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Large Meteor Fireball Recorded over Brazil
A large meteorite crossed the Brazilian night sky and became extinct at an altitude of 67 kilometers, just one kilometer above the cities of Nova Petrópolis, Canela and Gramado, in the south of the neighboring country. This was reported this Saturday by the Heller and Jung Space Observatory, which recorded last Thursday how the bolide (a type of meteorite with … Continue reading
Meteorite Discovery Confirmed in El Empalme, Ecuador
On the night of Wednesday, April 22, 2020 images and reports of people in Ecuador manipulating a rocky body with their hands went viral on social media networks. Residents of the Los Naranjos compound in El Empalme (Guayas) spoke of an object that fell from the sky. There was also several power outages in the area. #Ecuador autoridades confirman la … Continue reading
Bright Meteor Fireball over Peru Captured on Security Cam
A security camera was able to capture a bright fireball as it illuminated its surroundings over a town in Peru. According to the reports submitted by the eyewitnesses, the meteor that hit Earth and created the fireball event was brighter than Venus. The latest fireball event in Peru was reported via the International Meteor Organization (IMO). Based on the reports … Continue reading
Earth Has a ‘Leaky Core’ Resulting in Iron-Rich Lava Eruptions, Researchers Find
Amid growing anxiety over the coronavirus pandemic, it would be nice if we could at least rely upon the solidity of the Earth. Think again, says a new study, which found the inner layer of our planet is discharging metal material. The Earth’s molten core may be leaking iron, according to scientists at the University of California, Davis. The study … Continue reading
140-Foot Deep Sinkhole Shuts Down Playing Field in Wooburn Green, UK
Sappers Field has been closed until further notice because the sinkhole that has opened up is now approximately 140-foot deep. The popular Wooburn playing field will be closed to the public for the foreseeable future, with a 60-foot deep chasm now underneath the sinkhole. Wooburn and Bourne End Parish Council released a statement, which reads: “Sappers Field is closed because … Continue reading
Record-Breaking Hole Opens Up In the Ozone Layer Above the Arctic
Scientists have reported that a large hole has appeared above the Arctic due to unusually low temperatures. The Earth’s ozone layer – which absorbs a large amount of the harmful ultraviolet radiation coming from the Sun – made headlines back in the 1980s when it was found that CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) in hair sprays, refrigerators, air conditioning systems and other products … Continue reading
Pandemic Lockdown is Causing Earth’s Crust to Fall ‘Silent’
It seems the Covid19 pandemic (more specifically the resulting lock down in this case) is causing some surprising occurrences! via Unexplained-Mysteries: Scientists have revealed that the coronavirus lockdown has reduced the level of vibrations in the Earth’s crust. With most people being forced to remain indoors due to the ongoing pandemic, things are certainly quieter these days. Recent reports have … Continue reading
Large Meteor Fireball Lights up Florida Night Sky
Sighting of a meteor fireball over Florida on Wednesday 1st April resulted in 16 reports to the American Meteor Society (AMS) One witness uploaded a video to the AMS website (Credit:Joseph G.) And almost to the day a year ago (March 31, 2019 vs April 1, 2020) there was also a large meteor fireball event on 31st March of 2019 … Continue reading
6.4 Earthquake Hits Southern Idaho in US
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Southern Idaho in the United States, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). So far there is no information about the possible damage done by the quake. Quakes starting with a 6.0 magnitude are considered “strong”, according to the Richter magnitude scale, and can cause moderate to strong damage to poor structures. The earthquake … Continue reading
Oklahoma Hit by 7 Earthquakes in 24 Hours
In just less than 24 hours, seven earthquakes rattled across Oklahoma, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. The temblors ranged in intensity from magnitude to 1.6 to 2.5. The first quake — measuring at magnitude 1.9 — struck at 10:44 a.m. Sunday roughly 2.5 miles south of Perry, the USGS reported. The second quake — magnitude 1.7 … Continue reading
