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Magnitude-6.2 offshore earthquake occurs west of Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica


Crisis24.garda.com
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 18:40 UTC
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A magnitude-6.2 earthquake occurred off the northwestern coast of Costa Rica at around 12:43 Oct. 12. The epicenter was about 42 km (26 miles) northwest of Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province.

The tremor occurred at a depth of about 18 km (12 miles), and moderate shaking was probably felt in western coastal areas of Guanacaste Province, as well as light shaking throughout parts of northwestern Costa Rica and southwestern Nicaragua.

There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake, and significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas.

Light-to-moderate aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.
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Early snowfall turns Xinjiang, China into wonderland


ecns.cn
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:45 UTC
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A recent snowfall has turned the Cheshi Ancient Trail scenic area in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region into a wonderland.ใ€€

The snow-carpeted Cheshi Ancient Trail, which dates back about 2000 years ago, is a shortcut through the Tianshan Mountains that historically linked trade routes along the Silk Road.

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In Russia's republic of Sakha, a fatal stray dog attack underscores country-wide problem


The Moscow Times
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:38 UTC
Dogs in the village of Chulman in the Sakha Republic.
Dogs in the village of Chulman in the Sakha Republic.
Dozens of residents of a small village in Russia's republic of Sakha (Yakutia) protested against local authorities on Wednesday after a 12-year-old local girl died from injuries sustained in an attack by a pack of stray dogs.

"We came here to demand at least some action," a local resident who attended the protest told the Sibir.Realii news outlet, adding that local head Stalik Deryagin "hasn't done sh**" to address residents' repeated complaints about packs of strays terrorizing the village.

"This is an issue [that has persisted for] several years, not months. Should we take up arms ourselves [to shoot the animals] now? They are forcing us to do this!" he said.

The Wednesday protest did not last long, as a squad of about 20 policemen and security forces officers soon arrived to disperse the crowd, eyewitnesses told Sibir.Realii.

Like other parts of Sakha and other regions of Russia, Chulman, a village of less than 10,000 people some 750 kilometers south of the republic's capital Yakutsk, has been grappling with a stray dog crisis for decades.
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Tsunami

Heavy rains flood Mecca, Saudi Arabia as thunderstorms hit holy city and surrounding regions

Khitam Al Amir
Gulf News
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:30 UTC
Flash floods hit Mecca following dust storm.
Flash floods hit Mecca following dust storm.
Heavy rains lashed Mecca on Thursday, bringing thunderstorms and torrents that swept through the holy city and surrounding areas.

Videos shared widely on social media captured the intensity of the downpour, which followed a wave of dust that had earlier reduced visibility across the region.

The National Meteorological Centre had previously issued alerts warning of moderate to heavy thunderstorms, with potential flooding and hail in parts of Mecca, Jizan, Asir, Al Baha, and Medina. The forecast also called for strong winds carrying dust, with thunderstorms expected across parts of the Eastern Province and fog likely in some coastal areas of Tabuk.

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Symbolic? Bald eagle nest explodes in fireball after being hit by lightning strike in Colorado

Quinn Eaton
whiskeyriff.com
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:10 UTC
Wrong place, wrong time.
Wrong place, wrong time.
Have you ever heard anyone say that "Mother Nature is undefeated?" This video below is a rather good representation of that. A mother bald eagle was trying to protect her nest (perched in a tree in the Stearns Lake area) from a stalking red-tailed hawk, and little did she know, there was an even bigger threat that she could do nothing about.

In the blink of an eye, a lightning strike burst down and it sure seemed to be a direct hit on the nest. Bald eagle nests are known to be sizable, with some being more than four to five feet wide and two to three feet deep. And as you'll see in the clip that was captured by a wildlife camera set up to monitor the nest, the bald eagle home was disintegrated in an explosive fireball after being struck by the lightning.

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Tsunami

River in flood-hit Chad's capital surges to record level


Reuters
Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:29 UTC
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The Logone river in Chad's capital has risen to its highest level in 30-40 years, the authorities said on Wednesday, threatening further turmoil to a country that has been battling devastating nationwide floods for weeks.

West and Central Africa's annual monsoon has swept parts of the region with above-average downpours this rainy season, triggering widespread floods. Chad is the worst-hit with 1.9 million people affected across much of the country as of Oct. 5, according to the U.N. humanitarian agency OCHA.

By Wednesday morning, the Logone river had swelled even higher than forecast, hitting 8.18 meters. "This is a record not seen for at least 30 to 40 years," said the head of the National Meteorology Agency, Sakine Youssouf.

Prime Minister Allah Maye Halina chaired a meeting of the national flood management committee on Wednesday to agree an action plan to respond to the floods, which he said had hit eight of the capital N'Djamena's 10 districts and 17 out of 23 of Chad's provinces.


Comment: Thunderstorms are bringing unprecedented greening to the southern Sahara desert

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Dogs fatally attack a man behind a building in Albany, New York

Michael Hill
ABC News
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:05 UTC
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A 59-year-old man was killed in a "horrific" attack by a pack of dogs in a back yard next to a house where two dozen of the animals were kept, police said Thursday.

Officers responding to a call found eight or nine mixed-breed pit bulls attacking James Provost of nearby Schenectady at about 6 p.m. Wednesday. One of the officers fired his weapon to stop the attack, killing one dog and dispersing the others, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said at a news conference.

Provost was declared dead at the scene. A caretaker helped round up the surviving dogs, which were taken to an area shelter. Their fate will be determined by a judge, Hawkins said.

Hawkins said investigators were still trying Thursday to piece together key details. They didn't know why Provost was in the yard or how he got there, miles from his home. And they didn't know why the dogs' owner, who lives elsewhere, kept 24 mixed-breed pit bulls at the house in a modest section of Albany. Fifteen of the dogs were puppies.

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Cloud Precipitation

Hail, heavy rains lash UAE - stunning waterfalls form in mountainous areas


Khaleej Times
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:49 UTC
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A hailstorm, accompanied by heavy rains, has hit parts of UAE. A yellow alert had earlier been issued by the nation's Met Department earlier on Thursday.

Fujairah is experiencing heavy rains, causing water to pool on roads. Cars can be seen wading across the shallow floods, spraying water as they drive past. Authorities across the emirate have also geared up, helping residents on the road by directing traffic.

In a video shared by Storm Centre, heavy rains can be seen as the person recording greets others driving by. Watch the video below:

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Heavy rainfall as remnants of storm Kirk sweep across France and Belgium


Euronews
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:21 UTC
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The worst of the low pressure system seems to have passed, but officials remain alert as further rainfall and high water levels remain.

One person has been killed as low pressure system, formerly storm, Kirk swept across France, according to local media reports. The Isle de France region saw severe flooding and record high water levels, as did the Alpes-Maritimes region.

The departement Seine-et-Marne in Isle de France was most severely impacted by the heavy rainfall, flooding houses and blocking several roads. A red flood alert announced on Thursday remains in place there as further rainfall and potential flooding is expected in the coming days.

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Northern Lights shimmer over UK in stunning photos

Simon King, Ian Aikman and Hafsa Khalil
BBC
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:07 UTC
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© REUTERSAngel of the North, Gateshead
The Northern Lights have splashed vivid colour across UK night skies once again, with stunning images captured all across the country.

The lights, also known as aurora borealis, were expected to be seen only as far south as the Midlands, but on Wednesday night, according to BBC Weather was the strongest and most widespread showing of the phenomenon in the UK since May.

As solar activity weakens, it might still be possible for those in some Northern areas to see the lights on Friday, but elsewhere, the chances are low.

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