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  • Jun 6 2025 at 17:07:00 UTC
    A severe hailstorm struck Deaf Smith and Randall Counties, Texas, on June 4, 2025, causing significant damage to wheat crops. The storm, with hail up to tennis ball size, disrupted farming operations during a critical growing period.

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  • Jun 6 2025 at 15:55:09 UTC
    Increased volcanic activity at Fuego in Guatemala forced the evacuation of an estimated 700 people from several villages in Chimaltenango on June 5, 2025. Heavy rains worsened conditions by triggering lahars that blocked roads and hampered emergency efforts. Authorities have closed schools, shut down roads, and issued an orange alert.

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  • Jun 6 2025 at 14:23:11 UTC
    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 hit Atacama, Chile, at 17:15 UTC (13:15 local time) on June 6, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 76.6 km (48 miles). CSN Chile is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 65 km (40 miles).

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  • Jun 6 2025 at 11:30:42 UTC
    Sargassum levels in the Atlantic basin hit a record 37.5 million metric tons in May 2025, the most recorded since monitoring began. The sharp increase has inundated coastlines, affected tourism, and raised health concerns across parts of the Caribbean.

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  • Jun 6 2025 at 10:03:01 UTC
    A powerful supercell thunderstorm produced multiple tornadoes across eastern New Mexico and West Texas on June 5, 2025, prompting tornado warnings and emergency alerts for Lubbock County and Texas Tech University. While the tornadoes passed west and northwest of the city, the storm caused significant flooding, power outages, and property damage in the Lubbock area. One injury was reported in Hockley County.

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  • Jun 6 2025 at 08:15:52 UTC
    Powerful eruptions at Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano sent massive pyroclastic flows and a huge boulder down its slopes, forcing evacuations of nearby villages on June 5, 2025. The flows traveled as far as 7 km (4.3 miles), carrying thick ash clouds and volcanic debris. Officials have warned of the deadly risks from heat and toxic gases from the eruption.

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  • Jun 5 2025 at 14:50:35 UTC
    At least six tornadoes touched down in Heilongjiang Province, northeastern China, during a severe weather outbreak on June 5, 2025. Tornadoes were confirmed in Keshan, Beian, Suihua, and Hailun, with damage reported to rural structures in several locations.

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  • Jun 5 2025 at 12:24:10 UTC
    A swarm of earthquakes struck Italy’s Campi Flegrei region early Thursday, June 5, 2025, starting at 04:39 UTC. At least nine tremors were recorded within hours, the strongest reaching magnitude 3.2. The activity adds to growing concerns in an area already showing long-term signs of volcanic unrest.

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  • Jun 5 2025 at 11:27:34 UTC
    A powerful storm struck New Zealand’s North Island, tearing the roof off a house in Newlands and damaging a school library in Wainuiomata on June 5, 2025. The storm caused widespread power outages and flooding risks across multiple regions.

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  • Jun 5 2025 at 10:20:44 UTC
    Fuego volcano in southern Guatemala began erupting on June 4, 2025, following weeks of increased activity. Explosions produced ash plumes reaching up to 4 800 m (15 750 feet) above sea level, and lava flows have impacted several nearby areas. Incandescent emissions, avalanches, and continued ashfall were reported, prompting heightened alerts and close monitoring. The activity continued into June 5, producing large pyroclastic flows and triggering the evacuation of nearby villages.

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