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LIVE: Flooding, Tornado Threats Continue in South
April 07, 2014; 9:29 AM
The threat of heavy rain, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes continues Monday across the Deep South.
Flooding Rain for Argentina Into Tuesday
April 07, 2014; 5:56 AM
Flooding rain will target cities such as Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Bahia Blanca.
Flood Threat Remains for Philippines From Peipah
April 07, 2014; 5:51 AM
Despite Peipah weakening, the threat for widespread flash flooding still exists across the Philippines.
Severe Storms to Rattle Augusta, Charlotte and Raleigh
April 07, 2014; 5:28 AM
It's shaping up to be a wet and stormy start to the week in the Southeast as severe thunderstorms take aim at the region.
LIVE: Tornado Threat From New Orleans to Pensacola
April 07, 2014; 5:24 AM
The threat of heavy rain, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes continues into Monday morning across the Deep South.
Rain to Bring Flooding Concerns to East, Midwest
April 07, 2014; 4:54 AM
The first full week of April will start off on a wet note over the East and Midwest, raising flooding concerns across the regions.
Winter in Westeros: The Weather of 'Game of Thrones'
April 07, 2014; 4:52 AM
Season four of Game of Thrones is underway, where fans will see a new set of filming locations picked to best capture the environment and weather of Westeros.
Week of Big Temperature Swings for Midwest, Northeast
April 07, 2014; 4:50 AM
A roller coaster ride is the best way to describe the trend temperatures will be on this week across the Midwest and Northeast.
Rain Postpones NASCAR Race at Texas Motor Speedway Until Monday
April 07, 2014; 4:48 AM
Rain postponed Sunday's NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway until Monday.
Rain, Gusty Storms to Pester Practice Rounds at 2014 Masters
April 07, 2014; 4:42 AM
A storm system will affect the Augusta National Golf Club, Ga., area during the upcoming practice rounds at the 2014 Masters.
Midweek Warmup Expected for Minneapolis
April 07, 2014; 4:38 AM
Above-normal temperatures will continue to be the rule around the Minneapolis area, but it will be noticeably warmer by midweek.
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Monday, Apr 07, 2014
Nishino-Shima volcano (Izu Islands, Japan): lava flows continue to enlarge island
Aerial view of Nishinoshima on 24 March 2014 (Japan Coast Guard)
Aerial view of Nishinoshima on 24 March 2014 (Japan Coast Guard)
Enlarged section showing the active vent (cone 2, left) and the now inactive vent 1 (right cone)
Enlarged section showing the active vent (cone 2, left) and the now inactive vent 1 (right cone)
The ongoing eruption continues to add new land to the island with what seems a relatively steady effusion of lava flows. A new overflight by the Japanese Coast Guard shows that at least the second vent that appeared in late January is still active, feeding lava flows that continue to spread and currently have active fronts all along the eastern coast. ...more
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Sunday, Apr 06, 2014
Volcanic activity worldwide 6 Apr 2014: Shiveluch, Ubinas
Ash emission from Ubinas this evening
Ash emission from Ubinas this evening
Shiveluch (Kamchatka): An explosion occurred at the volcano this morning (Kamchatka time). An ash plume rose to approx. 20,000 ft (6 km) altitude (VAAC Tokyo). ...more
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Ubinas volcano (Peru) activity update
Ash emission from Ubinas this evening
Ash emission from Ubinas this evening
Ash emissions and small explosions originating at the new lava dome in the crater seem to increase in frequency. The resulting ash plumes have all been relatively small (so far). More about Ubinas volcano
Shiveluch volcano, Kamchatka: explosive eruption produces ash plume to 20,000 ft altitude
An explosion occurred at the volcano this morning (Kamchatka time). An ash plume rose to approx. 20,000 ft (6 km) altitude (VAAC Tokyo).
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Saturday, Apr 05, 2014
Volcanic activity worldwide 5 Apr 2014: Tungurahua
Eruption of Tungurahua on 4 April 18:10 (F. Vásconez - OVT/IGEPN)
Eruption of Tungurahua on 4 April 18:10 (F. Vásconez - OVT/IGEPN)
Tungurahua (Ecuador): (5 Apr) The volcano entered a new vigorous eruptive phase yesterday evening. A moderately strong vulcanian explosion occurred at 18:10 (local time) and produced an eruption column rising several kilometers as well as small pyroclastic flows on the cone. ...more
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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) update: strombolian activity
Strombolian activity at Tungurahua volcano observed during the early morning of April 5, 2014. Source : F. Vásconez - OVT / IGEPN
Strombolian activity at Tungurahua volcano observed during the early morning of April 5, 2014. Source : F. Vásconez - OVT / IGEPN
View of the volcano this evening - steam and ash column is rising from the crater at the top (IGPEN webcam)
View of the volcano this evening - steam and ash column is rising from the crater at the top (IGPEN webcam)
The violent vent-clearing explosion on Friday evening has been followed by mild to moderate near-continuous strombolian activity. ...more
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Volcanoes Today, 5 Apr 2014: Tungurahua
Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador): powerful vulcanian explosion, ash to 10-15 km altitude
Eruption of Tungurahua on 4 April 18:10 (F. Vásconez - OVT/IGEPN)
Eruption of Tungurahua on 4 April 18:10 (F. Vásconez - OVT/IGEPN)
Current seismic signal from Tungurahua (RETU station, IG)
Current seismic signal from Tungurahua (RETU station, IG)
The volcano entered a new vigorous eruptive phase yesterday evening. A moderately strong vulcanian explosion occurred at 18:10 (local time) and produced an eruption column rising several kilometers as well as small pyroclastic flows on the cone. ...more
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Thursday, Apr 03, 2014
Volcanic activity worldwide 3 Apr 2014: Ubinas, Shiveluch, Reventador, Tungurahua
Explosion at Reventador Monday evening
Explosion at Reventador Monday evening
Current seismic signal from Tungurahua (RETU station, IG)
Current seismic signal from Tungurahua (RETU station, IG)
Shiveluch (Kamchatka): (3 Apr) No significant changes in activity occurred recently. The volcano remains active. Slow lava-dome extrusion continues accompanied by ash explosions, incandescence, hot avalanches, and fumarolic activity. ...more
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Reventador volcano (Ecuador) activity update
Explosion at Reventador Monday evening
Explosion at Reventador Monday evening
Current seismic signal from Reventador (CONE station, IGPEN)
Current seismic signal from Reventador (CONE station, IGPEN)
Activity remains high. The volcano produces frequent small ash explosions and lava extrudes in a new flow on the upper eastern flank. ...more
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weather was a factor. plenty of hail, and wind, and plenty of rotational forces at play.