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China: 25-Story Hotel Toppled in Controlled Blast in Chongqing

On May 25, 2025, a video captured the controlled demolition of the 25-story Huatiel Hotel at Caiyuanba Railway Station in Chongqing, China. Using precision explosives installed on the lower floors, the structure collapsed backward within seconds, sending up a massive cloud of dust while neighboring buildings remained completely intact.

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Scene in Gaza

A northern Gaza area is seen through a cloud of dust from Sderot, southern Israel, on Oct. 10, 2025. A cease-fire in the Gaza Strip between Israeli and Hamas forces took effect the same day after more than two years of war.

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Scene in Gaza

A northern Gaza area is seen through a cloud of dust from Sderot, southern Israel, on Oct. 10, 2025. A cease-fire in the Gaza Strip between Israeli and Hamas forces took effect the same day after more than two years of war.

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China: Massive Landslide at Yuntai Mountain in Henan

A group of Chinese tourists witnessed a massive landslide at Yuntai Mountain in Jiaozuo, Henan, on October 5, sending clouds of dust into the air as rocks tumbled down the slope. Large rocks broke loose and rolled down the mountain, creating a thick cloud of dust that quickly blanketed the area.

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US: Cloud Rotation Spotted Near Coolidge, Arizona

A cloud rotation, believed to be a landspout or gustnado, was spotted in the northwest of Coolidge, Arizona, on Friday, September 26.

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Japan: Dashcam Captures Truck Crash on Expressway, Cargo Flies into Opposite Lane

Just after 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, a medium-sized cargo truck collided with the central divider on the Tohoku Expressway in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, causing the gas cylinders it was carrying to fall and involved three vehicles traveling in the opposite lane. A dashcam in one of the vehicles on the opposite lane captured the accident, showing the truck kicking up a cloud of dust and its cargo flying across to the other side.

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RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba 2

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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US: Possible Tornado Caught on Camera Near Brownfield, Texas

A suspected tornado was seen swirling near Brownfield as severe storms swept through northwestern Texas on Thursday, May 29.

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Australia: Dust Storm Hits NSW, Triggering Poor Air Quality in Sydney

A dust storm sweeping in from South Australia reached coastal New South Wales on Tuesday morning, shrouding towns in a yellowish haze, reducing visibility in some areas, and triggering very poor air quality across Sydney.

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China: Tornado Hits Xinyi in Maoming, Sparks Fly as Power Lines Knocked Down

This is the terrifying moment that a tornado swept through Maoming, sending sparks flying as it likely tore down power lines. On Tuesday, May 20,2025, between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., the video showed a powerful tornado forming in Lixu Community, Yudu Subdistrict, Xinyi City. Dark clouds churned overhead as the twister tore across the area, with visible sparks suggesting that electrical wires had been brought down in the chaos. The swirling column of wind stirred dust and debris, while frightened voices were heard in the background as the tornado intensified. According to on-site confirmation by staff from the Xinyi Meteorological Bureau, the tornado caused damage in parts of the city, particularly to a furniture factory housed in a metal structure. The video ended with the tornado moving further into the distance, leaving behind a trail of wreckage and anxious onlookers.

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US: Possible Gustnado Spotted in Penwell, West Texas

A possible gustnado was spotted in Penwell, West Texas, on Monday, May 5, during a severe thunderstorm warning for the area.

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US: Huge Dust Cloud Kicked up by Winds Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Nebraska 3

Severe storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, April 17, resulting in significant damage and reports of multiple tornadoes. The video shows damaging winds whipping up dust in York County, Nebraska, where a tornado watch was in effect.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported in Nebraska and Iowa

Multiple tornadoes and dust clouds were reported in Nebraska and Iowa on April 17, due to supercell thunderstorms. A video captures a rotating storm cloud about 10 miles west of I-29 in Bartlett, Fremont County, Iowa, moments before a possible tornado fully rotated.

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US: Huge Dust Cloud Kicked up by Winds Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Nebraska 2

Severe storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, April 17, resulting in significant damage and reports of multiple tornadoes. The video shows damaging winds whipping up dust in York County, Nebraska, where a tornado watch was in effect.

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US: Huge Dust Cloud Kicked up by Winds Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Nebraska

Severe storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, April 17 resulting in significant damage and reports of multiple tornadoes. The video shows a dust cloud kicked up by strong winds in Dodge County, Nebraska. A tornado warning was issued for the county, but no tornado was confirmed there.

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Israel army demolishes home after forcing residents to leave - West Bank

A cloud of dust and smoke rises as Ali Khalil’s home is demolished in Qalqilya, West Bank, on March 12, 2025. Israeli forces carried out the demolition after forcing residents to evacuate. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel army demolishes home after forcing residents to leave - West Bank

A cloud of dust and smoke rises as Ali Khalil’s home is demolished in Qalqilya, West Bank, on March 12, 2025. Israeli forces carried out the demolition after forcing residents to evacuate. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Dhaka - Bangladesh

Rickshaws and vehicles navigate through a cloud of dust and smog in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 13, 2024. People face challenges from severe air pollution, impacting their health and daily routines. Photo by Mehedi Hasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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