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Storm delivers nearly 2 feet of fresh snow in 24 hours to Powder Mountain, Utah

Julia Schneemann
SnowBrains
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:27 UTC
Fresh snowfall at PowMow.
Fresh snowfall at PowMow.
After around 14 inches during the day, Powder Mountain, Utah, received an additional three inches of snow overnight, bringing the 24-hour total to nearly two feet since Thursday night, March 6. The storm delivered much-needed fresh coverage following a week of spring conditions, with consistently low temperatures preserving the quality of the snowfall. A deep layer of powder now covers most of the hardpack left by recent melt-freeze cycles, offering soft conditions across the mountain.

For today, Friday, March 7, cloud coverage is expected to persist throughout the day, with a 50% chance of snow before 11:00 a.m. However, the likelihood of additional accumulation decreases as the day progresses. Forecasts predict a high of 22°F with light north-northwest breezes, ensuring that the fresh snow remains in excellent condition.

Located in northern Utah, Powder Mountain is known for its expansive terrain and uncrowded slopes. With more than 8,00 acres of skiable terrain—the most of any resort in North America—Powder Mountain offers a mix of groomed runs, tree skiing, and vast backcountry-style areas. The resort limits daily ticket sales to preserve its reputation for fresh tracks and an authentic ski experience.

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Stunning waterspout captured on camera off Tahiti


Lastly.com
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:11 UTC
Waterspout Captured on Camera in Tahiti
© Florence SacazeWaterspout Captured on Camera in Tahiti
A stunning waterspout recently captured in Tahiti has taken the internet by storm, with the video rapidly gaining popularity.

This natural phenomenon, characterised by a funnel-shaped cloud forming over water, showcases the beauty and power of nature.

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Seismograph

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes Antofagasta on Chile's coast


mixvale.com.br
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:13 UTC
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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the coastal region of Antofagasta in northern Chile on Thursday, March 6. The seismic event, recorded by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), occurred around 1:21 p.m. local time (4:21 p.m. UTC) and caught residents of the port city—known for its mining and maritime trade significance—by surprise. Preliminary data indicate the quake had two depth peaks: one at 117 miles and another at 129 miles, marking it as an intermediate-depth event within the Earth's crust. So far, no casualties or significant damage have been reported, though the tremor caused widespread alarm among the local population.

Antofagasta's location within the Pacific Ring of Fire accounts for the frequent seismic activity in the area. This tectonic hotspot, one of the most active on the planet, results from the collision between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate. Thursday's quake was detected by seismographic stations in neighboring countries like Bolivia and Argentina, underscoring its strength and reach across dozens of kilometers.

Videos and photos shared by residents on social media captured the exact moment the ground began to shake, with objects falling from shelves and people seeking shelter. While the earthquake's intensity was moderate on a global scale, it was strong enough to rattle the community, which is no stranger to the tectonic instability of the Chilean landscape.

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Blue Planet

You're wrong, PBS, real-world data doesn't show a climate crisis happening

Anthony Watts and H. Sterling Burnett
Climate Realism
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:46 UTC
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The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) recently published article by Seth Borenstein of the Associated Press (AP), titled "Scientists say EPA just needs to look around the world to see the growing dangers of climate change," which says that proof of catastrophic climate change is found in obvious "growing dangers" evident for all to see. This is false. Borenstein's story, which PBS didn't bother to verify or even question, paints a false picture of an impending climate catastrophe, citing everything from worsening wildfires to supposed ocean acidification, all while conveniently ignoring the very real benefits of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide.

"As President Donald Trump's administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they just need to look around because it's obvious how bad global warming is and how it's getting worse," says the AP's Borenstein.

Obvious in what way? It is certainly not obvious looking at the available data on weather trends or measurements of human welfare like lives lost to weather-related disasters and temperatures. PBS fails to acknowledge that the climate has always changed and there is little evidence to support the notion that human activities have altered climate in a way that is leading us toward disaster. Let's break down some of the claims in the AP/PBS article and counter them with real-world data.
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Attention

Man dies after being attacked by wild buffalo in Kerala, India


Mathrubhumi.com
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:36 UTC
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A Jharkhand native, Sanjay, who was undergoing treatment after being attacked by a wild buffalo in Malakkappara, died on Thursday morning. The attack occurred on Sunday evening, leaving him with severe spinal and internal injuries. Hospital authorities confirmed that these injuries led to his death.

The incident happened while Sanjay was buying goods from a shop. He was walking on the road when a wild buffalo suddenly charged at him. Locals rushed him to a nearby Tata hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was later shifted to a hospital in Pollachi for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday morning.

Malakkappara is an area known for frequent sightings of wild animals, including buffaloes, elephants and leopards. Sanjay and his family had been living there for years. It remains unclear whether his body will be transported to Jharkhand.
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Arrow Down

3 helicopter skiers presumed dead after avalanche in Alaska backcountry

Thao Nguyen
USA TODAY
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:24 UTC
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Three men flown by helicopter to the Alaska backcountry for a skiing trip are presumed dead after they were caught in a massive avalanche, authorities said Wednesday.

The avalanche happened Tuesday afternoon in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, a small resort town about 40 miles southwest of Anchorage, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The department said state wildlife troopers were alerted of the avalanche shortly after 5 p.m. local time.

A preliminary investigation revealed that three heli-skiers were swept away by the avalanche at around 3:30 p.m., according to the department. Guides from a commercial heli-skiing operation attempted to locate the skiers using avalanche beacons to identify their location.

The beacons estimated that the skiers were likely buried in snow between 40 feet to nearly 100 feet deep, the department said. The guides were unable to recover the skier's bodies due to the depth.
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Volcano

Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii erupts for the 12th time since December


YouTube
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:52 UTC
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Kilauea eruption sends lava over 150 feet into the air.

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Doberman

Manitoba man dies on February 23 after dog attack


CBC News
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:24 UTC
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A 56-year-old man died at a Winnipeg hotel two days after he suffered serious injuries while being attacked by five dogs outside a home in southwestern Manitoba.

The man was attacked on Feb. 21 in Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, south of Riding Mountain National Park, Sgt. Paul Manaigre said in an email on Wednesday.

Yellowhead RCMP were called and an officer and paramedics who arrived shortly after 3 p.m. saw the man "lying motionless, face down in the snow, being attacked by the dogs," Manaigre said.

The paramedics stayed in the ambulance due to concerns for their safety but tried to scare the dogs away by honking and turning on the siren, he said.

The RCMP officer got out of his vehicle and yelled at the dogs to take their attention away from the victim, but that led to the dogs becoming aggressive toward him.

He then approached the man and shot two of the dogs, Manaigre said. The other three dogs then ran off toward the rear of the home of which they belong to and the paramedics rushed to provide medical aid to the victim.
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Windsock

Giant dust storm sweeps across West Texas, New Mexico


WFAA
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:13 UTC
A view of the Dallas skyline on Tuesday afternoon as a dust storm raced across Texas.
A view of the Dallas skyline on Tuesday afternoon as a dust storm raced across Texas.
The storm left some areas cloaked in near darkness, forcing many drivers to pull over.

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Hardhat

Intense hailstorm with giant hail hits Fujian, China

Rishika Yadav
Watchers.news
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:53 UTC
Giant hailstone in Fujian, China - March 3, 2025.
© Eric WangGiant hailstone in Fujian, China - March 3, 2025.
A severe hailstorm battered Zhangpu, Fujian Province, on March 2 - 3, 2025, unleashing hailstones reportedly as large as 14 cm (5.5 inches) in diameter.

If confirmed by the China Meteorological Administration, this could rank among the largest hailstones ever recorded in China.

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