Disastri naturali

Two typhoons passed along Japan's Pacific coast on Saturday, causing one death and three injuries. Heavy rain triggered landslides and transport disruptions.

25 giugno 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, prompting the interim leader to declare a state of emergency. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit just 39 seconds apart.

A new study indicates that the Cascadia subduction zone and the northern San Andreas fault may trigger earthquakes in close succession, potentially amplifying disaster risks along the U.S. West Coast. Researchers identified evidence of such synchronization in ocean floor sediment cores spanning 3,100 years. This connection could affect cities from San Francisco to Vancouver simultaneously.

17 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

An international team led by the University of Portsmouth has cataloged more than 3,100 surging glaciers worldwide that can suddenly accelerate, triggering floods, avalanches and other hazards. These glaciers, concentrated in regions like the Arctic and Karakoram Mountains, affect nearly one-fifth of global glacier area despite comprising just 1 percent of all glaciers. Climate change is altering their behavior, increasing unpredictability.

President Gustavo Petro called for an investigation into floods in Córdoba, Chocó, Sucre, and Bolívar, blaming an unpredictable cold front and overloaded hydroelectric dams releasing excess water. He ordered an immediate probe by superintendencies and asked the Constitutional Court to lift the suspension of an economic emergency decree to address the climate crisis. The event has caused 14 deaths and affected thousands of families along the Caribbean coast.

07 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

La tempesta Marta ha attraversato la penisola iberica sabato 7 febbraio 2026, portando piogge torrenziali e venti forti, specialmente in Andalusia e Portogallo. Un pompiere volontario è morto durante un'operazione in un fiume portoghese, dopo la depressione Leonardo che aveva già causato tre vittime. È attesa una pausa domenica.