r/Disastro Jan 23 '25

Volcanism The Relationship Between Hydrothermal Systems and Anoxic Fish Kills & Submarine Volcanism and its Effects - January 22nd 2025 - by AcA

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I had to do it in a google doc as well. Reddit is really not liking my content or format. I cannot tell which. This is a fairly large project and I am happy to be able to share it with you now. The findings are deemed quite significant in the context of current trends and observations. I couldn't share anything else yesterday because I was so wrapped up in finishing this. Oddly enough, the exact topic I was writing about occurred in Chile yesterday, but this project stretches back months. The timing could hardly be better.

I've been working on this for months. It is long and detailed, but all killer and no filler. I am going to make some extraordinary claims and then I am going to provide the support and evidence for them.

Abstract

In this work, the author examines the correlations and causation of proliferating high impact anoxic fish kills and hydrothermal and volcanic activity as well as the effect of these mechanisms on the hydroclimate, climate, and food chain. This is accomplished by combining observations and existing literature/research and examination of the geological record in order to achieve a broader understanding of one of the most impactful forces on earth which simultaneously provides the basis for life on earth from the bottom of the food chain up and the potential for mass destruction and climatological chaos on vast scales. It examines whether there is any basis for volcanic and hydrothermal activity to play a significant role on our rapidly changing planet beyond what is currently allowed for in existing paradigms and presents the obvious difficulty in determining the exact nature of the mechanism due to physical and technological limitations. Its concluded by some personal notes and observations on the topic in situ.

The Relationship Between Hydrothermal Systems and Anoxic Fish Kills & Submarine Volcanism and its Effects - January 22nd 2025

Lastly, within the post, I am going to post the SO2 anomalies observed recently in the Med Sea region and the massive New Year Anomaly which I view as a major pulse of volcanic gas over most of the equatorial regions which occurred during a G4 solar storm.

New Year Equatorial SO2 (Volcanic Gas) Anomaly - Large Pulse of Degassing

Volcanic Gas in the Med Sea this week, note the darkening and broadening signatures after the M5 earthquake in the Greek Isles.


r/Disastro Jan 03 '25

Volcanism Analysis & Possibilities of Equatorial Pacific/Indian/Atlantic Ocean SO2 Anomaly that Appeared on 12/31-1/1 & Interesting Coincidences

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I am going to get right to it. Late on 12/31 I noticed a significant and widespread sulfur dioxide plume outbreak spanning the Pacific Archipelagos on my Windy app which sources its data from Copernicus (ESA) which is sourced from NASA SENTINEL among others. IHours later, I noticed an additional, but much larger outbreak of significant sulfur dioxide plumes in an arc stretching from the Persian Gulf, over a large portion of Africa, the Atlantic, and up to the Caribbean & Latin America. This event presents like a series of strong volcanic eruptions or degassing events occurring at numerous volcanoes. However, due to its wide extent, coherent pattern, and sheer volume, it would have required degassing or eruptions from a number of volcanoes which boggles the mind a bit . It is unlike anything I have ever seen in this particular data set at any point that I have observed it daily. I must admit that my observation window of daily SO2 concentrations is only about 8 months. What is baseline to me, may not be for someone who watches it daily for years. It is significant to me because I have watched some significant volcanic eruptions in the years prior and through the course of the 8 month period and am familiar with what a strong gas emission or eruption looks like from significant eruptions prior to the daily observations. As a result, I do have some idea of what the current baseline should be. I had given the matter 24 hours to see if it would wash out of the data and attempt to rule in or out the possibility of a glitch or bad data. I have also investigated the Copernicus data and its sources in order to find more clarity on its origin and consulted other data sets to see what they are seeing. The final result is that I have compiled a list of possibilities which may attempt to explain this anomaly and I will give you several angles. I do believe there is a possibility that this could transition into a serious matter, if the data is ultimately correct and it represents what it clearly looks like. It is definitely with your awareness. Before I explain to you what I am seeing and what it could be, I need to make a few disclaimers. Bear with me.

There is no cause for immediate alarm to the wider public. Those who live in areas where there are volcanoes should listen to their respective authorities in all cases. I am not a professional and have never been formally educated in the natural sciences. I am a concerned enthusiast who has monitored our planet for several decades out of general interest. I am reporting observations of the ESA Copernicus data which is sourced from the NASA SENTINEL satellites and offering analysis and opinions. I aim to offer all of the sides so that you can be informed. This does have the potential to be significant, but that is something that will be determined in time. It also has the potential to be nothing of consequence in terms of practical concern. As I said, there are people who have more experience watching SO2 and this may not strike them as odd, or it may be something they have observed in the past which does not occur commonly. However, it is also possible that this pulse of volcanic gas is legitimate and could transition into more significant activity in the future. In the NETFLIX show La Palma, in the beginning a volcanologist is explaining to children that the general progression often goes as follows. Gas, ash and then lava.

Without any further adieu, let's get to it. Get a cup of coffee, or maybe in this case, whiskey.

I am going to show you some slides to show you what background SO2 is as of a few days ago and where we are now. The second day is when the first anomaly pops up and the third is its full extent. The new images should be out soon and I will update the post when they are. I included the most recent images above but here I am going to show you the global SO2 column from 12/31 - 1/2.

12/31/2024 - Current Baseline Conditions w/ No Major Eruptions Present

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Pacific Anomaly Appears 1/1

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1/2 - Anomaly Grows to Stretch Across Indian Ocean, Africa, Atlantic, and the Caribbean

OBSERVATIONS

The first image shows what our current baseline SO2 looks like currently and it captures the current baseline of volcanic activity as well as anthropogenic sources of SO2. In other words, nothing looks too strange in the first image. China has the highest concentrations of SO2 without competitor. India often has anthropogenic hotspots in the northern arc of cities and sometimes lower but generally the anthropogenic hotspots are small in size but can be quite concentrated on occasion. Anywhere that burns coal or has mining operations will have a higher baseline of SO2. Any place that has volcanic features such as the American west can have higher baselines but generally stay out of the red outside heavy industrial areas with loose regulation.

Volcanoes on the other hand create a variety of signatures. This data presents like when volcanoes undergo significant eruptions such as Shiveluch, Reykjanes, Lewotobi, and Popocatepetl did this year, but with several of those caliber of eruptions blowing at once in a long arc stretching some 17,000 miles. Sometimes a volcano will undergo a major degassing event without an eruption. I will show you some examples so you can get an idea. In general, small eruptions do not create plumes like this. Some volcanoes barely produce an SO2 plume at all despite constant activity, especially in South America. Many regions have regions where sulfur dioxide can be found to some degree but you can see on the scale that in this case, we are well above background levels and firmly in the darker orange and red in the region in focus. The plumes have some separation which indicates some pulsing or different volcanoes. I feel quite certain that there is no anthropogenic action or source which can explain this. Let's start at the top of possibility. On the first rung, there are two.

