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It look like there's clearly a growing trend of floods in France. I wonder if we can found statistic by countries.
www.leparisien.fr
The grotto at the Lourdes sanctuary has reopened to the public after flooding
La grotte du sanctuaire de Lourdes a rouvert au public après des inondations
La grotte avait été inondée dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi alors que les Hautes-Pyrénées avaient été placées en vigilance orange crues, p
I asked the bot about the trend of floods, knowing it's database stop at October 2023:
And for the world:
Finally I searched for a graphic. Interesting that statista include Meteorological events in their graph.
www.statista.com
Not easy to find the stats for recent years but we can see the clear trend. The best would be to have an almost real time indicator to follow what is happening on the Planet.
And for the world:
Finally I searched for a graphic. Interesting that statista include Meteorological events in their graph.
Infographic: Natural Disasters on the Rise Around the Globe
This chart shows the number of natural disasters (registered as relevant loss events) annually by type between 1980 and 2019.
www.statista.com
Not easy to find the stats for recent years but we can see the clear trend. The best would be to have an almost real time indicator to follow what is happening on the Planet.
Floods in the Sahel and Sahara
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Inondations dans le Sahel et le Sahara
Des inondations monstre sont rapportées depuis quelques jours partout au Sahel, ainsi que dans le Sahara. Une saison des pluies très abondante a fait suite, cette année, à une saison chaude particulièrement longue et intense. Au Niger, toutes les grandes villes du pays sont désormais...mondafrique.com
These rainfall events were discussed today on Newsreal. If you haven't seen it, here's a link to the article Niall was talking about. It explains that this very unusual rainfall in the Sahara is linked to the Northward shift of the ITCZ (which is the belt of greatest precipitation, associated with the Equator).
Unusual Weather Alert: 1000-year Rainfall event in the Sahara Desert
A rare rainfall event is starting in the Sahara desert, signaling a potential change in the Earth's weather system.
www.severe-weather.eu
This is very interesting, could we be looking at the early signs of the precipitation belt shifting North? That immediately brings to mind this C's quote:
Only time will tell if this once in several thousand years anomaly is part of a trend. We are soon expected to head into a grand solar minimum, and the C's said that ice ages happen much more quickly than is generally thought. Also interesting that a 'flood in Africa' was a C's prediction which has already been discussed.
I would hesitate to say it is all part of the solar cycle.
4500 years
Solar pacing of storm surges, coastal flooding and agricultural losses in the Central Mediterranean - Scientific Reports
Storm surges, leading to catastrophic coastal flooding, are amongst the most feared natural hazards due to the high population densities and economic importance of littoral areas. Using the Central Mediterranean Sea as a model system, we provide strong evidence for enhanced periods of storminess...
www.nature.com
However, adding Planet X, the Wave, the approach of the comet cluster, and current events, as well
The strong tide of the Qiantang River swept away many visitors who were trying to take a picture,,,
Magnificent! The depression named Zylan is circulating in the North Sea. It will propel cold air towards France tomorrow. As it passed, winds reached 156 km/h this morning on the Scottish mountains with a felt temperature of -11
Sun news September 10: Storms and filaments
September 10, 2024, Snip of a detailed analysis of the projected Sun's activities today
Today’s top story: Sun activity has been moderate in the past day (11 UTC yesterday to 11 UTC today), with three M flares. And we’re having fun watching filaments on the sun’s disk – glowing ropes of solar material and magnetic fields, arcing up from the sun’s visible surface – as we wait today for possible geomagnetic storms at Earth. The sun’s disk is covered with filaments now, which could bring some eruptions. We also see prominences – the same thing as filaments, but seen on the sun’s limb (edge) – extending into space from the sun’s north and south poles. Meanwhile, a coronal mass ejection (CME) that left the sun on September 8 is expected at Earth today. This anticipated arrival should bring geomagnetic storms at the level of G1 to G2 (mild to moderate). Depending on when the CME arrives – and which part of Earth is experiencing darkness at that time – you might get auroras. Get your aurora watching gear ready, and stay tuned.
Last 24 hours: Solar activity is moderate. In the last 24 hours the sun produced nine flares, three M and six C flares. The largest was an M3.4 at 17:08 UTC on September 9 from active region AR3814. The blast caused an R1 (minor) radio blackout affecting an area over the Caribbean Sea off the north coast of Colombia.
