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US: Vibrant Aurora Display Visible Across Northern Maine

A Northern Lights display was visible in Masardis, Maine, on Saturday, January 10.

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Iceland: Massive Northern Lights Illuminate Night Sky Over Reykjavík

A massive Northern Lights display was visible in Reykjavík on Saturday, January 10, marking one of the most striking occurrences in over a decade.

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UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

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Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

A28 highway is regulated for traffic due to the snowy phenomenon near Franqueville, Normandy, France on January 7 2026. Sand blasters pass regularly. Photo Mario FOURMY/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

A28 highway is regulated for traffic due to the snowy phenomenon near Franqueville, Normandy, France on January 7 2026. Sand blasters pass regularly. Photo Mario FOURMY/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

Traffic on the A28 during snowfall - Franqueville

A28 highway is regulated for traffic due to the snowy phenomenon near Franqueville, Normandy, France on January 7 2026. Sand blasters pass regularly. Photo Mario FOURMY/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Causes Damage in Shimane

A series of earthquakes, including one with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with epicenters in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat. This video shows a landslide triggered by the quake at a residential property in Yasugi City, eastern Shimane.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 4

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 3

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:18 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from this quake.

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China: Striking Fire-Red Clouds Turn Sky Into Fiery Canvas

This is the breathtaking moment fiery red clouds swirled across the sky, creating a spectacular scene. Filmed on December 9, 2025, in Shanxi, China, the video shows glowing clouds rolling across the sky at sunset. Layers of clouds wrapped around the fading light, forming a vivid cloudscape that moved like breaking waves. Red and orange hues shifted continuously, giving the sky a dynamic, cinematic look as color spread across the horizon. The video ends with the clouds still rolling, as the glowing sky slowly fades.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

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China: Strong Autumn Gusts Create “Leaf Vortex” in Henan Province

On November 24, 2025, in Henan, China, powerful gusts gathered fallen leaves into a circular motion, forming a swirling vortex on the pavement.

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Canada: Abbotsford Declares Emergency as Atmospheric River Causes Severe Flooding in B.C.

An atmospheric river swept across southern B.C., leading Abbotsford to declare a state of local emergency as hundreds of properties were put on evacuation order. Flooding continued to affect parts of the area, on Friday, December 12, prompting expanded evacuation orders, school closures, the closure of a key stretch of Highway 1.

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Japan: Water Overflows From Fish Tank During Powerful M7.5 Earthquake

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 8

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 6

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 5

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted. This video shows the damage in Hachinohe city, where water pipes burst, possibly due to the earthquake, flooding the area.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 2

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring more than 20 people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore at 11:15 PM in Japan, leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. Warnings for waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) were issued for the north-eastern coast, specifically the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Tsunamis between 20 and 50 cm (7-18 inches) high were subsequently observed at several ports in the region. Furthermore, authorities are cautioning the public that "there is a possibility of even more powerful tremors." They also urged attention be paid to the potential for a larger subsequent earthquake.

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US/Canada: M7.0 Earthquake Strikes Alaska and Canadian Border

A Magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near the Alaska-Yukon border on Saturday afternoon, December 6, in the Kluane National Park area, with a shallow depth of five kilometers. The tremor was felt as a milder Magnitude 5.3 in Whitehorse, 250 kilometers away. The quake occurred around 1:41 p.m. and was followed by aftershocks. Officials reported no immediate damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued.

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RECAP: 2025 Super Cold Moon Dazzles Nights Sky

The final full supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon, lit up skies around the world.

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Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 6

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

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Turkey: Orange Alert Storm Hits Bodrum, Causing Massive Flooding

Heavy rainfall, issued with an orange alert by the meteorology department, caused severe flooding in Bodrum, Turkey, on Friday, December 5, leaving buildings inundated and vehicles stranded.

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Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 5

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

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Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 4

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

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Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 3

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

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Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

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Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 2

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

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China: Chicken Seen Swimming in Sichuan

On November 2, 2025, a video from Sichuan, southwestern China, showed a chicken effortlessly swimming in a pond, while a duck looked on curiously from a blue platform. Normally, chickens flounder and sink in water, but this one moved easily across the surface.

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China: Crab Seen Releasing Black Smoke-Like Plumes in Fujian

A crab in Fujian, China, was seen releasing thick black smoke-like streams from its mouth on October 25, 2025, astonishing viewers online. Video shows the crab sitting in a tank as dark plumes cloud the water, leaving onlookers baffled by the strange phenomenon.

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Brazil: Massive Hailstorms Hit Southern Region, Prompting Emergency Situation 2

Severe hailstorms struck cities in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo, southern Brazil on Sunday, November 23, leaving significant damage. In Erechim, more than a hundred people were injured and thousands of families affected, with officials declaring an emergency situation.

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Brazil: Massive Hailstorms Hit Southern Region, Prompting Emergency Situation

Severe hailstorms struck cities in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo, southern Brazil on Sunday, November 23, leaving significant damage. In Erechim, more than a hundred people were injured and thousands of families affected, with officials declaring an emergency situation.

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France: Paris Area Sees Snow After Storm, Driving Restrictions Stay in Place 2

Paris and surrounding areas woke up to several centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 23. Météo France lifted the related orange alert, though speed limits and driving restrictions remained in effect.

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