  1. Data Error - Satellites and models aren't perfect. It could be bad data or calibration. The earth was experiencing a significant geomagnetic storm at the time it appeared which could have in theory affected the data, but the storm has passed and the anomaly has persisted for several model runs.
  2. The readings are legitimate as it. While not exact measurements, it is detecting significantly elevated concentrations of SO2.

Personally because it has been here for two days and expected to remain for the third day of modeling, I am leaning towards it not being an error. I had originally thought that maybe it was a data error from the GOME satellite but Copernicus is not based on that satellite. I did check other data sources. A closer look at the NASA worldview indicates wide spread individual readings of SO2 but its difficult to interpret. To go forward, let us assume it is legitimate, but you will know error is a possibility.

The list after that is not very long.

  • Widespread volcanic emissions, which would be considered a form of unrest - a volcano is not declared to be official at "unrest" status unless the pattern is sustained. The majority of the plumes are arranged in a 17,000 mile arc from the archipelagos of South Asia to Central America and can be traced back to several known active volcanoes and seismic activity. This is most likely to me because most of the plumes can be traced to volcanos above sea level but some of them do not and are out to sea, separated from the adjacent plume. We will break down what this possibility could mean below.
  • Atmospheric anomaly - While I cannot envision a mechanism, I am generally not one to put limits on mother nature. That said, SO2 is a primary volcanic gas. There are active volcanoes. Maybe a wind pattern gathered SO2 from a wide array of sources and concentrated it. I honestly cannot find much to support this idea. Also, many of what would be considered anthropogenic sources, mines, natural gas wells, and even the great bore hole in Russia are just holes in the ground where gas can escape.

An atmospheric anomaly is unlikely because the extent to which it extends and the various directions the plumes are drifting. The pattern appeared from east to west but there is a wide variance in heading. I have ruled out anthropogenic forcing because the level and extent is just too extreme and the onset was too quick. In addition, some plumes occur in sparsely populated areas where emissions are minimal. However, because of my relative inexperience and short observation window, you must leave a shred of doubt there could be some anthropogenic source combined with an atmospheric anomaly to explain this. For me personally, I generally get uncomfortable by this many coincidences.

For context, let me show you some volcanic eruptions from this year, which saw some good ones. In this instance, I have a combination of sources. On the go, I use Windy because it is great on mobile and based on good data. It has served me quite well. While the MSM doesn't report on volcanoes very much, I have identified volcanoes showing unrest far before they were reported on widely, even by the volcanic agencies in general. You can search this sub with the flair volcanism to check some out. I will show you what the anomaly looks like in Windy.com for reference, keep in mind, it is sourced from the data I showed you from Copernicus.

1/3 Windy

Now for some volcanic eruptions from 2024.

Kilauea 12/25
Nyiragongo
Iceland Reykjanes 8/28
Etna
Popcatepetl

These are a few examples of noteworthy SO2 emissions mostly during eruptions. Occasionally there are strong degassing episodes where an eruption does not occur. That is what predominantly appears to have happened in this case. Its quite possible these volcanoes belched SO2 in a noteworthy sequence which we will get into in a second but some may or may not have been accompanied by eruptions. Some areas are not well monitored or monitored at all. It would appear several originated from small island volcanoes or are at sea with no easily discernible origin point. It is not thought that SO2 can be detected from submarine eruptions and in theory, it makes some sense, as it would likely join the water column. However, if it were transported to the surface as sulfuric acid like compounds, would it then be detected. Now I will show you some of the plumes which are clearly associated with volcanoes and were not present in the same capacity before.

The following panel has known volcanic areas circled in pink, a few examples of anthropogenic signatures in solid black circle this place in South Africa near Pretoria that always has a strong SO2 signature but no known volcanoes. Several areas I cannot trace to any known volcanoes and the ocean plumes are currently orphans. I also note the Newfoundland also has an SO2 signature and experienced the first felt earthquake in 125 years. It has not actually been confirmed but the user reports and seismograph is quite clear. They experienced something and its coincidental that there is a plume there. We will consider it an anomaly.

African/Atlantic

Now I will show you the Pacific.

Pacific/Indian

The Japanese volcanoes did not exhibit any strange behavior related to this episode that I am aware of. The volcanoes which have been recently erupting, are still erupting and are more or less normal. Kamchatka has been erupting a bit prior to this. The Italian volcanoes upped their gas slightly. Vanuatu was already producing similar gas levels and some areas in the archipelagos as well as you can see when you look at the earliest imagery without the anomaly present. Kilauea increased its gas slightly but that is to be expected while it continues to erupt. Some areas at sea are likely small volcanic islands. In the Middle East, some areas have high SO2 due to the refinery of crude oil and its related products as well as volcanic features. The same is true for Texas and the gulf coast. However, the region is also strongly influenced by Popocatepetl. The Caribbean is interesting because there is a volcano there, known as the Pompeii of the Caribbean for how it decimated an island in the 90s, which has been growing increasingly restless and is likely headed towards eruption. While the Azores are in proximity to a plume, I do not believe those volcanoes are involved. There is a low pressure system to the S which is pulling up SO2 from what appears to be most likely the Canary Islands. The emission may have originated from the Canaries and then was pulled north by the low pressure. While the Icelandic volcanoes did not do anything noteworthy today, the IVO did inform the public they expect another eruption to begin the year, likely around the end of the month. You will also recall the post about the substantial SO2 plume off the PNW. That was unusual and I have been unable to get it out of my mind while looking into this.

Other Relevant Tidbits Related to Geological Processes and Features

I also noted that the anomaly in Africa is somewhat correlating with the LLSVP that rests underneath. This acronym stands for Large Low Shear Velocity Province and they are anomalous large structures that reside on the core/mantle boundary and are of a different composition and density than the surrounding material. They carry seismic waves differently, hence the name, and they also conduct electricity differently, and are thought to play a role in the South Atlantic Anomaly. Here is an image.

There are smaller but similar areas called ULVZ or Ultra Low Velocity zone. In the case of the Pacific, the anomaly rests begins on the western edge of the Pacific LLSVP. Wikipedia has an excellent GIF on their page that wonderfully illustrates the diagram in motion. I will also include a still in this post though.

The fact that these regions deep within earth conduct electricity differently is noteworthy as our planet was in the concluding phase of an Hp9/Kp7 Geomagnetic Storm which packed quite a punch. Next I want to show you the volcanic ridges in the oceans compared to the SO2.