The list of M flares is:
• M1.0 at 12:17 UTC on September 9 from AR3811. R1 (minor) radio blackout over Ghana.
• M3.4 at 17:08 UTC on September 9 from AR3814. R1 (minor) radio blackout over the Caribbean Sea off the north coast of Colombia.
• M1.2 at 0:16 UTC on September 10 from AR3814. R1 (minor) radio blackout over the Pacific Ocean.
Only sunspot region AR3814 kept its beta-gamma magnetic complexity. The remaining labeled active regions show simpler alpha and mostly beta configurations. The sun has nine sunspot regions on its Earth-facing side. We welcomed a newcomer, AR3822. It emerged in the northeast quadrant east of AR3814. Two large coronal holes also emerged on the Earth-facing side of our star, one in the northeast quadrant and the second in the southeast.
Next 24 hours: The chance for C flares is 99%. The chance for M flares is 55%. The chance for X flares is 15%.
Next expected CME: No Earth-directed coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
Current geomagnetic activity: Earth’s magnetic field is quiet at the time of this writing (11 UTC on September 10). The arrival of a coronal mass ejection (CME) that occurred from a filament eruption on September 8 might bring G1-G2 (minor-moderate) geomagnetic storm conditions anticipated for later today. This combined with high-speed solar wind from a coronal hole might create conditions for auroral displays at northern latitudes, perhaps as far south as the northern U.S. states of New York, Washington and Wisconsin. Alert for aurora chasers. Clear skies to you!
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Northern Mekong River provinces battling the most severe flooding in 40–50 years after massive rainfall
Flooding hits Chiang Rai’s border markets, villages
CHIANG RAI: The Sai River overflowed into border markets and communities in Mae Sai district late Saturday night due to heavy rains and deluges of water from Myanmar
Floods ravage Vietnam's northern highlands in wake of typhoon Yagi
Floods ravage Vietnam's northern highlands in wake of typhoon Yagi
Wind patterns from typhoon Yagi triggered heave rains that caused devastating floods and landslides in Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen and Cao Bang provinces on Monday.
e.vnexpress.net
Flooding kills more than 20 people in Morocco and Algeria
Flooding kills more than 20 people in Morocco and Algeria
Torrential downpours hit North Africa’s normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend
Devastating floods hit south of Algeria
Devastating floods hit south of Algeria
Torrential rains caused catastrophic flooding in southern Algeria over the weekend, leaving at least six people dead and several others missing. The unprecedented floods destroyed homes and vital infrastructure in the normally arid desert region. Algeria's interior minister, Brahim Merad, described
apanews.net
LOS ANGELES - A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook Southern California near Malibu early Thursday morning, with varying reports of its impacts felt from residents across the region, including some who did not notice it at all.
As people pondered over the tremor that struck shortly before 7:30 a.m., Dr. Lucy Jones, a notable seismologist, provided insights during an interview with FOX 11 during a scheduled event in El Segundo for National Preparedness Month.
The quake, centered five miles north of Malibu, was felt as far as San Diego and north into the coast of Bakersfield. Dr. Jones characterized it as "widely felt," which was expected due to its magnitude. She confirmed that the region has seen numerous aftershocks, with at least two registering above magnitude 3, and anticipated more to shake through the afternoon.
Addressing the question of why some residents felt the earthquake while others didn't, Dr. Jones said, "How far away you are is a big part of it," but she also noted that personal activity at the time of the quake plays a significant role. "I felt nothing because I was on my exercise bike pedaling away. If you're moving, if you're walking, it's very hard to feel it," she explained. Occupants in upper stories of buildings are more likely to perceive the tremors, as structures can amplify the shaking.
Seismologist and chief scientist Dr. Lucy Jones said the quake had a 40% chance associating with the fault line in Malibu, which runs along the coast.
"This is a really good reminder that the quiet of the past couple of decades is not the long term picture, and we need to be prepared," she said.
SUGGESTED: Earthquake strikes Southern California near Lake Elsinore
Usually by this time of year, California has felt around 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or higher, Dr. Jones said. But so far in 2024, we have seen 14.
