm of earthquakes has cropped up at the Yellowstone supervolcano, with more than 200 small temblors detected in the last 10 days alone.

According to experts with the US Geological Survey, the latest swarm began on February 8 in a region roughly eight miles northeast of West Yellowstone, Montana - and, it's increased dramatically in the days since.

But for now, scientists say there's no reason to worry.

While the earthquakes are likely caused by a combination of processes beneath the surface, the current activity is said to be 'relatively weak,' and the alert level at the supervolcano remains at 'normal.'

Comment: We're seeing a marked increase in various kinds of geological activity lately, could it be related to scientists' predictions that major earthquakes for 2018 due to slowdown in Earth's rotation? Also check out our monthly documentary: SOTT Earth Changes Summary - January 2018: Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs

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Cloud Lightning

"Fireball": Lightning strike damages ancient Scottish castle (VIDEO, PHOTOS)


RT
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 03:59 UTC
‘Massive fireball’ lightning strike damages ancient Scottish castle
© Wikimedia CommonsCastle Maol.
An ancient castle on the northwest coast of Scotland has been heavily damaged by a lightning strike that a witness compared to a "massive fireball."

Castle Maol on the Isle of Skye was left significantly damaged by the dramatic display of nature's power. Local hotel manager Robert Ireland captured dramatic footage of the powerful strike that blasted the ancient tower.

Duncan Barwise, who was safely indoors during the violent storm, described it as "a rare and unnerving combination of lightning, thunder, violent wind, and wet snow." Local man Barwise captured before and after photos of the ruin.

Comment: The nature of lightning as we know it is changing: From a review for Earth Changes and the Human-Cosmic Connection by Pierre Lescaudron and Laura Knight-Jadczyk:
"electric universe and nemesis theories and ties them to explain how the nemesis and it's cometary swarm are effecting the Earth including the slowdown of the Earth's rotation, an increase in earthquakes, fireballs and meteors in our atmosphere, meteorite impacts on the ground, volcanic eruptions and sinkholes, global cooling, disruptions of the Gulf Stream and the jet streams, more frequent hurricanes, lightning and tornadoes, floods, droughts, strange and new types of clouds and anomalous sounds, crop failure, and pole shifts."
Also check out SOTT's monthly documentary: SOTT Earth Changes Summary - January 2018: Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs

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Windsock

Former cyclone Gita hits New Zealand; state of emergency declared in Christchurch


BBC News
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:02 UTC
ex cyclone Gita
Christchurch and two other districts on New Zealand's South Island have declared a state of emergency as former cyclone Gita hit the country.

Dozens of schools have been shut and roads closed on the South Island as the storm made landfall on Tuesday.

New Zealand's national airline has cancelled all flights in and out of the capital, Wellington, on North Island.

Residents were told to expect floods and winds of up to 150km/h (90mph).

The Grey District and Buller Districts on South Island have now also declared a state of emergency.

"The full impact of the storm will be felt overnight and tomorrow morning," said Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel.

She urged residents in low-lying areas to evacuate, saying: "We are expecting homes to be flooded."

Comment: Earlier this month ex Cyclone Fehi caused major flooding in New Zealand's South Island.

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Seismograph

Earthquake swarm intensifies at Grímsey island, Iceland


Iceland Monitor
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:14 UTC
earthquake swarm in Grimsey, Iceland
An earthquake of a magnitude of 5.2 was detected at Grímsey island at around 7 this morning. The powerful quake was felt in many parts of North Iceland and the department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management has declared a level of incertitude in North Iceland.

Grímsey island is located off the North coast of Iceland and marks Iceland's northernmost point. There are only just over 80 inhabitants in this remote island.

Comment: There has been a lot of quake activity around the globe recently:

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Snowflake

Big Island, Maui summits in Hawaii receive snowfall


Hawaii News Now
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 21:22 UTC
This photo shows snow atop Haleakala on Monday morning
© Don RiceThis photo shows snow atop Haleakala on Monday morning
Snow blanketed Big Island and Maui summits on Monday morning, prompting officials to close off roads due to dangerous and icy conditions.