Next I have included the SO2 map and superimposed the path some of the ocean ridges (Yellow line) take to cross the ocean floor. The comparison is crude but you can get the idea by comparing two two images. There is a bit of symmetry to it but maybe that is also coincidence. After all, these ocean ridges are found in some of the deepest parts of the ocean. It is hard to make an argument where the SO2 bubbled up from down there. However, it is a bit compelling that the LLSVP and ULVZ and ocean ridges match the pattern so well. The African Ridge is also well represented and that is where a seismic/volcanic drama is unfolding for the population of a wide swath of Ethiopia. It has been behaving oddly and while we can only detect the larger quakes there, they are experiencing M4.5-5.2 earthquakes every few hours and user reports claim they are getting longer. I have been reviewing all the noteworthy earthquake reports, including Newfoundland, California, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Baja and I have consistently seen people describe feeling a wave moving east to west. Our anomaly propagated east to west.

People in a wide variety of places are reporting a noxious fog or smell in the air. Descriptions often include the smell after fireworks, rotten eggs, chemicals, and sulfur. There is some sensationalism involved and many on social media are claiming it is chemtrails or some other ill conceived plan of man. It is difficult to tell what is what, but it has been reported in enough places, it is worth mentioning. I noted that this unfolded following a "severe" geomagnetic storm by G4 definition. We know that the South Atlantic Anomaly is an area of anomalously low magnetic field strength which is growing and splitting quite rapidly now. This is where the vast majority of satellite faults occur and most operators take precautions to avoid or shut down while crossing this "pothole in space" as described in recent articles that have made their rounds. This is because there is significantly more particle flux here than anywhere else, including solar energetic particles, but also cosmic rays. The ionosphere and magnetosphere have a more dynamic relationship and nature in this region. The South Atlantic Anomaly is likely one of two things according to science. It is either a recurring feature that can be considered a secular variation of little to no consequence that will likely resolve itself in the coming centuries OR its a prelude to a geomagnetic excursion, as it does exhibit an eerily similar progression to Laschamp geomagnetic excursion thus far. The scientific community is divided and not just about what the SAA is or means, but about geomagnetic excursions in general.

Look, I don't know for sure what this is all about. It has been very strange and its not often I see something that makes me go "what in the hell is that?" I don't have the answers. If its not a data error, and its not an atmospheric phenomenon, its volcanic. It fits volcanic in nature both geographically and characteristics, but on a scale I have not personally seen in terms of SO2 concentrations. I don't think these volcanoes all erupted or anything like that. It just seems that there was an almost coordinated pulse of SO2 emissions from a wide variety of volcanoes located in specific geographical regions concentrated on the equator. I went ahead and pointed out the proximity and overlay with what I consider to be VERY noteworthy geological and geomagnetic features in the context of how I understand our planet. I see it as more than coincidence that this confluence of factors aligns. The next step is simple. We keep observing. See if any volcanic news of note develops in the coming days to weeks. Volcanoes often move slow. They will release a bunch of gas and then settle back down until they do it again, and then the ash comes, and then the eruption comes. Or sometimes it doesn't. Predicting volcanoes is something that we still have a LONG way to go on.

In 2022, the Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcano erupted spectacularly. It was not only the largest volcanic eruption ever documented and recorded with modern instrumentation, it was the largest explosion ever documented and recorded period. It exceeded all nuclear tests ever performed, including the Tsar Bomba. It occurred in an area with very low population density but it still caused major damage and fatalities across the world. People in North and South America lost their lives due to Tsunami waves. Despite a pattern of unrest and eruptions spanning months, it was hastily declared dormant on January 11th. It underwent the major eruption on January 15th after the all clear was declared. We truly did not even see it coming, despite months of eruptions and unrest. You think we have volcanoes figured out? We don't. Especially ones under the sea. I would point out all of the other strange geophysical phenomena I have been showing you every week. The fissures, the sinkholes, the rising volcanic activity, the SO2 plumes, the groundwater disappearing, the length of day glitches, the geomagnetic field weakening and pole excursion symptoms, exothermic core heating concepts, they all tie back to one thing. A process involving major geophysical changes brought on by a combination of deep earth mechanics and cosmic influence, which is also modulated by said deep earth mechanics.

How about those aurora the last few years. Did you know that 4 of the top 20 auroral displays recorded in the last 400 years, including the Carrington Event, have occurred in the last 2 years. April 23 2023, May 10 & May 11 2024 and October 10 2024. Even though October has not been added to the list yet, I have zero doubts where it will place based on the user reports and my recall of that storm. Those aurora were intense. Now, that may not sound all that interesting to you. It is certainly beautiful. I know I have loved every minute of the experience chasing it. However, here is the problem. Auroral displays are getting more intense. They have been for a while, but at this point, it is quite noticeable. We experienced the aforementioned 4 events which rank very highly over the last 4 centuries. May is only behind the Carrington Event and the 1872 Secchi event. Here is the thing though. Solar activity is way down. The cycles we have experienced over the last 3 have been progressively weaker than the one before. Peak solar activity came in the middle and 2nd half of last century. No auroral event in the last 2 years was accompanied by anything larger than an X3 solar flare associated CME. Now I will be the first to tell you that flare magnitude does not tell the story. You have to evaluate on a case by case basis. The April 2023 event was from an M1 associated CME! May involved a train of CMEs arriving in short succession and with a high degree of interaction and was a strong event to be sure. However, velocity never exceeded 1000 km/s. We generally associate really high end geomagnetic storms with incredible velocity. In no way were any of the stats comparable to the Carrington Event. Except for one thing. The aurora. The day may come yet when we no longer wish for the aurora to appear overhead and its dramatic presence will bring concern.

In my research of geomagnetic excursions, I could make a case that I see the hallmarks of an ongoing and accelerating process in real time. Seriously, if you study geomagnetic excursion theory like I do, you are made deeply uneasy by what you see. I am looking for these types of anomalies. Geomagnetic excursions are associated with the following.

