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At least 15 dead after powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts

At least 15 dead after powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts

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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines today, causing widespread destruction, claiming at least 15 lives, and triggering tsunami warnings across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The earthquake occurred offshore near General Santos City, one of the largest urban centers in southern Philippines, home to more than 700,000 residents. […]

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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Repeatedly, Airport Operations Suspended as Ash Clouds Rise

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Repeatedly, Airport Operations Suspended as Ash Clouds Rise

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Indonesia’s highly active Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted several times on Friday, sending thick columns of volcanic ash high into the atmosphere and disrupting air travel in the region. According to Indonesia’s national volcanology agency, the latest eruption occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. local time, ejecting volcanic material up to 2.5 kilometers above the crater. […]

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El Nino threat grows as UN warns of rising risk of heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather worldwide

El Nino threat grows as UN warns of rising risk of heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather worldwide

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The United Nations’ weather agency has issued a serious warning that El Nino conditions are rapidly developing and could significantly impact weather patterns around the world in the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is now an 80 percent probability that El Nino will emerge between June and August. Scientists say […]

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Japan prepares for intense weekend blizzards as powerful winds bring heavy snowfall up to 80 cm

Japan prepares for intense weekend blizzards as powerful winds bring heavy snowfall up to 80 cm

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Japan’s weather agency has issued a strong alert ahead of the weekend, warning that powerful winds, blizzards and high waves are likely across western, eastern and north-eastern regions. Authorities also cautioned about the potential for lightning, tornadoes, avalanches and major traffic disruption as severe winter conditions intensify. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, western Japan […]

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Record Heat and Gale-Force Winds Intensify Wildfires Across Australia and New Zealand

Record Heat and Gale-Force Winds Intensify Wildfires Across Australia and New Zealand

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Fierce winds and soaring spring temperatures swept across Australia and New Zealand this week, igniting and intensifying wildfires that have already forced evacuations, destroyed homes, and broken long-standing temperature records. According to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, a powerful wave of hot air developed over the country’s outback earlier this week and surged toward the southeast, […]

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Super Typhoon Ragasa Lashes Northern Philippines, Sends Shockwaves Across Asia

Super Typhoon Ragasa Lashes Northern Philippines, Sends Shockwaves Across Asia

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MANILA, Sept 22 — As Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels across the northern tip of the Philippines, the country’s top leadership has sprung into action. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has placed the entire disaster response machinery on full alert, ordering all government agencies to coordinate, prepare, and protect lives in what could be one of the […]

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