Yorkshire, UK Yorkshire pelted with giant hailstones as thunderstorms hit #Sheffield #SouthYorksBiz #Hailstorm #ukweather https://t.co/Yat7NNhhnM — Europa News (@IndMediaGroup) June 26, 2020 Otley, UK Extraordinary #hailstorm in #Otley! pic.twitter.com/BUHiAXdmzs— Greg Mulholland (@GregMulholland1) June 26, 2020 Beijing, China #Hailstorm in #Beijing at the Dragon Boat … [Read more...] about Hailstorms Over the World in June 2020
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8.3 Million Hectares Scorched By Wildfires In Arctic Nations In 2019
2019 is one of the years with many alarming wildfires burning worldwide. It is reported that the “most alarming” wildfire in the year is in the Amazon rainforest, causing unprecedented damage. What may be ignored is that massive wildfires flamed in the areas within or surrounding the Arctic Circle in 2019 are also alarming and destroying. Last Wednesday (25 September), the … [Read more...] about 8.3 Million Hectares Scorched By Wildfires In Arctic Nations In 2019
Overview of Major Wildfires Around The World In 2019
Last Updated: [last-modified] Massive wildfires are often destructive, devastating, and terrifying, which may be noted worldwide. With climate change, the number and intensity of wildfires seem to have been increasing in recent years. According to the World Meteorological Organization, the average global temperature in the summer of 2019 was 1.71 degrees Fahrenheit … [Read more...] about Overview of Major Wildfires Around The World In 2019
Top 10 Countries Affected by Extreme Weather Events During 1998-2017 (Economic Losses)
Extreme weather events are natural disasters that are inevitable and devastating. According to a Germany-based non-profit Germanwatch, more than 526,000 people over the world died as a direct result of more than 11,500 extreme weather events during 1998-2017, and the total economic losses amounted to around US$3,47 trillion. With global warming, the number and intensity of … [Read more...] about Top 10 Countries Affected by Extreme Weather Events During 1998-2017 (Economic Losses)
The 2019 Extreme Heatwaves in Europe As an Indicator of Unprecedented Global Warming
Since late June 2019, Europe are experiencing extreme heat. Spain, France and Italy have suffered through several intense heatwaves, with temperatures exceeding 40.0°C in many areas. The highest ever temperature was recorded in France at 46.0°C. The heatwaves in Spain have also triggered the biggest wildfires in 20 years. Countries such as Germany, Poland, and the Czech … [Read more...] about The 2019 Extreme Heatwaves in Europe As an Indicator of Unprecedented Global Warming