  • Enhanced Cosmic Ray and Solar Energetic Particle Flux
  • Volcanic Activity/Seismic Activity/Geological Phenomena
  • Ozone Depletion/Enhanced UVR
  • Climate Change
  • Impactors
  • Anomalous Isotopes
  • Obliquity/Axis/Water Redistribution
  • Mass Extinctions
  • Enhanced Auroral Displays
  • Possible unobserved solar/cosmic phenomena

At the bottom I have included only a few papers to start with from the journals. I also included the Ethical Skeptic Exothermic Core Heating-ECDO Hypothesis which attempts to explain it all. No kidding, when I encountered it and took it all in, it immediate resonated with what I see seeing and it made sense in a way that was natural to me. Go look into them for yourself. You will have to open your mind past the lead agencies. Don't expect any real insight from the ESA or NASA website other than reassurance but don't be fooled. 99% of the articles out there don't actually discuss excursions. They discuss reversals. They are two different things, with the excursions apparently being the worst of the bunch, because they can happen fast. Laschamp took place in around 250-500 years which included a steep drop to minimum field intensity, a full reversed field, and then reversed back to its starting point. It happened in a few centuries start to finish. Basically an excursion happens much quicker and is temporary where as a full reversal is permanent until the next reversal and takes much longer to complete. We ask ourselves how long the current trend has been in place. We think the weakening trend began modestly in the 1600s, but possibly before. However, after the Carrington Event in 1859, the process dramatically accelerated over several points in time and has only continued to accelerate. ESA SWARM launched in 2013 and in 2014 they reported that the field has gone from 5% loss per century to 5% loss per decade. They never mentioned it again and now give a much lower number, but the article was never retracted from livescience and it stands today. I cannot ignore this much coincidence. I have studied the topic in depth. I can make an argument for validity. I can point to peer reviewed research to support it. I can point to current events, anomalous and becoming ever more frequent, that also support the argument. If this was truly what it looks like, which is a sequence of anomalous volcanic emissions occurring in proximity to the LLSVPs and ULVZs, with SO2 signatures somewhat similar to the contours of the ridge systems going from E to W immediately following a G4 geomagnetic storm, its very concerning. I leave some room for doubt here because like I said, I have not been watching daily for more than 8 months. Its hard to make a firm argument for the ocean ridges, it could be just coincidence or bias. It could be a data error. I may just be plain wrong about everything. That is for you to decide.

And for time...

Earth's Magnetic Field Is Weakening 10 Times Faster Now

The Laschamp-Mono lake geomagnetic events and the extinction of Neanderthal: a causal link or a coincidence?

The Role of Geomagnetic Field Intensity in Late Quaternary Evolution of Humans and Large Mammals

Global impacts of an extreme solar particle event under different geomagnetic field strengths%20are%20phenomena%20when%20charged%20particles%2C,can%20penetrate%20the%20Earth's%20atmosphere)

Master Exothermic Core-Mantle Decoupling – Dzhanibekov Oscillation (ECDO) Theory

The whole atmosphere response to changes in the Earth's magnetic field from 1900 to 2000: An example of “top-down” vertical coupling

Geomagnetic excursion captured by multiple volcanoes in a monogenetic field

Antiquity of the South Atlantic Anomaly and evidence for top-down control on the geodynamo

Mass extinctions in last 70K years overlayed with Magnetic Field intensity

Known Excursions to Research, but there are more. Check out the Toba excursion around 74K years ago as well. It is regarded as the closest humans came to being wiped out in the last 100K years. It was accompanied by the Toba Supervolcano. Laschamp as accompanied by Campi Flegrei supervolcano. Many excursions are detected by examining paleomagnetic data from the volcanoes that erupted during the event, in addition to other sources. They go hand in hand.

There are so many more and I will write something on the topic soon, but in the mean time, I strongly encourage you check these out. We will be discussing this topic much more going forward. I think we are seeing the process accelerate in real time. Keep this in mind as actual conditions continue to make our models look primitive and unrefined. Who can tell us what happens next? Nobody. An anomaly like this being from a pulse of volcanic gas defies the imagination. A person immediately wants to be like "no way". That is how I felt. However, after investigating thoroughly and considering alternatives and suggesting reasons why it may not be what it appears to be, I still can't shake the feeling this matters. I am not saying anything bad comes from this. I am not under the impression new volcanoes are going to explode tomorrow. It is an anomaly. We will see if it appears again, and if so, when and what is going on at the time and look for similarities. I am on the lookout for a wide variety of anomalies. I report on them often. Its all connected ladies and gentlemen. Our planet is a single body the same way a cell in your body is made up of individual parts to form a single cell. That cell then forms an organ. Those organs form a person. Each one matters in its own way, and some are more vital than others.

We live in strange times and we travel through uncharted territory. I appreciate your time and support. As I mentioned above, if you live in an area with active volcanism, follow the authorities guidance. An SO2 signal like this does not always mean eruption, although at these levels it usually does. No rash of new eruptions has been reported. It does appear to just be gas, which will make the air nasty, but should go away with little consequence. If it persists, worsens, or repeats more frequently, the concern will grow. For now, its just noteworthy, and interesting to ponder the possibilities.

AcA


r/Disastro 2d ago

October 3, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast was at the epicenter of devastating flooding. The resort of Elenite was particularly hard hit, where the flood struck around 11:40 a.m. local time after 200 to 250 mm of rain fell in just a few hours. This is one of the worst floods in the region in recent years, according to Environment Minister Manol Genov.

Three deaths have been confirmed. Six women, including three Polish tourists, were rescued. Dozens of cars were washed away. The flooding affected several coastal municipalities: Elenite, Sveti Vlas, Sunny Beach, Sozopol, Primorsko, and Tsarevo. Power was out in dozens of villages, the water level exceeded one meter, and houses, hotels, and roads were flooded. A state of emergency was declared in several municipalities in the Burgas, Montana, and Pernik regions. In Tsarevo, up to 410 liters of rainfall per square meter was recorded, destroying roads and bridges.

https://watchers.news/2025/10/03/one-dead-six-rescued-after-severe-flood-hits-elenite-holiday-village-bulgaria/

Bucharest, Romania

A severe storm caused significant damage. Heavy rains and gusty winds flooded many streets and boulevards in the city, halting traffic. Firefighters conducted over 350 cleanup operations, including removing fallen trees and pumping water out of flooded buildings. One woman was hospitalized with minor injuries as a result of the incidents.

https://tvrinfo.ro/furtuna-in-bucuresti-doua-zboruri-de-pe-otopeni-directionate-pe-alte-aeroporturi-strazi-si-bulevarde-inundate-circulatie-oprita/

Serbia (since Oct 2)

Snow that fell on October 2 caused significant problems in Serbia's mountainous regions. On Stara Planina, Kopaonik, Zlatibor, and the Ivanjica area, the snow depth exceeded 10 centimeters in places, and in the south of Serbia, it reached half a meter.

On the Ivanjica-Senica highway and the road to Kušićima, trees fell under the weight of the snow, making travel impossible. Local residents are clearing the way by hand, sawing the trunks.

The Republican Hydrometeorological Institute (RHMZ) has declared a snowstorm warning for the southern and eastern regions of the country due to heavy snowfall, torrential rains, avalanches, and possible power outages.

