Briana Trujillo nbcmiami.com Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:58 UTC
A waterspout off of Fort Lauderdale and Dania beaches glowed with the rising sun as a backdrop on Wednesday morning.
NBC6 caught aerial images of the water spout at around 6:30 a.m.
According to NOAA, waterspouts fall into two categories: fair weather waterspouts and tornadic waterspouts.
"Tornadic waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water, or move from land to water... They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning," NOAA details.
Tremor measured between 4.8 and 5.5 doesn't cause any injuries or damage in Israel, but does see 25 people sustain minor to moderate injuries in central Syrian town of Hama
The quake was centered in Hama, Syria, August 13, 2024
An earthquake hit central Syria late Monday, with tremors felt in northern Israel along with Lebanon and Jordan.
Syria's National Center for Earthquakes said a 5.5 magnitude quake struck 28 kilometers (17 miles) east of the city of Hama at 11:56 p.m. local time. The US Geological Survey put the quake's magnitude at 5.0 and said it had a depth of 10 kilometers. The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) placed the magnitude at 4.8. Jordan's state news agency reported a 3.9 magnitude aftershock less than an hour after the initial quake.
Comment: A collection of video clips from Hama and the region comparing them with the devastating earthquake that occurred a year ago:
A strong geomagnetic storm was observed Monday bringing the change for some parts of the US to see the Northern Lights.
Even Sunday night, the Northern Lights were seen in parts of Wisconsin and Illinois.
Monday night, parts of the US including Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana could see the aurora borealis in the night sky. And places as far south as Northern Virginia, Southern Illinois, Nebraska, Wyoming and Northern Oregon could see the lights low on the horizon.
So if you're in the Western Carolinas, you'll have to hop in the car and drive at a chance to see them Monday night. the closest places would be West Virginia, Cincinnati, Ohio or far Northern Virginia.
Star gazers were treated to the Northern lights along with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, such as this Holyhead, Anglesey
Stunning displays of the Northern lights have been seen right across the UK, coinciding for the second night in a row with the Perseid meteor shower.
Skies as far south as Cornwall were lit up by the auroral display.
The Northern lights - or aurora borealis - has made regular appearances in the UK over the last few months but it takes a particularly strong geomagnetic storm for it to be visible in southern England.
With enhanced solar activity continuing, there will be more chances to see the aurora over the coming months.
Record-breaking rain has fallen in northern New South Wales as emergency services prepare for further falls in an already soaked catchment.
On Monday, Evans Head broke the daily record for August with 157mm, the highest August daily rainfall in 28 years, according to meteorologist Jiwon Park from the Bureau of Meteorology.
"This event so far has brought more than 200mm in several stations in the northern rivers," he said.
"Goonengerry received more than 247mm in two days." A coastal trough is expected to extend from Queensland to the NSW north coast on Tuesday evening and the SES is warning the state's north to be prepared as further rain begins to fall.
Eight people, including two children, lost their lives when a landfill in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, collapsed on Saturday, according to the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The tragic incident occurred in Kiteezi, a district in the northern part of Kampala, following heavy rainfall that triggered a landslide at the garbage dump.
Local media reported that the landslide engulfed homes, people, and animals in the area, leading to the significant loss of life and damage. The KCCA, which manages the landfill, confirmed the deaths in a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. "On a very sad note, eight people have so far been found dead, six adults and two children," the statement read.
In addition to the fatalities, the KCCA reported that 14 people had been rescued and taken to the hospital. However, the authority did not provide details about the condition of those injured. "The rescue operation is still ongoing and we shall share updates as they come in," the KCCA stated, indicating that efforts to find more survivors or victims were continuing.
The death toll from a mountain of garbage that collapsed in Kampala has risen to 25 with no hope of finding survivors, a minister said on Tuesday (Aug 13).
The huge mound in the Ugandan capital's northern district of Kiteezi collapsed on Saturday, burying people and livestock.
"By late yesterday evening, we had recovered 25 bodies and no survivors found," said Lillian Aber, Uganda's state minister for disaster preparedness and relief.
"We don't expect more survivors," she told AFP. It was not immediately clear how many people were unaccounted for. The Ugandan prime minister's office said three children whose parents were still missing were being sheltered.
Heavy rain has hampered the rescue as excavators churned through the garbage. President Yoweri Museveni directed the army's special forces to help in the search.
A 9-year-old girl was killed after being attacked by her family's dogs last week in Aripine, according to the Navajo County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded to a residence on South Drive at around 6:31 p.m. on Aug. 9 after receiving a 911 call reporting the incident.
Officials say the girl ran outside to turn off a water spigot when the dogs attacked the girl for "unknown reasons" despite having been familiar with the family and children.
Family members and eventually emergency medical personnel attempted to render aid to the girl, but she ultimately succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead, the agency said.
The Navajo County Sheriff's Office and Navajo County Animal Control were investigating the incident.
Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes as large wildfires reach the suburbs of Athens, with some flames leaping as high as 25m (80ft).
Homes and properties in nearby towns such as Varnavas as well as northeastern parts of the Greek capital are on fire, including a school in Nea Penteli.
With the sun setting, aircraft working to extinguish the flames have been forced to land, making it a ground operation overnight.
Residents are complaining there are not enough fire trucks and firefighters to help, as Greek authorities request international assistance.
Seerat Fatima Minute Mirror Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:30 UTC
The young boy, Shehbaz, was attacked by stray dogs near his home in the jurisdiction of the Ahmad Hor Lama police station, and his body was later discovered in nearby fields.
Pakistan has seen a troubling increase in dog bite cases recently. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), there were 7,815 reported cases of dog bites nationwide last week.
Punjab reported the highest number, with 5,158 cases, followed by Sindh with 1,975 cases. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had 475 cases, Balochistan 91, Azad Kashmir 112, and Gilgit-Baltistan 4.
This surge in dog bite incidents highlights an urgent need for effective measures to manage the stray dog population and ensure public safety.
Health authorities are urged to take immediate action to address the issue through vaccination programs and better control strategies for stray animals.
A stray dog mauled an infant to death at Gopipur village in West Singhbhum district, a senior police officer said on Monday.
The six-month-old girl was rushed to Manohapur Community Health Centre, where she succumbed to injuries from multiple bites, he said.
The incident took place on Sunday morning when the infant's mother had gone to the washroom, and the stray dog dragged the little girl to a distance and mauled her, the officer said.
Extreme Pursuit YouTube Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:19 UTC
The Volcanic Alert Level has been raised to Level 3 at White Island following minor eruptions on Friday and Sunday.
The main vent maintains a continuous and vigorous discharge of ash. Remnants of the crater lake persist with upwelling and boiling mud present. The island's alert level has been raised to level 3, and it remains strictly prohibited to access.
Video footage captured from a boat located at significant distance from the island to maintain safety. Drone footage is courtesy of Geoff Mackley.
Comment: A collection of video clips from Hama and the region comparing them with the devastating earthquake that occurred a year ago: