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Scientist Worried About Increasing Possibility of Supervolcano Eruption in Southern Italy
An international group of scientists warned of catastrophic consequences of a possible eruption of a supervolcano in southern Italy, which they said may be fueled by the so-called ‘hot zone’ feeding the volcano. Scientists declined to elaborate on when the eruption of Campi Flegrei to the west of Naples may occur, but stressed that flows of a magmatic bubble under … Continue reading
3.1M Earthquake That Hit Yellowstone National Park Caused Old Faithful Geyser to Erupt
The Old Faithful Geyser in Wyoming erupted after a M3.1 earthquake hit Yellowstone National Park on September 16, 2017. A new sign from the enhanced seismic activity at Yellowstone right now? On September 16, 2017, a M3.1 earthquake hit 16km south of Old Faithful Geyser in Wyoming. Although minor, this tremor most probably produced the Old Faithful Geyser that occurred … Continue reading
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico’s Capital, Buildings Sway on Anniversary of 1985 Quake
UPDATE: At least 149 people are dead A powerful earthquake jolted central Mexico on Tuesday, causing buildings to sway sickeningly in the capital on the anniversary of a 1985 quake that did major damage. National Civil Protection chief Luis Felipe Puente tweeted that there were no reports of damage so far, but thousands of people fled office buildings along the … Continue reading
Category 5 ‘Hurricane Maria’ Batters Island of Dominica, Threatens Others
Storm’s path could take it near many islands recently devastated by Irma Hurricane Maria swept over the small island of Dominica with catastrophic Category 5 winds overnight, starting a charge into the eastern Caribbean that threatens islands already devastated by Hurricane Irma and holds the possibility of a direct hit on Puerto Rico. Fierce winds and driving rain lashed mountainous … Continue reading
Meteor Fireball Fragments over Maryland and Pennsylvania, Sonic Boom Reported
The AMS has received over 125 reports so far about of a fireball event seen above Maryland and Pennsylvania on September 17th, 2017 around 00:59am EDT (04:59 Universal Time). The fireball was seen primarily from Maryland and Pennsylvania but was also seen from New York, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio and Massachusetts. Eight witnesses near the Mason Dixon Line reported … Continue reading
Exploding Meteor Fireball Fragments over Mauritius and Reunion Island, Boom Heard and Tremor Felt
A very bright meteor fireball exploded over Mauritius and Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean on Thursday, September 14, 2017 around 18.00 pm local time. A facebook report said, “I saw it was in Grand Bay. A meteor that enter Mauritius skies. A like a firework in full speed at about 6: 07 pm today.” Some observers say the phenomenon … Continue reading
Sinkhole in Apopka Florida So Massive it Became A Crack in the Ground (video)
A gigantic sinkhole opened up in Apopka, Florida on September 13, 2017, literally opening a crack in the Earth. Another consequence of Hurricane Irma big time flooding. Irma was so powerful that it drained shorelines in Florida and the Bahamas. And as some already asked me on Facebook and in the comments, the resulting flooding also caused apocalyptical sceneries like … Continue reading
26,290 Earthquakes Hit Turkey In First 7 Months of 2017; The Highest Activity in 15 Years
A total of 26,290 earthquakes have rocked Turkey over the first seven months of the year, marking the most seismic activity the country has experienced in 15 years, according to data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The earthquake distribution map at the AFAD earthquake department in the capital Ankara showed that the country’s western regions had been … Continue reading
Meteor Fireball Seen By Many Shooting Across Iceland Night Sky
The earth-grazing fireball was observed in numerous places around Iceland and was prominent on social media. A strange light was visible in Iceland last night and lots of people posted photos and videos of it online, some speculating on what it could be. Astronomy experts confirm that it was a meteor. “Did anyone see that meteor above Reykjavik,” one Icelander … Continue reading
Massive Holes Open Up in Iceland Glacier
The largest glacier of Iceland is melting. Giant holes as large as 1,300 feet wide and caused by volcanic eruptions have opened up in Vatnajökull. Vatnajökull is the second largest glacier in Europe, covers 8 percent of Iceland and several volcanoes. In the last few years, the enhanced seismic activity has created several glacial floods in the area. Now, huge … Continue reading
