Climate
Rains and floods in Brazil leave at least 150 dead and more than 600,000 evacuated
Meanwhile, 112 people remain missing, while more than 620,000 people were evacuated from their homes in 446 municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul
Meanwhile, 112 people remain missing, while more than 620,000 people were evacuated from their homes in 446 municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul
While these small earthquakes take place less than a mile below the surface of the earth, they can build up, and eventually lead to significant damage on the surface
The National Weather Service said that 10 to 14 inches of rain had fallen across South Florida since Wednesday morning, prompting the agency to issue a flash flood warning in the area
Last week, Colombia’s national agency for risk management issued an alert after the volcano showed significant seismic activity near its crater and spewed a 3,000-foot (900-meter) column of ashes
More than 50 tornadoes hit at least seven states, destroying more than 180,000 homes and businesses, ripping out trees, and leaving behind a significant death toll
At least 30 people have been rescued so far and 50 others remain missing, according to Ecuador’s Risk Management Secretariat
The tornado was categorized as an EF-1, with peak winds of 110 mph, making it the strongest tornado to hit the area since 1983.
“This will be a dangerous storm,” New York Governoor Kathy Hochul said. “Please stay off the roads for your own safety. Stay in your homes.”
The delays and cancellations come as a coast-to-coast winter storm is sweeping through the nation this week
Heavy snow, strong winds, cold temperatures, sleet, and freezing rain, as well as possible blizzards will affect more than 35 states and 31 million Americans