Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 2

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 3

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 2

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California 7

A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

Obama aide Donilon in China

Obama aide Donilon in China

BEIJING, China - U.S. National Security Adviser Tom Donilon (L) and Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, shake hands in Beijing on May 28, 2013. (Pool photo)

Xi meets Obama aide

Xi meets Obama aide

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with U.S. National Security Adviser Tom Donilon at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 27, 2013. The meeting was held in preparation for a China-U.S. summit slated for June 7-8 in California, China's state media reported. (Pool photo)

Obama's security advisor Donilon

Obama's security advisor Donilon

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Tom Donilon, U.S. President Barack Obama's national security advisor. Donilon said at the Asia Society in New York on March 11, 2013, that instead of further isolating itself with hostile rhetoric, Pyongyang should follow the lead of countries such as Myanmar to see how the United States can work with former diplomatic foes.