BlogHide Resteemsthewatchers (25)in news • 7 years agoEarly season red sprites appear over Czech RepublicTwo red sprites, transient optical phenomena appearing as luminous reddish-orange flashes, have been recorded over Czeckia on April 4, 2018, marking the early beginning of 2018 sprite season in the…thewatchers (25)in science • 7 years agoIreland's recent decade found to be the wettest in over 300 yearsWith a 10-year average rainfall of almost 1 990 mm (78.3 inches) per year, the decade from 2006 to 2015 was Ireland’s wettest on record. This compares with a long-term 300-year decadal average of 1…thewatchers (25)in food • 7 years agoExtreme cold results in severe agricultural damage across Europe, food prices risingProtecting apricot field almost in bloom from strong frost - Italy, February 2018. Credit: Andrea Goggioli Record-breaking cold temperatures that hit Europe just before the start of 2018…thewatchers (25)in news • 7 years agoExtinct Bosavi volcano showing signs of awakening, Papua New GuineaBosavi volcano in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands Province is showing signs of awakening after this week's M7.5 earthquake and hundreds of moderate to strong aftershocks. "As we speak we…thewatchers (25)in riodejaneiro • 7 years agoA month's worth of rain in 60 minutes floods Rio de Janeiro, BrazilA powerful storm hit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the morning of February 15, 2018 with a month's worth of rain in just one hour. The storm flooded homes and roads, downed trees and caused substantial…thewatchers (25)in eclipse • 7 years agoPartial solar eclipse of February 15, 2018A partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Chile, Argentina and Antarctica on February 15, 2018. The greatest eclipse will take place at 20:52 UTC. The Moon will pass in front of the Sun…thewatchers (25)in video • 7 years agoJohn L. Casey discussing the Grand Solar Minimum, earthquakes and moreThe Grand Solar Minimum Channel on YouTube interviewed author John L. Casey, a former White House national space policy advisor, NASA headquarters consultant & space shuttle engineer. In this…thewatchers (25)in worldrecord • 7 years agoUnofficial world record for largest hailstone set on February 8 - 23 cm (9 inches) in Cordoba, ArgentinaUnofficial reports coming from Cordoba, Argentina mention a 23 cm (9 inches) large hailstone that fell on February 8, 2018. If confirmed, this will break the current world record for largest…thewatchers (25)in news • 7 years ago'Exceptional mobilization' as cold wave hits Morocco, south blanketed by extremely rare snow againMoroccan authorities announced February 6 they've temporarily closed nearly 900 schools due to cold wave and severe weather conditions expected to continue affecting the country. At the same time…thewatchers (25)in news • 7 years agoWarnings issued as Sudden Stratospheric Warming threatens Europe with big freezeWeather models are suggesting a very high probability of a rare North Pole weather phenomenon called Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) taking place later this month and bringing prolonged…thewatchers (25)in news • 7 years agoHeaviest snowfall since 1986 gridlocks Paris, record 740 km (460 miles) of traffic jamsA rare heavy snowfall hit French capital on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7, 2018, causing record traffic jams, delaying trains and flights and bringing its bus network to a standstill. With…thewatchers (25)in news • 7 years agoSnow covers desert town Ain Sefra for the second time this winterSmall Algerian town of Ain Sefra - known as the gateway to the Sahara desert - is making headlines again after its sand dunes were covered by second snowfall this winter on Monday, February 5…thewatchers (25)in news • 7 years agoAt least 12 dead, 80+ injured on snow- and ice-covered roads across Iowa and MissouriAt least 12 people have died on snow- and ice-covered roads across Iowa and Missouri on February 4 and 5, 2018 and more than 80 were injured, at least 7 critically. A major pileup involving as many…thewatchers (25)in blizzard • 7 years agoSnowfall of the century: Record-breaking snow and freezing rain wreak havoc across MoscowHeavy wet snow, strong winds and freezing rain are battering Russian capital Moscow since Saturday, February 3, 2018, damaging homes, trees and power lines, and causing hazardous driving conditions.…thewatchers (25)in earthquake • 7 years agoVery strong M6.1 earthquake hits Taiwan, numerous aftershocksA strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit Hualien County of eastern Taiwan at 13:56 UTC (21:56 local time) on February 4, 2018. The agency is reporting a depth of 7.8 km…thewatchers (25)in flood • 7 years agoMassive floods hit Argentina as Pilcomayo River reaches record highsMore than 60 000 people have been affected by floods and landslides in northern Argentina over the past couple of days. At least 10 000 people in Santa Victoria Este, Salta Province were evacuated…thewatchers (25)in tornado • 7 years agoTornado hits Panggang Island, leaving 21+ homes damagedA damaging tornado swept through Panggang Island in the Thousand Islands regency of Indonesia around 03:45 local time Friday, February 2, 2018 (20:45 UTC, February 1). The tornado damaged at…thewatchers (25)in record • 7 years agoRecord rainfall hits southern Bolivia, affecting 50 000 peopleLocal authorities in southern Bolivia declared a state of emergency for parts of Gran Chaco province in Tarija Department after record rainfall hit the region causing floods. Beni, Cochabamba and…thewatchers (25)in newzealand • 7 years agoCooler temperatures follow severe weather after hottest month in 150 years, New ZealandAccording to data provided by New Zealand's NIWA, January was the hottest month the country has seen in 150 years. In addition, with 3.1 °C (5.58 °F) above average, New Zealand just had its largest…thewatchers (25)in india • 7 years agoSecond-driest January in India since record-keeping began 1901India has just experienced its second-driest January since record-keeping began in 1901 with just 2.9 mm (0.1141 inches) of rain recorded. That's 95 percent less than the country normally sees in…
