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Why Were Hurricanes Irma & Harvey So Powerful? It’s Due to Cosmic Rays Not CO2
With Hurricane Irma bearing down on the west coast of Florida with 140 mph winds, and last week Hurricane Harvey drowning Texas, there is much talk of CO2 causing the weather intensity changes. Why is it that longer term cycles, cosmic rays and the grand solar minimum are not discussed as causes in intensification for the changes globally we are … Continue reading
Double Disaster in Mexico as 8.1 Earthquake Leaves at Least 67 Dead, Hurricane Katia Kills 2
One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Mexico and a raging hurricane dealt a devastating one-two punch to the country, killing at least 64 people as workers scrambled to respond to the twin national emergencies. The 8.1 quake off the southern Pacific coast just before midnight Thursday toppled hundreds of buildings in several states. Hardest-hit was Juchitan, Oaxaca, … Continue reading
Three Atlantic Hurricanes (Irma, Jose, And Katia) at Once ‘Unparalleled’ in Modern Times Expert Says
Islanders are bracing for more storm damage The appearance of three strong hurricanes in the Atlantic basin which all threaten land is “unparalleled” in modern times, a tropical storms expert has said. Hurricane Irma has already caused major damage in the Caribbean and is expected to hit southern Florida, while Hurricane Katia is menacing eastern Mexico, and Hurricane Jose could … Continue reading
Mexico Earthquake Strongest in 100 Years; State of Emergency Declared as Death Toll Reaches 58
Twenty-three of the confirmed fatalities were in the state of Oaxaca, according to its governor. Seventeen of those deaths occurred in the town of Juchitan. Seven people were killed in the state of Chiapas, where a state of emergency has been declared, according to a spokesman for emergency services cited by Reuters. Two children were killed in neighboring Tabasco state, … Continue reading
141 Earthquakes in Idaho Since Saturday: Destructive 7.0 Temblor Possible But Likely Won’t Happen
People should be prepared for the worst when it comes to the earthquake swarm that’s been shaking Southeast Idaho since Saturday evening. But experts say chances are the worst won’t happen. Still, the most alarming scenario is that the earthquake swarm will end with a very destructive 7.0 magnitude earthquake capable of destroying buildings and killing people. The good news … Continue reading
8.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Coast of Mexico, Tsunami Warnings Issued
A magnitude 8.1 earthquake has been reported off the coast of Mexico, with residents told to evacuate and a tsunami warning issued for the region and neighbouring countries. The quake struck 200km south-west of the city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez just after midnight on Thursday local time. M8.0 #earthquake (#sismo) strikes 200 km SW of Tuxtla Gutiérrez (#Mexico) 25 min ago. … Continue reading
Strongest Solar Flare in 10 Years Hit Earth Yesterday
Sufficiently large solar flares can cause widespread disruption. Two extremely powerful solar flares erupted from a large sunspot on the Sun’s surface yesterday. The two flares erupted approximately three hours apart with the second being the strongest recorded solar flare to have been observed in over a decade. The flares were reported to have caused significant disruption to high-frequency radio … Continue reading
Monster Hurricane Irma So Powerful It’s Registering on Seismographs As It Heads Towards Florida
HURRICANE Irma is so strong the storm is showing up on devices designed to detect massive earthquakes. The category 5 storm, which has now swelled to the size of France after making its first landfall in the Caribbean today, is registering on seismometers on the island of Guadelope. The measuring devise is located close to the sea, and waves crashing … Continue reading
The 2017 Yellowstone Earthquake Swarm Is Now One of the Biggest on Record with 2,300 Quakes Since June
The ongoing swarm at Yellowstone National Park is now one of the longest and largest on record. The largest swarm ever recorded was in October 1985; it lasted for three months and included more than 3,000 earthquakes. There was another large swarm in 2010, when more than 2,000 events were recorded over a month. To add to this nerve racking … Continue reading
Unexplained Tremor Rattles Windows and Nerves in South Australia – Geoscience Says Wasn’t an Earthquake
People across South Australia have reported being awoken by mysterious tremors that rattled windows and sent pets into a frenzy – but authorities say there was no earthquake. The tremors and loud rumbles were heard between 2am and 2.30am on Saturday, prompting people to turn to Facebook and Twitter to look for answers and share what they felt and heard. … Continue reading
