Category: Weather
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Prepare the Blankets
A strong winter storm is expected to develop and move across parts of the Midwest, Appalachians, eastern Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast United States this week, bringing a mix of strong winds, rain, and snow, including blizzard conditions that could hinder many people’s year-end travel plans. A frigid Christmas is expected to occur across vast…
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Severe Turbulence Injures Passengers on Flight in the U.S.
At least 36 people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured, with 20 taken to the emergency room of a hospital, after the plane they were on encountered “severe turbulence” on a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday, December 18. Eleven patients were reported to be in serious condition, according to a statement from…
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World’s Largest Active Volcano Erupts for the First Time in 38 Years
The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, located in Hawaii, has erupted for the first time since 1984, putting the largest island of the archipelago on alert due to a likely ashfall this Monday, November 28. The eruption of Mauna Loa does not threaten local communities or impede flights over the Big Island. However, wind-blown…
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World’s First Non-Fungible Territory Declared by Indigenous Communities in Brazil
The World’s First Non-Fungible Territory was officially declared by indigenous peoples in Brazil in coalition with Nemus, a Web3 company that sells Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to protect the Amazon Rainforest. Digital NFTs are unique, encoded on the blockchain, and irreplaceable. Each one is a unique asset — just like the Amazon. Around the world, indigenous…
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In Rare Appearance This November, Nicole Arrives in Florida
Tropical Storm Nicole crossed the Florida peninsula on the morning of Thursday, October 10, after making landfall overnight as a Category 1 hurricane. The extensive weather system entered the state with strong winds, heavy rain, erosion, and coastal flooding as it moved northwest. The National Hurricane Center reported that Nicole made landfall at 3 a.m.…


