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Severe thunderstorm kills 9, injures 14 and leaves 500 homeless, Mozambique

A severe thunderstorm hit Mozambique's northernmost province of Niassa on January 9, 2019, killing 9 people. Rainy season in Mozambique runs from October to March. Friday Tabo, an official at the National Disaster Management Institute (INGC) in Niassa said 9...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwPS7L

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EarthUncutTV visits Anak Krakatau, documents changes to the island and surrounding region

James Reynolds of EarthUncutTV visited Anak Krakatau, Indonesia on January 10, 2019, documenting some of the dramatic changes to the island and the surrounding region after its recent eruptions and devastating tsunami on December 22. At least 431 people have been...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwP83F

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Increased seismicity under Soufriere Guadeloupe volcano, West Indies

A sequence of volcanic earthquakes that began under Soufriere Guadeloupe volcano at 08:59 UTC, January 8, 2019, continues with 146 earthquakes since the beginning of the swarm, OVSG reported in its latest update issued January 9. The events are located at a depth...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwNWfs

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Unseasonal storm hits Myanmar's Kalegauk Island, damaging 300 of 500 homes

A powerful unseasonal storm swept through Kalegauk Island in Ye Township, Mon State Myanmar on January 8, 2019, causing damage to more than 300 of 500 homes. Members of the state who traveled to the island to inspect the damage said the storm hit around 07:40 local...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwNKT5

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Northern Greece records all-time low temperature, Athens blanketed in snow

Cold Arctic air and snowstorms affecting Greece over the past couple of days claimed lives of at least 3 people and caused record low temperature in the country's north. Heavy snow disrupted both land and air traffic, with the worst of it affecting East...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwMGfG

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Early-morning fireball over East Coast, US

A bright fireball was seen and recorded above the Northern East Coast at 11:35 UTC (06:35 EST) on January 9, 2019. The event lasted up to 6 seconds. ​The American Meteor Society (AMS) received 195 reports by 19:00 UTC. The event was seen from New York state to...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwKPfs

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'Unprecedented' sandstorm hits Thurso, Scotland

A severe storm hit Scotland on January 7, 2019, producing what Thurso locals described as 'unprecedented' sandstorm. According to residents, until a few months ago, the sand never made its way into the town, not even during the worst storms. However, a...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwKCwq

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Massive dust storm hits New South Wales, turns sky dark red

A massive dust storm swept over parts of New South Wales, Australia on January 8, 2019, turning the sky dark red and causing thousands of homes to lose power. BOM spokeswoman said the cause of the Mars-like conditions were strong winds produced by a thunderstorm....... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwJYH2

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Rare January tornado hits Ohio's Trumbull County

An EF-1 tornado touched down just northeast of Champion Township, Ohio on January 8, 2019. While there were no injuries or fatalities, tornadoes in this part of the country during the month of January are very rare. According to data provided by the NWS, the...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwJMBj

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Eruption at San Miguel (Chaparrastique) volcano, El Salvador

San Miguel volcano in El Salvador, also known as Chaparrastique, continues its eruptive process which started on January 3, 2019, emitting relatively small amounts of gas and ash up to 500 meters (1 640 feet) in height. Between 16:00 local time on January 7 and...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwHv6S

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Asteroid 2019 AS5 flew past Earth at a very close distance of 0.04 LD

A newly discovered asteroid designated 2019 AS5 flew past Earth at a very close distance of 0.04 LD / 0.00010 AU (14 959 km / 9 295 miles) on January 8, 2019. This is the 1st known asteroid to flyby Earth within 1 lunar distance this year and the closest since...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwH8wC

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Heavy rain, snow and cold grips North India, temperatures up to 10 °C (18 °F) below normal

Heavy rain, snow and cold conditions have gripped all three hilly states on North India on January 5 and 6, 2019, with temperatures settling 8 - 10 °C (15 - 18 °F) degrees below normal. Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh as well as...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwD8wP

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Strong M6.4 earthquake hits Tanegashima, Kyushu, Japan

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.4 hit Tanegashima, Kyushu, Japan at 12:39 UTC on January 8, 2019. The agency is reporting a depth of 30 km (18.6 miles). USGS is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 35 km (21.7 miles); EMSC M6.3 at a depth of 40...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwCwgh

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Mud volcano erupts at New Zealand' Waimata Valley, North Island

A mud volcano erupted at New Zealand's Waimata Valley, North Island, sometime during December 2018, covering about 1.2 ha (2.9 acres) of land in white mud and saline water. According to Gisborne District Council, mud volcanos are uncommon in New Zealand, but...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwCdYb

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Powerful eruption at Manam volcano, ash to 16.7 km (55 000 feet) a.s.l., P.N.G.

A powerful eruption started at Manam volcano, Papua New Guinea around 21:00 UTC on January 7, 2019. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red. Volcanic ash dissipated by 06:15 UTC, January 8. According to the Darwin VAAC, satellite imagery suggest volcanic ash...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/QwC2ly

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Level 4 avalanche warning in Alps after blizzards claim 10 lives, more heavy snow in the forecast

At least 10 people have died in Europe as snowstorms swept through much of the continent over the weekend. At least 7 deaths have been reported in the Alps and 3 in Greece. Several people remain missing, including 4 in Norway. Avalanche risk in the northern Alps...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/Qw9YwH

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Strong West Coast winter storm leaves 350 000 without power, traps cars in mudslides

A strong winter storm brought strong winds and high elevation snow to West Coast over the weekend, leaving more than 350 000 homes and causing flash floods and mudslides. Several more waves of heavy rain, gusty winds and high elevation snow are expected before the...... Read more » http://dlvr.it/Qw79vk