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Snowflake

Best of the Web: Over a meter (40") of snowfall in 24 hours at Californian Ski Area with 10 resorts getting at least 2 feet

Patrick Thorne
snow-forecast.com
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:03 UTC
California's Bear Valley reported the second most snowfall in the last 24 hours - 32
California's Bear Valley reported the second most snowfall in the last 24 hours - 32"
California has had some huge snowfalls, as forecast, over the last 24 hours.

China Peak has recorded the largest accumulation, with 42" (105cm) falling within 24 hours between Thursday and Friday.

Bear Valley, pictured above yesterday, reported the second most snowfall in the last 24 hours - 32" (80cm).
"We received 32" - almost 3 FEET of fresh snow overnight! All upper mountain lifts are spinning! Grizz chair will be on delay this morning as our team conducts avalanche mitigation. Get ready for the best riding of the season!!!" the resort posted on social media.
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Tsunami

Flooding in southern Ecuador collapses bridge, damages buildings on March 10


Euronews
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:53 UTC
Images of the La Banda sector in northern Loja
Images of the La Banda sector in northern Loja, which suffered flooding from the rains on March 13, 2025.
Heavy rains in southern Ecuador caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to overflow, damaging buildings and collapsing a bridge.

A cleanup operation began on Tuesday in southern Ecuador after heavy rains caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to overflow.

Floodwaters damaged multiple buildings, and a bridge collapsed, the National Secretariat of Risk Management (SNGR) reported.

The city of Loja, home to 215,000 people, was among the affected areas. Authorities warned of more heavy rainfall expected on Wednesday, urging residents to remain cautious.

As crews worked to clear debris, locals braced for further potential flooding in the Andean region near the Peruvian border.

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Cloud Lightning

Powerful storm causes mudslides and flooding in California


BBC
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:43 UTC
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Heavy rain in Southern California triggered mudslides and engulfed part of a roadway.

Video shows vehicles submerged in mud.

The storm also managed to produced a short-lived EF0 tornado that damaged some homes and cars in Pico Rivera.

The storm is expected to strengthen Friday and move towards the central US.

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Cloud Lightning

Storm pummels Tijuan, Mexico - widespread flooding, landslides, fallen trees, traffic accidents reported

Salvador Rivera
borderreport.com
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:24 UTC
Crews work to clear damage in a flooded street.
© Tijuana Fire DepartmentCrews work to clear damage in a flooded street.
The persistent storm, and in particular Thursday's rain, has wreaked havoc on the city of Tijuana leaving behind landslides, downed trees and power lines, countless traffic accidents and flooding throughout the city, according to Tijuana's civil defense department.

One man was sent to the hospital when a falling power line landed on him.

Firefighters say they have responded to dozens of traffic accidents including the rescue of passengers in eight cars that got stuck in a flooded intersection.

Civil defense officials say at least four power poles have collapsed knocking out electricity to dozens of neighborhoods.

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Attention

Humpback whale dies after washing up on Delaware seashore


fox5dc.com
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:39 UTC
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A humpback whale died after washing up at Delaware Seashore State Park Thursday morning.

Whale Discovered

What we know: FOX 5 received pictures and videos of the whale from a Delaware photographer, Jen Pawloski, who witnessed the recovery efforts. She said crews were working to move the whale around 8:30 a.m.

Pawloski said in her assessment there were "no visible ship strikes or entanglement issues."


Comment: Also in March: Dead fin whale washes ashore near Delaware Memorial Bridge

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Tsunami

Heavy rains devastate Viacha, Bolivia - floods displace thousands


WION
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:33 UTC
Crops and homes in the Bolivian highlands flooded by heavy rain
Crops and homes in the Bolivian highlands flooded by heavy rain
Severe flooding in Viacha has left over 6,000 people affected, causing massive economic losses.

Heavy rains have devastated farmland, stranded livestock, and left many residents struggling to recover.

As floodwaters rise, farmers face crop destruction and mounting challenges.

Authorities are assessing the damage and planning relief efforts to aid those impacted.

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Snowflake

Surprise heavy snowfall hits Côte-d'Or, France


evrimagaci.org
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:02 UTC
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On Thursday, March 13, 2025, residents of Côte-d'Or were greeted with the unexpected sight of heavy snowfall blanketing the region. Starting early in the morning, around 5 AM, snow started falling across various areas, leaving many surprised by the abrupt shift from spring-like conditions to winter weather. Motorists and residents shared pictures of the snow on social media, capturing the beauty and chaos it brought.

Reports indicated significant accumulation, with places like Semur-en-Auxois measuring nearly 10 cm on the ground and Bligny-le-Sec reaching up to 15 cm. Such levels of snow were reminiscent of winter, which the region hadn't experienced for some time. This sudden snowfall led to complications for drivers, especially as thick flakes continued to fall throughout the morning, making travel hazardous.

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Arrow Down

Car swallowed by sinkhole in snowy parking lot in Russia on March 9


Yahoo! News
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:23 UTC
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Security camera footage in Ufa, Russia, captured a car disappearing into the ground in a parking lot on March 9.

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Doberman

Turkish official pledges to enact law to cull stray dogs after 2-year-old's death

Daniel Miller
fox4news.com
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:35 UTC
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Turkey's interior minister is vowing to implement a law to remove stray dogs after the death of a 2-year-old child last week.

What is the 'massacre law'?

Labeled the "massacre law" by animal welfare groups, the legislation was passed by parliament in 2024 requiring municipalities to collect stray dogs and house them in shelters to be vaccinated, neutered or spayed before making them available for adoption.

According to the Associated Press, dogs that are in pain, terminally ill or present a health risk to humans will be euthanized. Although this legislation was passed last year, municipal authorities have only partially enacted it.

Girl killed by stray dogs

The backstory: Two-year-old Rana El Selci died after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Konya, central Turkey, on March 7, the Associated Press reported. The child's death sparked a renewed outcry about the 4 million stray dogs that the government estimates wander Turkey's streets and rural areas.
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Volcano

Residents evacuated as Guatemala's Volcano de Fuego spews lava, rocks

Johan Ordonez
Yahoo! News
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:01 UTC
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© Johan Ordonez/AFPGuatemala's Fuego volcano is located 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the capital Guatemala City, March 10, 2025
Guatemalan authorities evacuated around a thousand people on Monday after Central America's most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks.

Residents with traumatic memories of a deadly eruption in 2018 sought refuge after the Fuego volcano exploded spectacularly 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the capital Guatemala City.

"We heard the rumblings and then a strong eruption," Manuel Cobox, 46, told AFP after leaving his home with his wife and three daughters.

Some 125 families, around 900 people, were moved to safety from the community of El Porvenir, said Juan Laureano, a spokesman for Guatemala's disaster coordination agency, Conred.

Residents of another community in Las Lajitas were also evacuated, the official added.

Comment: Stream from March 9, 2025:

Shockwave at 2:37 - An explosion is heard from the shockwave which was powerful enough to shake the camera that is 8km (5 miles) away.


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