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January 30, 2023

California Earthquakes Result in Closure of Major State Park Route

Recent earthquake in California have led to the closure of Mattole Road, a heavily traveled major route through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The road has been shut down indefinitely due to a

Disaster·News·USA

The Santa Anita Dam: A Vital Piece of Los Angeles County’s Flood Control Infrastructure

The recent wildfires have left the mountainous regions of Los Angeles County vulnerable to intense storms and potential flooding. The destruction of vegetation by the 2020 Bobcat fire has left canyons exposed, and another storm could cause dirt, boulders, and

January 26, 2023

Axial Seamount: Oregon’s Underwater Volcano Hits 90% Pre-Eruption Level with 1,000+ Daily Quakes

Nature·News·Ocean

Three hundred miles off Oregon’s coast, a submarine volcano is swelling with magma. Scientists monitoring Axial Seamount have recorded more than 1,000 earthquakes per

Red River Flooding Halts $480M I-35 Bridge Construction After Record 8.74-Inch Oklahoma Rainfall

News·Water

Oklahoma’s record April deluge has the Red River raging and poses serious challenges for the I-35 bridge construction on the Texas-Oklahoma border. The April

Disaster·Europe·News

Crete Earthquake Reaches 6.3 Magnitude, Tsunami Warnings Issued Across Eastern Mediterranean

A powerful shake rattled the Greek islands early Wednesday morning, being felt as far away as Egypt and Israel. The ground trembled at 1:50 AM, strong enough to be noticed across the

Govind Tekale

May 14, 2025

Aviation·News·USA

FAA Ground Stops at Austin Airport as 2-Inch Hail and 70 MPH Winds Threaten Central Texas

An omega block weather pattern has anchored itself over the Central U.S., forcing repeated waves of thunderstorms to pass through Austin until Thursday, May 8, 2025. This large-scale pattern, where two low-pressure troughs flank

Sonali Tiwary

May 6, 2025

Representative Image. Melbourne Airport. Photo Source: Dicklyon (CC BY 4.0)

Australia·Disaster·News

Melbourne Airport Grass Fire: 1,070 Hectares Burned, 23 CFA Brigades Responding, Flights Operating Normally

A grass fire broke out near Melbourne Airport on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:53 pm AEST. The blaze started on Loemans Road in Bulla and has spread southeast toward Deep Creek

Sonali Tiwary

May 6, 2025

News·USA·Water

Santa Ynez Reservoir Crisis: How a 100-Foot Tear Led to 9-Month Repair Delays Before Wildfire

The January 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfire exposed a critical gap in our urban water infrastructure—a gap measured in millions of empty gallons. When flames tore through the canyons, firefighters discovered the 117

Govind Tekale

May 6, 2025

India·Latest·News·Politics·Water

India Flushes Silt-Choked Dams and Fast-Tracks 10,000 MW Projects After Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

India has begun reservoir flushing at two major hydroelectric plants and accelerated six stalled projects following its suspensiIndia has begun reservoir flushing at two major hydroelectric plants and accelerated six stalled projects

Govind Tekale

May 6, 2025

Felt grid for the M4.6 Singleton, NSW earthquake. Photo Source: Australian Government (Goscience Australia)

Australia·Disaster·News

NSW Earthquake: 4.6 Magnitude Tremor Felt Widely, Over 3,500 Reports Logged Early Wednesday

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake centered near Broke in NSW’s Hunter Valley jolted residents awake early Wednesday morning, with vibrations felt across a wide area including Sydney’s high-rise buildings. The quake struck at

Govind Tekale

April 23, 2025

An epicenter of an earthquake. Photo Source - USGS

Disaster·News

6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea’s New Britain, Triggers Tsunami Warning

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea early Saturday morning, triggering temporary tsunami warnings for the region. The quake struck at 6:04 am local time near the southern

Govind Tekale

April 5, 2025

Australia·Disaster

Cyclone Alfred Brings 155 km/h Winds and 12.3m Waves, $16,100 Fines for Beachgoers as Brisbane Opens Refuge Shelters

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred inches toward southeast Queensland, residents are preparing for what could be days of destructive winds, dangerous storm surges, and potentially life-threatening flooding. Here’s everything you need to know

Tejal Somvanshi

March 6, 2025

Representative Image: Broken House. Photo Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife (Flickr)

Climate·USA

Climate Change Threatens $1.5 Trillion in U.S. Home Values

Your home’s value could drop significantly over the next 30 years due to climate change. A new study shows U.S. house prices could fall by $1.5 trillion as severe weather becomes more

Govind Tekale

February 16, 2025

News·USA

NYC Braces for Supermoon Flood Tides: How Close Lunar Pull May Trigger Flooding Tonight

A coastal flood advisory has been issued for New York City’s five boroughs, but the culprit isn’t rain, this time. The National Weather Service spokesperson explained to PIX11 News that the supermoon

Govind Tekale

October 18, 2024

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