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Earthquake swarm detected beneath Mount Rainier, Washington

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

A swarm of hundreds of small earthquakes was detected beneath the summit of Mount Rainier, Washington, starting at 01:29 LT (08:29 UTC) on July 8, 2025, prompting increased monitoring by the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory and the Pacific Northwest Seismic…

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Extremely rare gigantic jet captured from the International Space Station over Mexico and U.S. Southwest

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

An extremely rare gigantic jet, powerful bolt of upward lightning, was captured from the International Space Station as it soared above a thunderstorm over northern Mexico and the U.S. Southwest on July 3, 2025. The striking image, taken by NASA…

Snapshot of the simulated landfall of an atmospheric river along the west coast of North America on February 11, 2020. Credit: DOE Office of Science, Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) project.

U.S. West flood risk increases sharply with wet soils during atmospheric river storms

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Wet antecedent soil moisture increased streamflow magnitudes by 2–4.5 times during atmospheric river storms across 122 U.S. West Coast watersheds between 1980 and 2023, according to a new analysis. The study, published in the Journal of Hydrometeorology on June 4,…

Landslide in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Credit: All India Radio News

Dog saves 67 lives from landslide becoming a hero amid deadly monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, India

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

A dog turned into an unexpected hero by saving 67 lives in Himachal Pradesh’s Siyathi village which was devastated by landslide on June 30, 2025. While monsoon continues to batter the region claiming at least 80 lives so far the…

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Strong winds drive wildfire near Les Pennes–Mirabeau, halting air traffic in Marseille, France

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Strong winds drove a fast-moving wildfire near Les Pennes–Mirabeau, north of Marseille, forcing the shutdown of Marseille–Provence Airport around midday local time on July 8, 2025. The fire burned approximately 30 ha (74 acres), prompted evacuations, and spread smoke across…

Floods in North Carolina triggered by remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal. Credit: Town of Southern Pines

At least three dead as remnants of Chantal bring deadly floods and tornadoes to North Carolina, U.S.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

At least 3 fatalities have been reported across North Carolina as deadly floods caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal continue across the state on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The storm has dropped reportedly over 254 mm (10 inches)…

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M2.4 solar flare erupts from the northeast limb

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

After 18 days with no notable flaring, our star unleashed an M2.4 solar flare from an emerging region on the northeast limb. The flare began at 03:42, peaked at 04:17 and ended at 04:37 UTC.

Flooding and landslide along Nepal-China Border destroys the Miteri bridge on July 8, 2025. Credit: NDRRMA

At least 1 dead, nearly 30 missing as floods destroy Miteri Bridge on China-Nepal border

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

At least 1 fatality and nearly 30 people were reported missing as floods and landslide along the Nepal-China border destroyed the Miteri Bridge on July 8, 2025, halting trade along the key route connecting the two countries.

Local authorities working to clear out flood damage in central Texas following historic floods on July 4, 2025. Credit: Texas DPS

All 27 missing Camp Mystic campers confirmed dead after historic flooding in central Texas

Monday, July 7, 2025

All 27 individuals previously reported missing from Camp Mystic were confirmed dead on July 7, 2025, following historic floods that affected central Texas on July 4. The overall death toll has reached 90, with search and rescue operations still ongoing…

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Damaging tornado impacts Ginunggung and Bajugan villages, Tolitoli, Indonesia

Monday, July 7, 2025

A tornado accompanied by heavy rain struck Galang Subdistrict, Tolitoli Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, at around 14:00 local time (LT) on July 7, 2025, injuring two residents and damaging several homes.

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Video shows destructive flash flood submerging Texas Hill Country bridge in minutes

Monday, July 7, 2025

Severe flash flooding struck central Texas from July 4 to 6, 2025, after extreme rainfall of up to 517 mm (20.3 in) fell within hours, causing rivers to surge by more than 9 m (30 feet) and resulting in extensive damage and loss of…

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Severe hailstorm leaves thick hail cover across León and Moroleón, Guanajuato, Mexico

Monday, July 7, 2025

A severe hailstorm struck the municipalities of León and Moroleón in Guanajuato, Mexico, at approximately 17:30 local time (LT) on July 6, 2025, producing significant hail accumulation across multiple neighborhoods.

Damage caused by Tropical Storm Danas landfall in Taiwan on July 6, 2025

At least 4 dead in Taiwan following Typhoon Danas’ historic landfall

Monday, July 7, 2025

At least four people died after Typhoon Danas made landfall along Taiwan’s central western coast on July 6, 2025, causing widespread flooding and damage. It was the first typhoon to strike the region since 1986.

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Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits near South Island, New Zealand

Monday, July 7, 2025

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit near the southern coast of South Island, New Zealand at 12:53 UTC on July 7, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). GeoNet…

Flood damage in the Town of Southern Pines, North Carolina on July 6, 2025. Credit: Town of Southern Pines

States of emergency declared for Orange and Moore Counties as Chantal floods North Carolina

Monday, July 7, 2025

Heavy rain produced by Tropical Storm Chantal on July 6 2025, inundated roads, damaged infrastructure, and forced emergency declarations in North Carolina’s Moore and Orange counties.

Hawaii Brush fire July 6 2025

Fast-moving brush fire forces evacuations, damages homes and injures five in Maili, Oʻahu, Hawaii

Monday, July 7, 2025

A fast-moving brush fire burned 38 ha (95 acres), injured five, and damaged at least two homes in Māili, O‘ahu, Hawaii, on July 6, 2025. Mandatory evacuations were ordered, with fire crews reporting 75 % containment by 19:30 local time (LT).

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Severe thunderstorms forecast for northern Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and Ukraine

Monday, July 7, 2025

Severe thunderstorms, accompanied by heavy rainfall, large hail, and damaging wind gusts, are forecast to affect northern Italy, southern Slovenia, western Croatia, northeastern Hungary, eastern Slovakia, western Ukraine, and eastern Poland on July 7 and 8, 2025. Widespread weather alerts…

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Major eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki sends ash to 19.6 km, triggers ashfall in nearby villages, Indonesia

Monday, July 7, 2025

A major explosive eruption occurred at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, Indonesia, on July 7, 2025, producing an ash column that rose to over 19 km (63 000 feet) above sea level (a.s.l.). The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red, resulting in the cancellation…

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Early stratospheric warming waves emerging around Antarctic polar vortex

Sunday, July 6, 2025

The Antarctic stratosphere is showing initial signs of disruption, as early warming waves form around a persistently cold polar vortex core. Further intensification and broadening of the anomalies are forecast for July 2025.

Flood damage at La Junta Camp, downriver from Camp Mystic. Credit: David Real

Deadly flooding in central Texas leaves at least 51 dead, 27 missing

Sunday, July 6, 2025

At least 51 people died and 27 remain missing from Camp Mystic after major flooding affected Kerr, Travis, Burnet, and Kendall counties in central Texas between July 3 and 6, 2025. The floods were caused by extreme rainfall brought by…

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