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Volcano

Mt. Dukono in North Halmahera, Indonesia erupts, ash plume reaches 3,000 meters


Antara
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:18 UTC
Mount Dukono in North Halmahera emits an ash column reaching 3,000 meters on November 24, 2024
© Abdul FatahMount Dukono in North Halmahera emits an ash column reaching 3,000 meters on November 24, 2024.
Mount Dukono in North Halmahera, North Maluku, spewed an ash column up to 3,000 meters above the summit on Sunday afternoon at 2:24 p.m. local time.

Sarjan Roboke, an officer of the PGA for Dukono Volcano, said in a press statement that the erupted ash column was white to gray with a thick intensity and tended to move west to northwest.

A series of earthquake tremors was recorded from the volcano, which stands at 1,335 meters above sea level, with a maximum amplitude of 27 and lasting for 4 minutes and 53 seconds.

The current status of the volcano is Level II/Alert.

Roboke called on local residents to avoid a 3-kilometer radius from the peak of the volcano and to wear masks outdoors to protect their respiratory systems from volcanic ash.

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Girl missing as heavy rains in Bolivia cause landslide in capital La Paz


The Express and Star
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:38 UTC
Homes are flooded by the overflowing Pasajahuira River in La Paz, Bolivia
© Juan Karita/APHomes are flooded by the overflowing Pasajahuira River in La Paz, Bolivia
A landslide caused by heavy rains after a prolonged drought in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, has flooded dozens of homes, local authorities said.

It swept away a young girl, spurred evacuations and left parts of the city without electricity.

Torrential rain on Saturday caused a river to spill its banks, dislodging mud from a southwestern La Paz neighbourhood where low-slung, shoddily built dwellings dot the hillside.

The torrent of rocks and soil surged down a narrow ravine early on Sunday, wrecking some two dozen homes and flooding another 40, said Juan Carlos Calvimontes, Bolivia's deputy civil defence minister.

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6m-deep sinkhole opens up on road in Pos Brooke, Malaysia


The Star (Malaysia)
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:06 UTC
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Repairs are being carried out on the 6m-deep sinkhole that emerged along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang, near Kampung Jek Jok, Pos Brooke.

Gua Musang OCPD Supt Sik Choon Foo confirmed the ongoing repairs but stated that the route has not been fully opened to vehicular use.

Thus far, only one lane has been made accessible to road users from Lojing and Cameron Highlands.
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Snowflake Cold

Up to 31 inches of November snow cover recorded in Ukraine

Julia Shramko
unn.ua
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:29 UTC
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In the Zaroslyak tract, snow cover of 70-80 cm was recorded at a temperature of -2°C. On Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirsky, the weather is cloudy with clearings, the temperature is +1°C.

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"As of 8:00 a.m. on November 25, 2024, it is cloudy in the Zaroslyak tract, snowing (snow cover is 70-80 cm), southwest wind 3-4 m/s, air temperature -2°C," the unit said.

As of 08:30, the weather on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirsky was cloudy with clearings. North wind 6-7 m/s. The air temperature is +1°C.

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Tsunami

Floods sweep through parts of England and Wales in wake of Storm Bert - 80% of month's rain in under 48 hours

AzPost
YouTube
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:38 UTC
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Floods swept through parts of Britain on Sunday (November 24) as residents woke to flooded homes and streets as Storm Bert battered Britain.

Floods in the small Welsh town of Pontypridd, near Cardiff, left residents battling high water levels and volunteering in groups to help clear water from their homes and streets using an assortment of buckets.

Emergency workers rescued a dog while local resident Victor fled the town with his partner and pet cat 'cookie' after moving their valuables to the upper floor of the home, planning on returning once waters subside.


Comment: The Express and Star reported on November 24:
Storm Bert has brought more than 80% of November's average monthly rainfall in less than 48 hours as it continues to cause disruption around the country.

Strong winds have caused flights to be cancelled and trees have fallen on railway lines meaning lengthy delays.

Gusts of up to 70mph are forecast for Sunday and crosswinds of around 40mph have caused cancellations to some flights from Heathrow Airport on Sunday morning.

