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Italian Forecasters Concede that Solar Minimum is Causing Global Cooling
“It seems something can not be hidden longer…” says Italian geologist Dr Mirco Poletto. “On ‘Il meteo’, an Italian weather forecast website, they continue talking about solar minimum and cooling,” says Dr Poletto. “The funny thing: they say the sun is “unusually” weak, showing no knowledge about long term solar cycles. Going on in the article, however, they mention Maunder … Continue reading
7.1M Earthquake Sends Small Waves to South Pacific Islands
Tsunami waves as tall as a metre above the tide level were possible along the coasts Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu following a powerful earthquake in the South Pacific, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said on Wednesday. The magnitude 7.1 undersea quake hit off New Caledonia about 03:50 GMT, and had already sent small waves radiating out towards the Loyalty … Continue reading
6.3 Magnitude Quake Off Coast of Oregon Could be Warning Sign
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon on Wednesday. The quake, which occurred 188 miles west of the town of Bandon is sparking fears that the Cascadia subduction zone will slip causing a major apocalyptic tsunami. The quake was recorded at a depth of about 10 km, according to the USGS website and there was no tsunami … Continue reading
7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Venezuela, Felt in Neighboring Countries
The map seen in the headline image shows the location of an earthquake in Venezuela, on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. (USGS) The United States Geological Survey says the powerful quake struck on the north coast of Venezuela. (USGS) A powerful earthquake has shaken eastern Venezuela, causing buildings to be evacuated in the capital of Caracas. The U.S. Geological Survey put … Continue reading
Meteor Fireball Brighter than Full Moon Lights up Alabama Sky, Sonic Boom Heard
NASA has released video of “a very bright” fireball that lit up the sky over Alabama just after midnight Friday morning. The official time of sighting was 12:19 a.m. CDT. The fireball, which is NASA’s word for a very bright meteor, was described as “at least 40 times as bright as the Full Moon.” It was first seen 58 miles … Continue reading
8.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes in the Pacific Close to Fiji
A massive quake of magnitude 8.2 struck in the Pacific Ocean close to Fiji and Tonga on Sunday but it was very deep and did not trigger a tsunami, the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said. The quake was 347.7 miles (559.57 km) below the Earth which would have dampened the shaking at the surface. The U.S. … Continue reading
6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Tanaga Volcano, Alaska
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports a 6.6 (updated) magnitude earthquake occurred today at 11:57 a.m. latitude 51.3 north, longitude 178.1 west near Andreanof Island, Alaska. Preliminary parameters: ORIGIN TIME – 1157 AM HST 15 AUG 2018 COORDINATES – 51.3 NORTH 178.1 WEST LOCATION – ANDREANOF ISLANDS ALEUTIAN IS. ALASKA MAGNITUDE – 6.6 MOMENT Based on all available data, a destructive … Continue reading
Alaska’s North Slope Hit by Strongest Earthquake Ever in the Region
At the time of this post there has been over 47 earthquakes in this region UPDATE: Aug. 13, 2018 – Another shallow 6.0 M earthquake hits Alaska – 2nd in less than 24 hours – via Earthquake Track 6.0 magnitude earthquake 172 km from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, United States USGS page: M 6.0 – 65km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska USGS … Continue reading
Volcano in Chile Erupts as Skiers Were Headed to Mountain’s Peak
The Chilean volcano Nevados de Chillan spewed plumes of dark smoke near a popular skifield on Wednesday, as helpless skiers being carried to the volcano’s summit watched the eruption. Global News A post shared by Gonzalo Llamas Sebesta (@gonllamas_flames) on Aug 8, 2018 at 4:34pm PDT IF YOU ENJOY THIS SITE PLEASE TELL OTHERS ABOUT US…SHARING IS CARING Start the … Continue reading
Weather Causing Rise in Grain Prices as Wheat Crop Yield Lowest in Five Years
Feed wheat prices rose by almost £4/t in just two days, with the spot ex-farm value averaging £181.23/t towards midday on Friday (3 August). November futures touched £200/t during the week and stood at £192.25/t at lunchtime on Friday. On the same day, the AHDB estimated wheat yields at 5-8% below the five-year average of 8.2t/ha. This would give a … Continue reading
