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Volcano

New geyser is disrupting life in a small community in Michoacán, Mexico


Mexican News Daily
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:08 UTC
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Water burst forth some 15 meters from this backyard of a Michoacán farmer's house before subsiding, as geysers tend to do temporarily. Whether the phenomenon was a true geyser will be determined by scientific observation.
A suspected geyser that burst from the pig pens and backyard of a small Mexican farm this week has prompted evacuations, a school closure and a multi-agency scientific response, according to state and federal officials.

The hydrothermal eruption began overnight Monday in the rural community of El Salitre, about 135 kilometers west of Morelia, the capital of the west-central state of Michoacán.

Water, mud and gases began spewing from "the middle of pig pens on a small family farm," according to authorities.

As of late Wednesday morning, the geyser-like phenomenon was still active, though in a reduced, bubbling-mud state with constant gas emissions rather than a jet, according to Mi Morelia.

Earlier, authorities had reported an initial spout of about 15 meters, which subsided to eight meters.

An unknown number of pigs "died as the result of the eruption," according to N+, the news division of TelevisaUnivision.

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Lightning

Three killed by lightning strike in western Cambodia - another bolt kills 19 cattle


Khmer Times
Sat, 30 May 2026 14:02 UTC
Lightning strikes happen often during the rainy season from May to October in Cambodia. Xinhua
© XinhuaLightning strikes happen often during the rainy season from May to October in Cambodia.
A single lightning strike killed three rice farmers during a thunderstorm in western Cambodia's Pursat province, according to a local police report yesterday.

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, May 28, in Bakan district's Meteuk commune during a heavy thunderstorm while the three individuals were sowing rice seeds, the commune police report said.

Also on Thursday afternoon, another lightning bolt struck and killed 19 head of cattle during a thunderstorm in northeast Ratanakiri province's Lumphat district, according to a Chey Udom commune police report.

Lightning strikes happen frequently during the rainy season, which runs from May to October in Cambodia.

According to the National Committee for Disaster Management, lightning strikes killed 45 people and 71 head of cattle in the Southeast Asian country in 2025.

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Attention

Man dies in buffalo attack in Johor, Malaysia

May Vin Ang
Says.com
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:28 UTC
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A man died after being attacked by a buffalo while preparing the animal for Hari Raya Haji sacrificial rites in Johor on Wednesday, 27 May

According to Bernama, Seri Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident occurred at about 10am in Kampung Tenang, Ulu Tiram.

The victim, identified as Ahmad Shah Meerasa, 45, suffered severe injuries and was rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital for treatment.

"However, he was confirmed dead at about 11pm on the same day," Mohd Sohaimi said in a statement on Thursday, 28 May.

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Volcano

Popocatépetl volcano erupts explosively in Mexico

Yael Toribio
adn40.mx
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:15 UTC
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This Thursday, May 28, the Popocatépetl volcano once again drew the attention of much of the country , as monitoring cameras captured the exact moment when Don Goyo had an explosive eruption that generated a column of smoke and gases kilometers long during the afternoon of this day.

It was through the different social media platforms that images of the enormous plume of smoke that came out of the crater of one of the most important volcanoes in the Mexican Republic began to be shared.

Video of the eruption of the Popocatépetl volcano on May 28th

As can be seen in the images shared on different social media accounts, the fumarole of the Popocatépetl volcano after the explosive eruption carried gases and columns of smoke towards the southeast area of ​​Don Goyo.

The images that were shared clearly show the exact moment the explosion occurred , which left one of the most shocking images of the week in the central region of the Mexican Republic .


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Cloud Precipitation

Severe hailstorm covers the city of Puebla, Mexico in thick layer of ice

Alejandra Domínguez
Aztecamorelos.com
Wed, 27 May 2026 17:32 UTC
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Videos and images of the intense storm that hit the city of Puebla are circulating on social media , where in addition to heavy rains, an impressive amount of hail fell .

The night of May 26th left unusual scenes: streets, neighborhoods and public areas awoke covered in white, mainly in the northern and eastern areas of the capital of Puebla.

The accumulation of ice remained on green areas, medians, sidewalks, vehicles, and residential access points, causing partial disruptions for motorists and residents during the early hours of Wednesday. Some social media users even compared the scene to an unexpected snowfall in the middle of the hot season.