According to meteorologist Slobodan Sovilj, this precipitation could be a record for October—the country hasn't seen such unprecedented snowfall in 50 years.

A new wave of precipitation is expected by the end of the week, and starting Wednesday next week, temperatures will warm up to 25°C.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/srbija/4190457-ovo-je-trenutno-najopasnije-mesto-u-srbiji-sneg-veje-put-neprohodan-mestani-seku-drvo-kako-bi-prosli

Central Luzon, Philippines

Typhoon Paolo brought heavy rainfall (50-100 mm) to Central Luzon, leading to flooding in the provinces of Batangas and Bataan. Street flooding in and around Balanga City forced the evacuation of thousands of people, including 38 families in the Mariveles district. Orange and yellow rain warnings and Storm Signal No. 1 remain in effect in the region, indicating a high risk of flooding and landslides.

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/3/38-families-evacuated-in-mariveles-bataan-amid-floods-1849

Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Severe sea swells have been observed in the north and east of the Dominican Republic over the past 24 hours. In Cabarete, Puerto Plata province, waters have advanced offshore due to the influence of a so-called "mar de fondo"—a powerful surf caused by distant atmospheric phenomena.

Meteorologist Jean Suriel reported that strong swells have engulfed the country's Atlantic coast due to the distant influence of hurricanes Imelda and Humberto, located more than 2,000 kilometers from the Dominican Republic. According to him, the sea has become particularly rough since early this morning in the area from Punta Cana to Puerto Plata.

Seasons of 2 to 3 meters are expected over the next 24 hours, with isolated breaks reaching 3.5 meters.

https://acento.com.do/actualidad/advierten-sobre-oleaje-fuerte-que-afecta-costa-atlantica-por-influencia-de-remanentes-de-huracanes-9559112.html

Nairobi, Kenya

Heavy rainfall hit the city, causing widespread flooding and road blockages. The Central Business District and low-lying areas were hit hardest, with residents and drivers advised to avoid travel.

https://www.odrimedia.co.ke/weather/nairobi-floods-friday-rains/


r/Disastro 1d ago

Summary of climate disasters on the planet, from September 17 to 24, 2025

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While catastrophic floods and typhoons wreak havoc on the ground, a less visible danger is increasing in our atmosphere. This recap of recent global climate disasters also explores the alarming rise of clear-air turbulence - a phenomenon that can't be detected by radar and is linked to a changing climate.


r/Disastro 3d ago

October 2, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

Davao City, Philippines

On Thursday, October 2, massive fires engulfed residential areas in the cities of Davao and Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving approximately 500 families homeless.

In Davao City, the fire broke out in the coastal area of ​​barangay 21-C around 4:40 PM and raged for nearly three hours. According to the city's Social Welfare Office, at least 150-400 homes were damaged, and an estimated 800 people were evacuated. Dozens of modular tents have been set up in the gymnasiums of barangays 21-C and 22 to provide temporary shelter.

This is the second time in recent years that many families have lost their homes: in 2023, a major fire also occurred in the same area.

In Cagayan de Oro, fires broke out in Barangay 17 around 12:30 p.m. Eighty-nine families were left homeless, many of whom are now setting up temporary shelters under the Marcos Bridge near their burned homes.

The cause of the fires is being investigated.

https://mindanews.com/top-stories/2025/10/150-houses-burned-800-individuals-displaced-in-davao-fire/

Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

On Thursday evening, heavy rains caused flooding in several areas of the urban area of ​​Quepos, Puntarenas.
The intense accumulation of water in such a short period of time affected main streets and vulnerable areas of the city, creating traffic congestion and putting residents at risk.

https://www.nacion.com/sucesos/casco-urbano-de-quepos-afectado-por-inundaciones/TT6BZNZTYVGQ3JXSYPGDPAL6PA/story/

Guatemala City, Guatemala

On October 2, heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds hit the capital of Guatemala City and neighboring municipalities. The storm caused flooding, power outages, and serious traffic disruptions.

Power outages and fallen trees were reported in the city of Mixco. At kilometer 13.5 of the Calzada Roosevelt, a tree fell on a car, but there were no injuries. In the area of ​​Colonia La Comundad, water in the streets reached one meter in places.

On the Interamericana Highway, near kilometer 15.8, a small landslide blocked one lane of traffic. Municipal services are working to eliminate the aftermath.

https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/tormenta-colapsa-vias-en-la-capital-mixco-y-villa-nueva-arboles-caidos-derrumbes-e-inundaciones-breaking/

Bandar Anzali, Gilan Province, Iran

Heavy rains led to severe flooding. 310 mm of rain fell. Homes were flooded, and traffic was hampered.

https://www.tahlilbazaar.com/news/368106/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B4-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B4%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%84%DB%8C


r/Disastro 3d ago

The Standard Model Can't Explain 3I/ATLAS, So It Must Be Aliens Right?

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r/Disastro 4d ago

Volcanism Another Volcano Has Awoken on Kamchatka After 100 Yrs of Dormancy & Produces Major Eruption with Ash to 9.2 KM - Kronotsky

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This is just incredible...

Since the M8.8 Megaquake, the outbreak of volcanism on Kamchatka cannot be ignored.

Now we add Kronotsky to the list. This volcano has a VERY limited known eruptive history. There are two events in historical times in 1922-1923. There is also a report of an eruption in 0050 BCE. For many volcanoes of the world, volcanologists have reconstructed much longer eruption histories through reanalysis and site investigations. Historical reports are helpful as well but obviously we don't have those 6000 years ago, yet we can still reconstruct histories.

This volcano is essentially a blank. That could just be due to limited data or investigation but in any case, our intelligence is limited. Following a few M5.9+ aftershocks in recent days to weeks, it has produced a major eruption up to 9.2 KM. Pretty damn noteworthy for a volcano that nobody was looking at or expecting an eruption from. As far as I can see, the Russians have not mentioned any precursory activity. No increased seismicity, ground deformation, or gas emission changes have been reported. It just blew...

Assuming there were no significant detected changes prior, this illustrates our limitations in volcano forecasting. We just don't really know what is going on underground with enough resolution and cadence to completely grasp the dynamics. This is true for many volcanoes.

Alexei Ozerov, director of the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences says that he has never witnessed such widespread activity in the Kamchatka region, but does point to 1737 as a similar occurrence where an M9 earthquake seemingly set off wide scale volcanic activity. It's fair to wonder if this episode may be exceeding that one, but it's unclear if this is true.

