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Earthquake swarm detected beneath Mount Rainier, Washington
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…
Extremely rare gigantic jet captured from the International Space Station over Mexico and U.S. Southwest
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…
U.S. West flood risk increases sharply with wet soils during atmospheric river storms
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,…
Dog saves 67 lives from landslide becoming a hero amid deadly monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, India
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…
Strong winds drive wildfire near Les Pennes–Mirabeau, halting air traffic in Marseille, France
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…
At least three dead as remnants of Chantal bring deadly floods and tornadoes to North Carolina, U.S.
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)…
M2.4 solar flare erupts from the northeast limb
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.
At least 1 dead, nearly 30 missing as floods destroy Miteri Bridge on China-Nepal border
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.
All 27 missing Camp Mystic campers confirmed dead after historic flooding in central Texas
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…
Damaging tornado impacts Ginunggung and Bajugan villages, Tolitoli, Indonesia
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.
Video shows destructive flash flood submerging Texas Hill Country bridge in minutes
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…
Severe hailstorm leaves thick hail cover across León and Moroleón, Guanajuato, Mexico
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.
At least 4 dead in Taiwan following Typhoon Danas’ historic landfall
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.
Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits near South Island, New Zealand
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…
States of emergency declared for Orange and Moore Counties as Chantal floods North Carolina
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.
Fast-moving brush fire forces evacuations, damages homes and injures five in Maili, Oʻahu, Hawaii
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).
Severe thunderstorms forecast for northern Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and Ukraine
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…
Major eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki sends ash to 19.6 km, triggers ashfall in nearby villages, Indonesia
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…
Early stratospheric warming waves emerging around Antarctic polar vortex
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.
Deadly flooding in central Texas leaves at least 51 dead, 27 missing
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…
Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall over Litchfield Beach, South Carolina
Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall over Litchfield Beach, South Carolina at approximately 05:00 EDT (09:00 UTC) on July 6, 2025.
Rare July snowfall blankets highlands of Rize and Trabzon, Turkey
Rare snowfall blanketed high-altitude regions of Rize and Trabzon in northeastern Turkey in early July, creating a winter-like landscape amid peak summer.
Tropical Storm Chantal to make landfall over South Carolina on July 6
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…
Lightning strikes ignite fireworks, cause injuries during July 4 thunderstorms, Florida
Lightning caused a premature fireworks detonation and injured three people during severe thunderstorms affecting central and west Florida on July 4, 2025.
At least 24 dead, dozens missing after catastrophic flooding along Guadalupe River, Texas
At least 24 fatalities have been reported following severe flooding in Central Texas after the Guadalupe River reached historic heights on July 4, 2025. Dozens remain missing as search and rescue operations continue. A State of Disaster has been declared…
Three fatalities confirmed as intense thunderstorms and tornado hit central New Jersey
Severe thunderstorms, including an EF-1 tornado, struck central New Jersey during the evening hours of July 3, 2025, killing three people and causing widespread structural damage and power outages.
Multiple fatalities reported as historic floods strike Kerrville, Texas
Catastrophic flash floods struck parts of Texas including Kerrville, causing multiple fatalities as the Guadalupe River the reached its second-highest level on record on July 4, 2025. Flash flood emergencies have been issued across multiple counties as the flooding continues…
Major wildfire near Çeşme, İzmir Province, Turkey leaves at least 2 dead
At least 2 fatalities have been reported as multiple wildfires were brought under control in Turkey on July 4, 2025. A massive wildfire ignited near Çeşme, İzmir Province, Turkey on July 2, burned over 10 500 ha (26 000 acres) before being…
Japan updates ‘megaquake’ preparedness plan following revised risk for Nankai Trough earthquake
The Japanese government announced this week that much more must be done to prepare for a possible Nankai Trough “megaquake,” after a government panel raised the 30-year probability of a major event to up to 82 percent and new estimates…
Tropical Depression Bising strengthens on its way toward Taiwan
Tropical Depression Bising continues to strengthen off the coast of northern Luzon after exiting the Philippines Area of Responsibility on July 4, 2025. The current forecast takes it west of Taiwan on July 6 and 7, and then into China…