According to local media and authorities, no serious material damage or fatalities have been reported so far as a result of the storm in Puebla . However, Civil Protection authorities are maintaining vigilance for possible impacts, as similar weather conditions could return to the city of Puebla after 4:00 p.m. this Wednesday.

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Seismograph

Two shallow 6-magnitude earthquakes hits Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge 10 minutes apart


meteo24news.gr
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:28 UTC
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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on May 27, 2026 at 14:51 UTC, according to data released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Where the earthquake struck

The earthquake was recorded in India, within Asia, according to the available location data from the USGS. The reported area of impact was western Indian-Antarctic Ridge.

Depth and epicenter details

The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10.0 kilometers. The reported epicenter was located near latitude -50.5174 and longitude 139.3678. Depth is an important factor in how strongly a quake may be felt at the surface, although local geology and distance from the epicenter also play a major role.

Comment: Details of the second from Earthquake Track:
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake

UTC time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 15:01 PM
Your time: Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 16:01 BST
Depth: 10.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type: mww
USGS page: M 6.0 - western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 0 persons


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Tsunami

Woman dies when her SUV was swept away by flash flooding in Petal, Mississippi

Jay Harrison
Atlantanewsfirst.com
Tue, 26 May 2026 10:04 UTC
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A Mississippi woman is dead after flash flooding submerged and swept away her SUV while she was still inside, even as bystanders tried to rescue her.

The incident happened around 3 p.m. Monday in the parking lot of the Eastbrook Commons shopping center in Petal.

Luisa Ortega is an employee at Los Charros Mexican Grill in the shopping center. She says the staff was still inside the restaurant when the rain started to pick up.

"Just flooding in the dining area, flooding in the kitchen," she said. "It was kind of everywhere."

Moments later, Ortega says they noticed a white SUV caught up in fast-moving water in the middle of the parking lot as the driver struggled to get out.

"You could tell that she was... trying to get out or move around," she said. "But the body of water was moving from a lot of different areas."

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Lightning

Lightning strike kills 5 cattle on farm in Marion County, Florida


Fox35orlando.com
Mon, 25 May 2026 09:53 UTC
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A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.

Lettelier Brangus, a private cattle breeding operation in northern Marion County, said the animals were found beneath a tree after storms moved through the area late Saturday night.

What they're saying:

The farm said the loss included several of its top-bred donor cows, identified as LB Ms. Stormi, LB Ms. Black Pearl and LB Ms. Jolene.

"Today we woke up to a sight no cattle farmer ever wants to see," the farm said in a social media post. "While we are devastated to lose some of our top cattle, we know their genetics will continue to be represented in our herd for years to come."

The National Weather Service shared condolences with the family and used the incident as a reminder about lightning safety.

"No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm. That includes under a tree," the agency said in a statement.

The NWS said that if thunder can be heard, a person is close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Seismograph

6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Northern Chile


Onlinekhabar.com
Tue, 26 May 2026 09:26 UTC
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A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

According to the US agency, the earthquake occurred in the Atacama Desert region, around 31 kilometres from the city of Calama, at a depth of about 100 kilometres (63 miles) below the surface.

Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said there was no tsunami threat from the quake and no reports of injuries or serious damage had been received so far.

Local media reported that tremors were felt in the regions of Arica, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, and Atacama.

The South American nation of Chile is among the world's most earthquake-prone countries. Chileans generally do not consider earthquakes below 7.0 magnitude to be a major cause for concern.

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Snowflake

Fresh May snowfall in Kashmir, India


Kashmir Life
Mon, 25 May 2026 14:13 UTC
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Fresh snowfall was reported from Minamarg and the Drass sector near Zoji La on Monday, bringing down temperatures sharply and covering higher reaches under a fresh layer of snow.

Reports said heavy snowfall lashed the upper reaches of Minamarg and areas around Drass near the strategic Zoji La axis, turning vast mountain stretches white.

The fresh spell of snow was accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperature, reviving cold conditions across the region.

Locals and travelers said snow accumulation was visible across higher elevations, while chilly winds and overcast skies added to the wintry conditions.

The snowfall comes amid fluctuating weather conditions in Kashmir and adjoining mountain regions, where intermittent rain and storms have been reported over recent days.

There were no immediate reports of disruption to traffic movement or damage, though authorities were monitoring weather conditions in the high-altitude sector.

Fresh snowfall in the Zoji La and Drass region often leads to a sudden fall in temperatures and impacts local weather patterns across surrounding areas.

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