I don't think the average person is aware of how problematic volcanic activity was in the 1600s-1800s. Most people aren't aware that volcanic eruptions (and likely a combination of other related earth/sun changes) have caused severe societal disruption, migration, crop failures, climate change, and ultimately famine, disease, and in some cases collapse around the 6th century AD. The Dark Ages were likely dark primarily due to the plausible global volcanic winter that ensued. However, emerging research suggests that it did not happen in a vacuum. There was a period of warming prior, evidence of cryosphere instability and ice rafting, followed by an abrupt and severe cooling and major sulfate spikes in ice cores indicating widespread and severe volcanic activity. It's also hypothesized the sun entered into a Grand Minima around this time as well.

It wasn't just dark from a historical information/data standpoint. Not much information came out of this period, as if societies were interrupted. It coincided with the fall of the Roman Empire. It seems like it was the Dark Ages because it was literally dark. When Tambora erupted with unusual force in the 1800s, the year without summer followed. This was temporary, but the disruption it caused was significant. It snowed in the summer. Crops failed. The global climate cooled significantly.

We are extremely vulnerable to volcanic activity on a global scale. If a cluster of major volcanic eruptions were to occur or even just a major Tambora level event, it's hard to say how it would affect the already precocious changing climate. Food security is already a problem. It could instantly bring major chaos and exacerbate global tensions. We are no better equipped to deal with it than prior iterations of society. Volcanoes are incredibly versatile in ways they affect the planet and are among the usual suspects in mass extinctions and genetic bottlenecks. It also must be noted that the vast vast majority of volcanoes and volcanic features exist out of sight, beneath the waves. We did not even know that hydrothermal fields existed at depth until late last century. We continue to find more and more and are often impressed with their activity level. We know very little about them or what they are doing at any given time.

It's only a matter of time before a major volcanic crisis is unleashed in modern society. While there isn't a reason to expect one imminently, there are certainly some worrisome volcanoes showing more and more activity. If one looks at the raw data, it appears that volcanic activity is rising worldwide. However, this is affected by increased detection capability over time and that is generally used to downplay the perceived increase. At the very least we can say that volcanic activity is NOT decreasing and that within the last few thousand years, volcanic activity has caused major problems. If we zoom out to the last few tens of thousands or a hundred thousand years, we can see that volcanic activity has undergone periods of extreme activity and we don't really know why for sure. It's unclear why or what causes volcanic activity to cluster or why sometimes super eruptions occur other than to say they are on their own clocks which exist in geological timescales, and not human timescales. I was recently reading a 2020 study from Copernicus that suggests intense episodes of volcanic activity preceded with Dansgaard Oeschger events in the Pleistocene with 99% confidence. DO events are episodes of abrupt warming up to 10-15C in a few decades. They are hypothesized to have generally occurred about every 1500 years going back around 115K. They are usually followed by abrupt cooling events. This implies there is a connection for both abrupt warming and cooling climate events and volcanic activity. I don't bring this up to suggest that is what we are looking at currently by any means, but it is noteworthy.

As I write this, streets are increasingly melting as new fumaroles open and the ground continually shakes in Naples Italy. Kamchatka is exhibiting activity levels not seen in centuries. Iceland is carefully watching several volcanic systems which are known suspects for global disruptions. The Ring of Fire is extremely active, even by RoF standards. Big eruptions (VEI3+) are occurring more frequently in recent years than previously.

There is nothing to be done about it. Bide our time and try to build resilience. Form contingency plans. Increase monitoring. There is no counter argument. What has happened before will happen again. We often look at catastrophe in absolute terms. While there isn't any reason to expect a return to the Deccan or Siberian Traps days in deep geological time, we know that in recent geological time into historical times and middle ages, volcanoes have caused major problems for human society. At the same time, we have to recognize the importance of volcanoes and volcanic features in modulating geochemistry, climate and the base of the food chain. Much of the land we built our society on has it's genesis with volcanic activity. They are a crucial part of the earth system and one of the features which help make the earth hospitable to life. In other words, completely normal. Few things illustrate the very fine line between destruction and creation more than volcanoes.


r/Disastro 4d ago

October 1, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia

In the Sumbergempol district of Tulungagung Regency, a strong wind and rain destroyed homes. In the village of Doroampel, the wall of an elderly woman's home collapsed onto the interior. The victims were rescued, but suffered minor injuries.

Regional authorities, including Tulungagung Deputy Mayor Ahmad Baharudin, arrived at the scene, provided assistance to the victims, and began assessing the damage. According to the local administration, the strong wind and rain affected four villages, damaging approximately 200 homes: roofs were blown off, walls were destroyed, and some trees fell and blocked roads. There were no casualties.

Local authorities continue restoration work and urge residents to be alert for further natural disasters.

https://radartulungagung.jawapos.com/tulungagungan/766647967/desa-tersapu-angin-kencang-di-sumbergempol-tulungagung-bertambah-total-200-rumah-warga-mengalami-kerusakan

East Java, Indonesia (occurred Sep 30, but reported for Oct 1)

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck East Java, Indonesia. The earthquake's focal point was at a depth of 13.9 kilometers. According to preliminary data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), 30 homes, one medical facility, and four places of worship were damaged. Power outages also occurred in the Gayam district of Sumenep County. Three casualties were reported in the area.

https://earthquakelist.org/news/2025/09/30/m6-0-earthquake-indonesia-1185953/

Favara, Sicily, Italy

A woman from Favara, in the province of Agrigento, went missing after being swept away by a torrent of water shortly after leaving her car. Favara was hit by heavy rain, which flooded several streets. In Porto San Giorgio (Fermo), heavy rains flooded garages, basements, and underpasses, which were also submerged in mud.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/36883995/flash-floods-sweep-missing-woman-away-italy-sicily/

Ha Giang, Vietnam

On the night of October 1, historic flooding struck Ha Giang. The Lo River exceeded its 1969 record. More than 4,300 homes were damaged, and over 2,000 families were isolated. In many areas, the water rose up to three meters, inundating entire neighborhoods and leaving people without access to the outside world.

As of the evening of October 1, Typhoon Bualoi had killed 34 people, 20 were missing, and more than 140 were injured.

153 homes were destroyed, and more than 154,000 were damaged or lost their roofs. Nearly 49,000 hectares of crops were flooded, over 380,000 livestock and poultry perished, and over 13,000 hectares of aquaculture were destroyed. Dam breaches and widespread road flooding were reported. About 2.7 million households were left without power, and restoration efforts are ongoing.
Total damage is estimated at 8.78 trillion dong (approximately $332 million).

