New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

Nephrops norvegicus, Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine, scampi

Nephrops norvegicus, Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine, scampi

Nephrops norvegicus, Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine, scampi. (CTK Photo/Zdenek Rerych)

Nephrops norvegicus, Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine, scampi

Nephrops norvegicus, Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine, scampi

Nephrops norvegicus, Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine, scampi. (CTK Photo/Zdenek Rerych)