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The IndependentHuge landslide in Greenland triggered ‘mega-tsunami’ that caused Earth to vibrate for nine days
A colossal rockslide that triggered a mega-tsunami caused the Earth to ‘hum’ for days, an event scientists say is directly linked to climate crisis
- Futurism
The Tesla Semi Fire Closed a Freeway for 15 Hours and Took 50,000 Gallons of Water to Put Out
Semi Sautéed An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board reveals that the fire that devoured a Tesla Semi after it crashed last month turned out to be way worse than we first thought. The Associated Press reports that California firefighters had to use a staggering 50,000 gallons of water to put out the flaming […]
- HuffPost
A Baby Hippo Is Taking The World By Storm — But Not Everyone Is Being Nice To Her
Fans call pygmy hippo Moo Deng a "lifestyle icon" and "the most beautiful girl in the world." But some zoo visitors in Thailand are treating her poorly.
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At least 233 dead in Vietnam following Typhoon Yagi's aftermath
Around 500 personnel and sniffer dogs have been mobilised for the search while relatives of the victims wait for news of their loved ones, next to a stack of coffins prepared for the deceased.View on euronews
- AFP News
Myanmar battles Yagi floods as Vietnam begins clear-up
Hundreds of villagers in Myanmar waded or swam through chin-high waters, fleeing severe floods around the remote capital Naypyidaw on Friday, while Vietnam began clearing up after deadly Typhoon Yagi.People in parts of Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar have been battling floods and landslides in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, which dumped a colossal deluge of rain when it hit the region last weekend.
- The Independent
Northern lights: Where and when to see the aurora borealis in the UK this weekend
The Met Office has given advice on how to have a chance of seeing the northern lights this weekend
- BBC
Northern Lights may be seen again tonight
Forecasters say the lights will likely confined to the north of the UK, with Scotland best placed to see them.
- CNN
Runaway penguin found on the shores of Japan
After nearly two weeks of being missing after a typhoon, a zoo penguin called Pen was able to survive and was luckily found and brought home on the shores of Japan, about eight miles from where she first went missing. Pen had no injuries and was in good physical shape. Pen’s keeper Ryosuke Imai told CNN “it’s nothing short of a miracle.”
- BBC
Myanmar hit by deadly floods after Typhoon Yagi
Myanmar's ruling junta has requested foreign aid as large areas are inundated, state-run media report.
- Associated Press
The birth of a spectacled bear brings joy to a farming community in Peru
A spectacled bear was born in a rescue center built by a Peruvian farming community that has protected these animals for more than two decades. The bear cub, which does not yet have a name, was discovered after park rangers in the community of Santa Catalina de Chongoyape, in northern Peru, noticed that a female bear named Lola did not leave her den. “They heard different noises and only these days the little bear has begun to come out with its mother,” said Edivar Carrasco, the president of the community.
- BBC
One of the world's smallest monkeys born at zoo
The pygmy marmoset, which is the first to be born at Drusillas Park in over a decade, needs a name.
- Euronews
Countries across central Europe prepare for weekend downpours and severe flooding
The weather change arrived following a hot start to September in the region. Scientists recorded Earth's hottest summer on record, breaking a record set just one year ago.
- Storyful
Trails Close at Polish National Park Amid Dangerous Flooding
Flood warnings were in place across south Poland on September 14, after a day of intense rain in central Europe.The country’s Institute of Meteorology and Water Management said 50 mm to 80 mm of rain was recorded across “large areas” of the country’s south.Videos here were shot at the country’s Karkonosze National Park. They said trails would be closing, and urged people to cancel any planned trips amid a “worsening” situation. Credit: Karkonosze National Park via Storyful
- People
Baby Hippo Whose Name Means 'Bouncy Pig' Doubles Zoo's Visitors and Prompts Safety Warnings
Pygmy hippos are an endangered species, and there are less than 3,000 in the wild
- CBC
Here's why some Jasper residents are paying to test for contaminants in their homes
The Municipality of Jasper says that the air quality of the town is safe for residents, but some homeowners are worried that contaminants like heavy metals may have seeped into their homes during the wildfire.Patricia Urie returned to her Jasper home on the first day residents could return, but didn't stay long. "We went in with masks on … I did take it off for a minute, and it smelled a bit smoky and [metallic]," said Urie. "My husband and I got headaches and we didn't stay there for very long.
- CNN
Typhoon Yagi leaves at least 74 dead in Myanmar after flooding and landslides
At least 74 people have died and scores more are still missing in Myanmar following heavy flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi, state media reported on Sunday.
- The Independent
Panic after gas leak at chemical factory spreads across city and residents asked to stay indoors
Leak attributed to possible chemical reaction at chemical plant
- BBC
Fears of further flood deaths as rain lashes Europe
Four people have died in Romania, while rivers have swelled in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Austria.
- The Telegraph
Otter drags child underwater off marina dock
A river otter dragged a child from a marina dock before pulling him underwater and biting him in a rare attack. The boy and his mother were walking along the dock at the Bremerton Marina in Washington State on Thursday when the animal attacked. The young boy was dragged underwater, resurfacing after a few moments. As his mother lifted him out of the water, the otter continued to attack and bit her on the arm.
- Euronews
Four dead and dozens stranded after torrential rain hits eastern Romania
Rescue services also rushed to save 95 people in the hard-hit eastern counties of Galati and Vaslui.