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Apr 25 2025 at 14:52:39 UTCRecord rainfall triggered flash floods in Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as severe thunderstorms moved through the state. Omaha recorded 64 mm (2.5 inches) of rain, surpassing the previous daily record of 43 mm (1.7 inches) set in 2007. Large hail and a couple of tornadoes were also reported during the storms.
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Apr 25 2025 at 13:37:04 UTCA very bright fireball exploded in the sky over southern Brazil at 22:03 UTC on April 23, 2025. The event lasted over 7 seconds, ending with a bright flash and loud boom.
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Apr 25 2025 at 09:25:36 UTCLarge hail up to 12.7 cm (5 inches) in diameter and a large tornado struck Matador, Texas, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as severe storms moved through the central United States, triggering multiple tornado warnings across the region.
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Apr 25 2025 at 08:30:35 UTCA strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit near the coast of Ecuador at 11:45 UTC (06:45 local time) on April 25, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 35 km (22 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
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Apr 25 2025 at 08:12:15 UTCA Red Alert was issued for Poás Volcano National Park in Costa Rica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after a series of eruptions produced ash plumes reaching up to 4 500 m (15 000 feet) above the crater. Ashfall was reported in several surrounding areas, prompting Orange Alerts in Grecia and Sarchí, and Yellow Alerts in Alajuela, Poás, Naranjo, Río Cuarto, and Zarcero due to increased volcanic hazards.
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Apr 25 2025 at 05:19:56 UTCSevere weather swept across the central U.S. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, spawning over 16 tornadoes in six states, with 10 being reported in Texas alone. Large hail of over 114 mm (4.5 inches) was also reported in multiple areas as storms passed over the Central and Southern Plains.
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Apr 25 2025 at 04:00:56 UTCA brutal heatwave has gripped Telangana this week, claiming 11 lives in just 24 hours and pushing temperatures past 45°C (113 °F). With large parts of India also facing extreme heat, alerts have been issued, and hospitals are reporting a sharp rise in heat-related illnesses.
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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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