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Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano Erupts, Sends Ash 16.7km Above Sea Level in Indonesia

On November 7, 2024, Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano erupted in a powerful eruption, sending a dense column of volcanic ash an impressive 16.7km (55,000ft) above sea level. This powerful event was the latest in a series of eruptions that began to intensify in late October, including the deadly eruption on November 3, which tragically killed nine people and destroyed more than 2,000 homes with lava bombs.

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Barcelona Underwater: Record-Breaking Rainfall Drenches City in Just Three Hours

On Monday, November 4, 2024, Barcelona was overwhelmed by an intense rainstorm that unleashed over two months’ worth of rain within just three hours, leading to severe flooding and chaos across the region. The unprecedented rainfall disrupted flights, halted train services, and left major highways underwater, impacting thousands.

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Hurricane Rafael: Impact on Cayman Islands and Approach Toward Cuba

On Tuesday night, Hurricane Rafael made landfall over Little Cayman, bringing torrential rain, powerful winds, and rough seas to the Sister Islands. Initial assessments by emergency teams on Little Cayman and Cayman Brac are set to begin early Wednesday as recovery efforts are underway. Power outages swept across both islands as emergency responders braved the harsh conditions to assist residents.

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Snow in Europe, weak polar vortex point to cold winter 2024-2025

A strong Polar Vortex generally maintains the colder air in the Arctic, resulting in milder winters for the mid-latitudes. Conversely, a weakened Polar Vortex allows the cold air to escape southward, affecting the United States, Canada, and Europe with more severe winter weather.

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Catastrophic Hurricane Milton Spawns Deadly Tornado Outbreak Ahead of Florida Landfall

The most devastating tornado strike appears to have occurred in the town of Matlacha, west of Cape Coral, where social media posts have shown a massive funnel cloud seemingly making direct impact with the community. Damage assessments are still ongoing, but early reports suggest that this particular tornado has caused significant destruction in the region.

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