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Apr 24 2025 at 13:46:00 UTCResearchers predict that solar cycle 25 will produce 2 ± 1 extremely strong solar flares (stronger than X14.3) after spring 2027, along with a broader estimate of 5 ± 2 flares exceeding X10, based on solar observations since 1975.
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Apr 24 2025 at 12:01:19 UTCScientists analyzing data from NASA’s Perseverance rover have discovered diverse volcanic rocks in Jezero Crater. The findings point to prolonged volcanic activity and possible past water interaction, raising new questions about Mars’ potential to support life.
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Apr 24 2025 at 10:42:46 UTCA slow-moving frontal boundary is forecast to trigger thunderstorms across the Central and Southern Plains of the United States on April 24, 2025, with risks of severe weather including large hail, strong wind gusts, and flash flooding. The system is expected to shift southeast, extending the storm threat into the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, and eventually the Northeast and Southeast through April 26.
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Apr 24 2025 at 10:12:16 UTCA strong explosive eruption took place at the Bezymianny volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, on April 23, 2025, sending an ash plume 11 km (36 000 feet) above sea level. As a result, the Aviation Color Code was raised to Red.
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Apr 24 2025 at 06:36:47 UTCNew activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from April 16--22, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes.
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Apr 24 2025 at 05:06:46 UTCNASA’s Lucy spacecraft flew by asteroid Donaldjohanson on April 20, 2025, capturing images of its elongated, lumpy bowling pin shape. The flyby, conducted as a test for upcoming Jupiter Trojan asteroid missions, revealed the asteroid’s dimensions as approximately 8 km (5 miles) in length and 3.5 km (2 miles) in width.
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Apr 23 2025 at 16:46:20 UTCAn M6.2 earthquake struck Istanbul, Turkey, on April 23, 2025, injuring more than 350 people, damaging buildings, and prompting warnings from seismologist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür about the potential for an M7+ event. He called for urgent action to strengthen the city’s seismic preparedness.
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Apr 23 2025 at 15:31:31 UTCAt least 7 people died in flash floods in Nairobi, Kenya, officials reported on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The flooding displaced more than 500 people and affected over 60 000 across the city.
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Apr 23 2025 at 14:11:52 UTCA severe hailstorm struck Georgetown and nearby areas in the Austin metropolitan region of Texas on the evening of April 22, 2025. The storm produced hailstones measuring 3.8 cm to 7.6 cm (1.5 to 3 inches) in diameter, causing significant property damage and widespread power outages.
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Apr 23 2025 at 12:17:20 UTCA Chinese research team tracked sulfur dioxide (SO2) from Iceland’s Sundhnukagigar volcano, which traveled over 2 000 km (1 243 miles) to the Svalbard Islands in the Arctic in 2023, causing significant smog. The findings, published in The Innovation Geoscience, documented the long-distance environmental impact of the eruption.
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From 18/04/2025 to 22/04/2025, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 65 km/h) THIRTYONE-25 was active in NTerritory. The cyclone affects these countries: Australia, Indonesia (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
From 17/04/2025 to 21/04/2025, a Subtropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 116 km/h) KANTO-25 was active in SWIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
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