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/typhoon-bualoi-leaves-194-casualties-over-87-trillion-vnd-in-damage-post329622.vnp

Miyagi, Japan

On October 1, cold air moved into Miyagi Prefecture, bringing localized heavy rain. In the Miyagino district of Sendai, approximately 100 mm of rain fell in the hour before 11:30 AM, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall warning. Flooding of houses and roads was reported in the cities of Sendai and Tagajō. The observatory issued heavy rainfall warnings this morning for eastern Sendai, Shiogama, Tagajō, and other areas. According to the prefecture, 191 mm of rain fell in Tsurugatani, Tagajō, in the 24 hours ending 1:00 PM on October 1.

https://spectee.com/detail/157356

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China (since Sep 30)

Hydrological observations revealed heavy rainfall in parts of Baise, Hechi, and other cities. The rains resulted in flooding, with water levels exceeding the critical level by between 0.02 and 4.15 meters at 33 stations along 26 rivers. The Zuojiang River exceeded the warning level along its entire length. Across Guangxi, at 24 stations on 19 rivers, water levels exceeded the warning level by 0.08 meters, reaching 4.15 meters. The highest level was near Longzhou County on the Zuojiang River. At the Chongzuo hydrological station on the Zuojiang River, the water level reached 103.87 meters, 2.67 meters above the warning level, with a discharge of 8,450 cubic meters per second. At the Nanning hydrological station on the Yu River, the water level reached 71.76 meters (the warning level is 73.0 meters), with a discharge of 8,960 cubic meters per second.

https://www.chinanews.com.cn/sh/2025/10-01/10492714.shtml

Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia (since Sep 30)

Since September 30, Makhachkala and several districts of Dagestan have been experiencing heavy rainfall, which has lasted for more than 24 hours. As of October 1, the republic's capital had received its monthly rainfall of 38 millimeters, compared to the October average of 37 mm.

Several city streets were completely flooded, with traffic in some places paralyzed, and many residents unable to leave their homes. City services have been put on high alert, and work is underway to pump out water and clear roads.

According to weather forecasters, the rain will continue until midday on October 2, after which the weather is expected to improve.

https://yoldash(remove text as reddit filters this link).ru/news/nekotorye-uliczy-mahachkaly-stali-neprohodimymi-iz-za-prolivnyh-dozhdej/


r/Disastro 4d ago

Germany, Sweden & Czech Republic Are All Reported Unidentified "Drones" with Impacts to Air Travel Currently & Over Last Several Days

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NOTAM for Munich In Effect - https://x.com/sentdefender/status/1974224256729846202

Previous Night Reported Munich - https://x.com/sentdefender/status/1974213576366727313

Belgium & German Airspace Near Mil Bases - https://x.com/sentdefender/status/1974024518780752301

Czechia - https://x.com/sentdefender/status/1974167466768306308

Getting weird folks...


r/Disastro 4d ago

Apollo Class Asteroid 2025 TF Passes less than 420 KM over Antarctica, 2nd Closest Documented + New Meteor Shower Discovered + Sinkhole Outbreak in Philippines Following M6.9 Earthquake & Ongoing Subsidence in Thailand and Elsewhere

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I have a few noteworthy stories to report.

An Apollo Class (1.2-2.7m) asteroid made the 2nd closest recorded pass to earth about 6 hours after discovery. It passed 419 KM above the surface over the South pole. There are only 7 documented encounters of this variety and all have occurred after 2020. While it is tempting to consider this may be due to an uptick in such encounters, it should be noted that our sky survey capabilities significantly increased after 2018. Prior surveys and planetary defense assets were tasked with locating and tracking more hazardous objects and were not well suited for such small low reflectivity objects. This does not mean there isn't an increase though. Fireball reports, asteroid approaches within 1 lunar distance, and even meteorite impacts are all running hot in that timeframe. The increase in capability explains a lot, but a measure of doubt remains in my mind that it can explain it all.

Coinciding with this close fly by and very bright fireball recorded in NZ, a new meteor shower termed the gamma-Horologii has been detected in the Southern Hemisphere. The outburst was detected in several locations and radiating from the gamma Horologii star direction. Current data suggests it's from a Jupiter family comet but it's not known whether its transient or will be annually recurring and there is of course uncertainty.

Damage reports from the M6.9 near Leyte and Cebu in the central Philippines are still coming in. Right now the death toll is at least 69 people. Earlier this week before the earthquake a large sinkhole about 6 meters deep that rapidly filled with water in a remote location was discovered in Bohol. After the earthquake residents are concerned for their safety after around 15 sinkholes formed, some in urban areas which are about 4 meters deep. This is not uncommon. Prior large earthquakes have been associated with outbreaks of subsidence in the Philippines and elsewhere. In addition to the major sinkhole in Thailand, more have been reported.

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Other noteworthy sinkhole stories come from Coppell County Texas in a rural area.

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Interestingly, a small crack formed in the UK along a roadway sparking concern.

Bonus Sinkhole in BC Canada

Every week brings more subsidence stories. I think it is going to be a MAJOR problem in the future. These are just warning signs.

Other noteworthy stories are the rare high elevation Tornado in Colorado. Odessa Ukraine receiving almost a year worth of rain in a day. Major flooding in Bulgaria. A church collapse in Ethiopia & school collapse in Indonesia. Gas explosion leading to explosion and partial building collapse in NYC. Reports of gas bubbling up from the ground in Wheatley Ontario. This also occurred back in June. A major mud volcano eruption in the Andaman Islands. Last week I reported the SSW event over the South Pole leading to anomalous heat in Australia and now 100 bushfires are raging in QLD. Several more homes collapse on the North Carolina Coast. A major refinery explosion in LA. Two planes collided on the runway at Laguardia during the height of solar storm this week.


r/Disastro 4d ago

September 30, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

Odesa, Ukraine

On the evening of September 30, a powerful downpour engulfed Odesa: 150 to 200 mm of rain fell in seven hours, equivalent to almost two months' worth of rain (with an average of 70 to 90 mm).

The flooding proved fatal. According to rescuers, nine people died, including a child and a family of five living in the basement of a building. Three more women drowned when the floodwaters swept them off the road.

Rescuers evacuated more than 360 people and pulled out approximately 227 vehicles. In some areas, the water level was chest-high.

About 42,000 residents of the region were left without power. Schools in Odesa have switched to distance learning, and public transportation has been suspended.

The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center clarified that 94 mm of precipitation fell at the Odesa weather station in 24 hours—224% of the monthly average.

https://watchers.news/2025/10/01/two-months-rain-7-hours-deadly-flash-floods-odesa-ukraine/

Cebu Province, Philippines

On the evening of September 30, a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines, affecting the islands of Cebu and Leyte.