Dr. Jones said the shallow quake was not related to the weather.
"When it's several miles below the surface of the earth, the weather doesn't make a difference," Dr. Jones said.
Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones updates after quake
Usually by this time of year, California has felt around 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or higher, Dr. Jones said. But so far in 2024, we have seen 14, she said.In a statement, the Los Angeles Fire Department said no injuries have been reported and that personnel will be surveying critical infrastructure and areas of concern for damage. There have been no reports of structural damage.
SUGGESTED: LA earthquakes startles ESPN radio hosts
The "earthquake mode" was completed by about 8:30 a.m., the LAFD reported.
The Los Angeles Unified School District reported no damage or injuries
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The Living Force
There is an unusual number of forest fires currently in South America: Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina.
The wind has concentrated the microparticles from the fires along a "corridor" that goes over Paraguay and into the Atlantic:
Breathing outside in Paraguay has been more difficult for several days now, but it is supposed to clear some over the coming days.
The wind has concentrated the microparticles from the fires along a "corridor" that goes over Paraguay and into the Atlantic:
Breathing outside in Paraguay has been more difficult for several days now, but it is supposed to clear some over the coming days.
Black rain
A total of 14 provinces are on alert in Argentina due to the so-called 'black rain', according to the information note of the National Meteorological Service, which has indicated the health problems and the recommendations to be followed in the face of thisphenomenon, which has already significantly affected countries such as Uruguay.
Already in August 2019 it was used to refer to this phenomenon. That year the smoke traveled thousands of kilometers to places like Sao Paulo, where the smoke and suspended particles blackened the rainfall in the city.
This relates to Sept. 2023, so now sure if it applies here, but it's interesting nonetheless.
www.bbc.com
A seismic signal last September was picked up by sensors all over the world. The signal looked nothing like an earthquake, so scientists called it an ‘unidentified seismic object’”. The strange thing was that the signal kept appearing every 90 seconds for nine days.
Here's a before and after image of the dust cloud.
And before and after images of the mountain.
So it looks like a bunch of mountain probably fell into the ocean. But I wonder about the claim that the resulting tsunami was
a) 200m high
b) "trapped" and cycled back and forth every 90 seconds for 9 days.
c) was actually the cause of the seismic anomaly readings.
The collapse took place in Dickson Fjord, right here:
And here's a wider view of the same area of Eastern Greenland, with the location of the rockfall marked with a red dot.
I can't see how a 200m tsunami at that location would be "trapped" because there appears to be open access to the sea, or at least wider inlets where the water could dissipate.
So I'm wondering if the source of the every 90 seconds, 9 day long strange seismic reading was due to something else going on.
Massive Greenland tsunami shook Earth for nine days
Scientists launched an investigation after being baffled by seismic signals picked up across the world
www.bbc.com
A seismic signal last September was picked up by sensors all over the world. The signal looked nothing like an earthquake, so scientists called it an ‘unidentified seismic object’”. The strange thing was that the signal kept appearing every 90 seconds for nine days.
Here's a before and after image of the dust cloud.
And before and after images of the mountain.
So it looks like a bunch of mountain probably fell into the ocean. But I wonder about the claim that the resulting tsunami was
a) 200m high
b) "trapped" and cycled back and forth every 90 seconds for 9 days.
c) was actually the cause of the seismic anomaly readings.
The collapse took place in Dickson Fjord, right here:
And here's a wider view of the same area of Eastern Greenland, with the location of the rockfall marked with a red dot.
I can't see how a 200m tsunami at that location would be "trapped" because there appears to be open access to the sea, or at least wider inlets where the water could dissipate.
So I'm wondering if the source of the every 90 seconds, 9 day long strange seismic reading was due to something else going on.
I don't know if this is just doom porn, but I find it interesting that say this: "...Apophis, a city-killer asteroid, could hit Earth as it makes its scheduled super-close approach to our planet in 2029. The chances of this happening are pretty close to naught, and we won’t be able to confirm whether or not Apophis is on a collision course for another three years."
www.giantfreakinrobot.com
City-Killer Asteroid On Track To Impact Earth
NASA is already tracking a city-killer asteroid that barely missed us 20 years ago, but this flyby is worrying scientists.
www.giantfreakinrobot.com