A winter weather advisory has been posted for the summits of Haleakala on Maui as well as Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island. The National Weather Service said 1 to 2 inches of snowfall is expected.

The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m.

On Maui, officials already reported 1.5 inches of snow accumulation at the summit of Haleakala. The road to Haleakala is closed at the Kalahaku overlook until conditions are deemed safe again.

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Attention

'Red notice' issued to airlines as Sinabung volcano eruption shoots ash 16,000ft in Indonesia (VIDEOS)


Independent (Ireland)
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:15 UTC
Mount Sinabung spews volcanic ash as it erupts
© Endro Rusharyanto / APMount Sinabung spews volcanic ash as it erupts in Kutarakyat, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Rumbling Mount Sinabung on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has shot billowing columns of ash more than 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the atmosphere and hot clouds down its slopes.

A warning notice was issued to airlines after a rumbling volcano in Indonesia shot billowing columns of ash more than 16,000 feet into the atmosphere.

Mount Sinabung on the island of Sumatra erupted on Monday morning, sending hot clouds down its slopes.

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said there were no fatalities or injuries.

The volcano, one of three currently erupting in Indonesia, was dormant for four centuries before exploding in 2010, killing two people.

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Cloud Precipitation

Flooding in Turkey, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq following heavy rain, up to 17 inches in 24 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:50 UTC
Floods in Lebanon, 18 February 2018.
© Civil Defense LebanonFloods in Lebanon, 18 February 2018.
A storm sweeping across the Levant brought snow, heavy rain and some flooding to parts of south eastern Turkey, Lebanon, Syria and northern Iraq over the last few days. According to media reports, at least 3 people have died in the flooding, including 2 soldiers in Turkey.

Turkey

Heavy rain affected parts of south eastern Turkey between 17 and 18 February, 2018. Derik in Mardin province recorded 73.4mm of rain in 24 hours to 18 February. In Sanliurfa province, Harran recorded 56.9 mm and Siverek 52.6 mm during the same period.

Turkey's Anadolu news agency reported that, on Sunday 18 February, 2 soldiers died after their armoured vehicle fell into a swollen river in Akcakale district of Sanlıurfa province, close to the border with Syria. Two other soldiers in the vehicle managed to escape.
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Cloud Precipitation

Torrential rain causes flash flooding in Limassol, Cyprus (VIDEOS)

George Psyllides
Cyprus Mail
Sat, 17 Feb 2018 15:31 UTC
Limassol
© KitasweatherLimassol flood
Overnight torrential rain in Limassol caused thousands of euros in damage, as dwellings flooded and motorists were stranded on deluged roads and parking lots along the coast.

The fire service said it had received over 200 calls for assistance, mainly to pump water from flooded homes and basements but also to free stranded drivers.

Dozens of crews worked to restore the damage caused by the floods, which affected almost all areas of Limassol.

No major problems were recorded in the district's higher regions apart from small landslides that were dealt with immediately.

In the area near the city's old port, several restaurants suffered a lot of damage from the torrents and the cars swept by the rushing water.

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Seismograph

Shallow magnitude 6.1 earthquake rattles large swathes of Mexico

Joshua Nevett
Daily Star
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 07:20 UTC
Earthquake seismograph
A STRONG 6.1-magnitude earthquake has rattled large swathes of Mexico, sending people fleeing into the streets fearing for their lives.

The powerful earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km at 12.56am local time (6.56am GMT), according to the US Geological Survey.

The epicentre was 43 km (27 miles) east of Oaxaca with shockwaves felt as far as Mexico City, USGS said.

Earthquake alarms were sounded in Mexico City - home to almost nine million people - giving residents time to evacuate their homes.

There are no immediate reports of damage to buildings, injuries or deaths.

Taking to Twitter, one wrote: "In Mexico City the earthquake alarms went off and gave us approximately 30 seconds to get out. We could feel it. It seems everything is ok."

The tremor comes just 48 hours after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit south-western Mexico, damaging buildings but causing no deaths.

Pictures posted to Twitter show anxious residents standing in the streets after the alarm was raised in the early hours of Monday morning.

Comment: Quakes shake Pacific plate as Ring of Fire activity returns

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