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X-Class Solar Flare From Emerging Sunspot Causes Radio Blackouts
An unexpected X1.1-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR4046, triggering shortwave radio blackouts over North and South America. The flare originated from the sun’s eastern limb and was accompanied by a coronal mass ejection that is not expected to impact Earth. Space weather experts have warned that the sunspot will face Earth in the coming ...
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Partial Solar Eclipse of March 2025: Satellite Images to Show Moon’s Shadow
A partial solar eclipse will take place on March 29, 2025, visible across parts of Europe, Africa, and North America. The event will reach its peak in Nunavik, Canada, where 94% of the sun will be covered at sunrise. From space, weather satellites like GOES-16 and Himawari will capture images of the moon’s shadow. The International Space Station ...
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Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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Explained: How A Jet Flipped Upside Down On Toronto Runway And No One Died
Investigators are probing the causes of an unusual plane crash at Canada's largest airport on Monday, when a regional jet flipped upside down upon landing during windy weather, sending 21 of the 80 people on board to hospital.
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Video: Passenger Films Dramatic Rescue After Delta Plane Crash-Landed In Canada
At least 18 people were injured after a Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a snowstorm.
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Scientists Cast Doubt On Famous US Groundhog's Weather Forecasts
Scientists have cast doubt on the reliability of America's most celebrated rodent forecaster -- whose apparent knack of predicting how long winter will last forms a hallowed tradition in the United States.
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More Than 50% Chance Of La Nina In Coming Months: Global Weather Office
There is more than a 50% chance of La Nina developing in the next three months, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, but if it does it will be relatively weak and short-lived.
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Explained: What Are Bomb Cyclones And How Do They Form?
A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.
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Google Maps Updated With Product Search, Trailer-Friendly Routes and Weather Disruption Alerts
Google Maps has introduced several new features designed to enhance the user experience for shopping and driving during the upcoming holiday season. Users will be able to search for specific products within Google Maps, while drivers in North America can use 'trailer-friendly routes' to avoid obstacles and tunnels.
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Sun Erupts with X2.3 Solar Flare, Causes Radio Blackouts
On November 6, 2024, sunspot AR 3883 unleashed a powerful X2.3 solar flare, causing radio blackouts in parts of South America and Africa. The flare, classified as a strong solar event, disrupted high-frequency radio signals. Scientists are awaiting data from NASA’s SOHO spacecraft to assess the potential impact of a coronal mass ejection (CME) on...
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By 2100, Some Destinations Will Lose Half Their Nice Weather Days
Spring is officially underway in North America and Europe, and crowds have rushed to dine out on terraces, bike along flowery meadows and boat in parks.
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Explained: What's "Ring Of Fire" The Americas Will Witness In October
Millions of people in the Americas will be in a position to witness an astronomical treat on October 14 with a solar eclipse in which - weather permitting - the moon will be seen passing in front of the sun.
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Health Warnings Across Continents As Heat Wave Drives Wildfires
Extreme heat was forecast across the globe on Wednesday, as wildfires raged and health warnings were in place in parts of Asia, Europe and North America.
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Explained: How 2023 Has Got So Hot And What Can Halt Warming
Human-made climate change is supercharging natural weather phenomena to drive heatwaves roasting Asia, Europe and North America that could make 2023 the hottest year since records began, scientists say.
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Historic "Bomb Cyclone" Freezes North America
The extreme cold weather hitting North America in the run-up to Christmas holidays is due to a phenomenon called a "bomb cyclone".
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X-Class Solar Flare From Emerging Sunspot Causes Radio Blackouts
An unexpected X1.1-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR4046, triggering shortwave radio blackouts over North and South America. The flare originated from the sun’s eastern limb and was accompanied by a coronal mass ejection that is not expected to impact Earth. Space weather experts have warned that the sunspot will face Earth in the coming ...
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Partial Solar Eclipse of March 2025: Satellite Images to Show Moon’s Shadow
A partial solar eclipse will take place on March 29, 2025, visible across parts of Europe, Africa, and North America. The event will reach its peak in Nunavik, Canada, where 94% of the sun will be covered at sunrise. From space, weather satellites like GOES-16 and Himawari will capture images of the moon’s shadow. The International Space Station ...
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Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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Explained: How A Jet Flipped Upside Down On Toronto Runway And No One Died
Investigators are probing the causes of an unusual plane crash at Canada's largest airport on Monday, when a regional jet flipped upside down upon landing during windy weather, sending 21 of the 80 people on board to hospital.
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Video: Passenger Films Dramatic Rescue After Delta Plane Crash-Landed In Canada
At least 18 people were injured after a Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a snowstorm.
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Scientists Cast Doubt On Famous US Groundhog's Weather Forecasts
Scientists have cast doubt on the reliability of America's most celebrated rodent forecaster -- whose apparent knack of predicting how long winter will last forms a hallowed tradition in the United States.
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More Than 50% Chance Of La Nina In Coming Months: Global Weather Office
There is more than a 50% chance of La Nina developing in the next three months, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, but if it does it will be relatively weak and short-lived.
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Explained: What Are Bomb Cyclones And How Do They Form?
A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.
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Google Maps Updated With Product Search, Trailer-Friendly Routes and Weather Disruption Alerts
Google Maps has introduced several new features designed to enhance the user experience for shopping and driving during the upcoming holiday season. Users will be able to search for specific products within Google Maps, while drivers in North America can use 'trailer-friendly routes' to avoid obstacles and tunnels.
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Sun Erupts with X2.3 Solar Flare, Causes Radio Blackouts
On November 6, 2024, sunspot AR 3883 unleashed a powerful X2.3 solar flare, causing radio blackouts in parts of South America and Africa. The flare, classified as a strong solar event, disrupted high-frequency radio signals. Scientists are awaiting data from NASA’s SOHO spacecraft to assess the potential impact of a coronal mass ejection (CME) on...
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By 2100, Some Destinations Will Lose Half Their Nice Weather Days
Spring is officially underway in North America and Europe, and crowds have rushed to dine out on terraces, bike along flowery meadows and boat in parks.
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Explained: What's "Ring Of Fire" The Americas Will Witness In October
Millions of people in the Americas will be in a position to witness an astronomical treat on October 14 with a solar eclipse in which - weather permitting - the moon will be seen passing in front of the sun.
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Health Warnings Across Continents As Heat Wave Drives Wildfires
Extreme heat was forecast across the globe on Wednesday, as wildfires raged and health warnings were in place in parts of Asia, Europe and North America.
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Explained: How 2023 Has Got So Hot And What Can Halt Warming
Human-made climate change is supercharging natural weather phenomena to drive heatwaves roasting Asia, Europe and North America that could make 2023 the hottest year since records began, scientists say.
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Historic "Bomb Cyclone" Freezes North America
The extreme cold weather hitting North America in the run-up to Christmas holidays is due to a phenomenon called a "bomb cyclone".