At Gatwick Airport and Birmingham Airport there are some minor delays as a result of the adverse weather conditions.

The Met Office issued a fourth wind warning for the UK on Sunday morning, which covers central and eastern parts of England from 8am until 9pm.

Since the storm began in the early hours of Saturday, 149mm of rain has fallen in Tyn-Y-Waun in Mid Glamorgan, Wales.

On average, the area sees 180mm of rain in the whole of November, Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said.

In England, 135.7mm of rain has been recorded from the beginning of the storm until 11am on Sunday in White Barrow in Devon which is around half of the total rainfall typical in November.


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Sinkhole swallows cement truck in Corpus Christi, Texas


KIII 3 News
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:16 UTC
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The cement-truck driver was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover, Corpus Christi Police Department officers said.

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Snowflake Cold

Türkiye's central cities see heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures - 20 inches of snow


Daily Sabah
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:52 UTC
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© AAA drone shot of the forested area with pine trees in the Bozdağ region, Eskişehir, Türkiye, Nov. 24, 2024.
The arrival of snow and freezing temperatures across central and eastern Türkiye is marking a significant start to the winter season. From Kayseri in the Central Anatolia region to Niğde in the heart of Türkiye, several cities have been blanketed in snow, with freezing temperatures reaching as low as minus 5 degrees Celsius (23 degrees Fahrenheit). Snow has caused disruptions, but it also brought a sense of excitement as the season's first snowfall set the stage for winter weather.

In Kayseri, at the beginning of the evening, the snow quickly covered rooftops, cars, streets, and parks in the city. With temperatures dropping to minus 5 degrees Celsius, the local authorities worked swiftly to clear roads, especially in the mountainous areas surrounding the city. The snow also affected Erciyes Mountain, a popular ski resort that saw significant snowfall at its higher altitudes.

In Yozgat, by morning, the city center was completely covered in white, and road crews were out clearing the streets. Local residents, shared their excitement, stating that they were happy to see the first snow and hoped it would continue throughout the season.

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Doberman

Owner arrested after two German Shepherds fatally attack 5-year-old girl in Vietnam

Pham Du
VnExpress.net
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:15 UTC
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Phung Thi Son, a 37-year-old resident of northern Vinh Phuc Province, has been arrested after her two German Shepherds fatally attacked a 5-year-old girl.

Police of the province's Vinh Tuong District detained Son on Saturday on charges of involuntary manslaughter. Son, a relative of the victim, lives just 50 meters away from the girl's home.

The dogs, a male and a female, were fed rice and cornmeal and had been vaccinated. On Wednesday evening, Son let them outside without muzzles after feeding them.

At approximately 7:45 p.m., the child was playing near her home when the dogs attacked her, biting her neck and abdomen. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the girl succumbed to her injuries.
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Attention

4 pilot whales dead after mass stranding of 40 on beach in New Zealand


1news.co.nz
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:02 UTC
Pilot whales stranded on Ruakākā Beach in Northland.
Pilot whales stranded on Ruakākā Beach in Northland.
Four pilot whales have died in a mass stranding on a beach in Northland this afternoon.

Project Jonah, the Department of Conservation (DOC), police and local iwi Patuharakeke were called after 40 whales were stranded on Ruakākā Beach.

Three adult pilot whales and one calf has since died, DOC told 1News in a statement.

"DOC staff and Project Jonah are on site, and there is some concern that the pilot whales will re-strand themselves. DOC staff and Project Jonah are monitoring the situation and staying vigilant for further possible strandings."

"The local iwi Pareharakeke will be at the beach maintaining watch overnight. DOC will stay a little longer this evening, then be back again at first light," DOC said.

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Landslide triggered by heavy rain kills 10, including children, in eastern Congo

James Tasamba
Anadolu Agency
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:45 UTC
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At least 10 people were killed, the majority children, and three others injured after a landslide triggered by heavy rains hit eastern Congo, a civil society group said Saturday.

The landslide in Kalehe territory in South Kivu province followed heavy rains overnight Friday, Delphin Birimbi, president of the Kalehe civil society group told reporters.

Reports said eight children were among the dead.

Birimbi said several houses were swept away and 31 others damaged.
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