Natural Event

Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.
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Storm Brings a Potpourri of Hazards to the U.S.

A powerful mid-latitude storm fueled dust storms, tornadoes, blizzards, and downpours across the country.  

Published Mar 5, 2025

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Fire Grows Unusually Large in Japan
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Fire Grows Unusually Large in Japan

Following a record dry month, a fire near Ofunato spread to become the country’s largest in decades.

Published Mar 3, 2025

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Large Fire Footprint on Faraway Amsterdam Island
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Large Fire Footprint on Faraway Amsterdam Island

Wildfire burned through unique landscapes and disrupted scientific research on this remote island in the southern Indian Ocean.

Published Feb 26, 2025

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River of Fire on Mount Etna
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River of Fire on Mount Etna

Lava coursed down the snowy slopes of Europe’s tallest volcano in February 2025.

Published Feb 19, 2025

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Floods Swamp Tennessee
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Floods Swamp Tennessee

A storm system that swept through the U.S. Southeast brought damaging winds, torrential rain, and destructive flash floods to several communities in the region.

Published Feb 18, 2025

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