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2026년 06월 25일 AI에 의해 보고됨

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.

2026년 04월 17일 AI에 의해 보고됨

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.

2026년 02월 07일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Storm Marta swept across the Iberian Peninsula on Saturday, February 7, 2026, bringing heavy rains and strong winds, especially in Andalusia and Portugal. A volunteer firefighter died during an operation in a Portuguese river, following the depression Leonardo that had already claimed three lives. A lull is expected on Sunday.