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Earthquake swarm detected beneath Mount Rainier, Washington

Teo Blašković — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:54:44 +0000

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 Network.

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

Reet Kaur — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:15:00 +0000

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, 2025, establishes a nonlinear threshold effect in soil moisture, above which flood response to atmospheric rivers increases sharply.

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

Rishav Kothari — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:58:51 +0000

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) of rain in some areas and spawned at least four tornadoes in the state.

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

Rishav Kothari — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:03:00 +0000

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 across the region.

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

Reet Kaur — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:52:29 +0000

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 life.

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

Rishav Kothari — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:05 +0000

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.

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

Reet Kaur — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:05:04 +0000

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

Rishav Kothari — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:31:00 +0000

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 the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry.

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Tropical Storm Chantal to make landfall over South Carolina on July 6

Rishav Kothari — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:34:46 +0000

Tropical Storm Chantal formed as the third named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on July 5, 2025. It is forecast to make landfall over South Carolina on the morning of July 6, which would make it the first storm of the season to make landfall over the U.S.

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Lightning strikes ignite fireworks, cause injuries during July 4 thunderstorms, Florida

Reet Kaur — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:45:00 +0000

Lightning caused a premature fireworks detonation and injured three people during severe thunderstorms affecting central and west Florida on July 4, 2025.

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