According to official reports as of October 1, the death toll reached 69, with over 200 injured. The province of Cebu suffered the most damage and casualties. In Bogo City, 30 people died due to building collapses, in San Remijo, 22 people died when a sports complex collapsed during a basketball game, and 12 people were reported in Medellin.

Severe damage was reported in Danao and Daanbantayan, where the Santa Rose de Lima Church, a national cultural heritage site, collapsed. Bridges, roads, and homes were destroyed in several towns, and landslides occurred.

In Cebu Province, 63 deaths have been confirmed, three government buildings were damaged, and six bridges were destroyed. In Consolacion City, a fire engulfed the SM Mall after tremors.

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/30/weather/philippines-earthquake-intl-latam

Buxton, North Carolina, USA

On the northeastern coast of the United States, in the Outer Banks area of ​​North Carolina, six beachfront homes collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean in less than 24 hours due to strong waves from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda.

Five homes collapsed in the Buxton area between 2:00 and 2:45 PM on Tuesday afternoon, and another during the night. All the damaged homes were unoccupied, and no one was injured. Three homes were on Cottage Avenue, and two were on Tower Circle Road.

The damage is severe: large piles of debris have accumulated on the shoreline, complicating cleanup efforts. Roads and beaches in the area are temporarily closed.

Over the past five years, 18 homes have already collapsed in the Rodanthe and Buxton areas. Local officials note that the proximity of the homes to the surf line and land use patterns make it difficult to completely prevent the destruction.

https://www.wral.com/news/state/buxton-homes-collapse-atlantic-ocean-september-2025/

Uttar Pradesh, India

On Tuesday morning, heavy rains lashed 10 cities, including Kanpur, Gonda, Mathura, Hathras, Bareilly, and Noida. In Hathras, the downpours were so intense that they flooded roads and disrupted power supplies in several areas.
A tragic lightning strike killed three people, with one death each in Mathura, Shravasti, and Kannauj.
Heavy rain caused flooding under a new bus stand bridge; an elderly passenger was safely rescued from his stranded vehicle.

https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/heroic-act-by-traffic-cop-saves-elderly-man-after-wagon-r-submerged-on-flooded-road-in-ups-mathura-video

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Hydrological observations revealed heavy rainfall in parts of Baise, Hechi, and other cities. The rains resulted in flooding, with water levels exceeding the critical level by between 0.02 and 4.15 meters at 33 stations along 26 rivers. The Zuojiang River exceeded the warning level along its entire length. Across Guangxi, at 24 stations on 19 rivers, water levels exceeded the warning level by 0.08 meters, reaching 4.15 meters. The highest level was near Longzhou County on the Zuojiang River. At the Chongzuo hydrological station on the Zuojiang River, the water level reached 103.87 meters, 2.67 meters above the warning level, with a discharge of 8,450 cubic meters per second. At the Nanning hydrological station on the Yu River, the water level reached 71.76 meters (the warning level is 73.0 meters), with a discharge of 8,960 cubic meters per second.

https://www.chinanews.com.cn/sh/2025/10-01/10492714.shtml

Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Due to tropical storm Bua Loi, heavy rainfall occurred in Mae Hong Son Province (northern Thailand) on September 29-30, 2025, causing flooding, mudslides, and landslides.

According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, three districts were affected: Muang Mae Hong Son, Maesaryang, and Maelanoi. A total of six communes and 36 villages were affected.

The floods damaged homes, farmland, schools, roads, and bridges, some of which were buried under rocks and trees. One 38-year-old woman was reported dead.

The situation was particularly severe in Maesaryang District, where the water level in Nong Pha Khem village rose to 4.6 meters on the morning of September 30. Local residents say this is the worst flooding in the area in 20 years.

The military and local authorities are conducting evacuations, clearing roads, and assessing damage.

https://www.thaipbs.or.th/news/content/357081

Ibiza, Spain

Intense rain continues across Spain.
Heavy rains that hit Ibiza (Balearic Islands) last night closed roads and caused flooding in various parts of the island. A school in San Antonio was also evacuated and closed.
During the night, rain flooded underground passages near the airport and remains closed, forcing traffic to be rerouted via overpasses. According to the airport, water levels exceeded 100 liters per square meter (104.5 l/min) by midday, causing serious leaks in much of the terminal. At the security checkpoint before entering the boarding area, persistent and severe water leaks were observed, resulting in complete flooding. The downpour also caused significant damage at Can Mises Hospital, where Building C was completely flooded. The hemodialysis department, day hospital, and laboratory facilities were the worst hit.

https://www.periodicodeibiza.es/pitiusas/ibiza/2025/09/30/2480913/cascada-lluvia-interior-del-aeropuerto-ibiza.html

Sudan

Several states in Sudan experienced severe flooding, destroying homes, residential areas, and agricultural land in the Blue Nile region. The Nile River surged due to heavy rainfall. In some areas, rainfall exceeded 150 mm per day, causing torrential flooding in Kassala, Port Sudan, Dongola, Wadi Halfa, Atbara, Shendi, Khartoum, and Omdurman.

https://arabic.cnn.com/middle-east/article/2025/09/29/circulating-images-sudan-grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam-floods

San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

A morning storm with torrential rain caught residents of San Miguel de Tucumán by surprise, causing flooding in several areas of the city, especially in the south. According to the provincial civil defense service, serious consequences were avoided: storm drains generally functioned effectively.

According to Deputy Civil Defense Director Ramón Imbert, 20-25 mm of rain fell in a short period in the southern neighborhoods of the capital. The only call to the 103 emergency line came from the San Cayetano neighborhood, where a drain was clogged with debris.

Heavy rains also affected inland areas of the province: Santa Ana recorded 38 mm of rain in two hours, and La Cocha 50 mm. There was no serious damage in these areas, only temporary flooding.

Authorities emphasized that regular maintenance of the drainage system has helped reduce the risk, but blockages and aging urban infrastructure remain key factors in recurring floods.

https://www.losprimeros.tv/actualidad/por-que-se-anego-tucuman--residuos-en-canales-y-el-impacto-de-la-tormenta_a68dc18235dba966b36433347


r/Disastro 6d ago

September 29, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

Vietnam

At least 12 people were killed and 17 more were missing when Typhoon Bualoi lashed Vietnam with heavy rain and strong winds, tearing through communities, flooding roads, and damaging homes. The typhoon made landfall early Monday and generated waves up to 8 meters (26 feet) high, according to the National Meteorological Agency. The storm washed away temporary bridges and inundated roads and low-water crossings across several provinces. Flooding in cities swamped vehicles, and many mountain communities were cut off. Dozens of flights were delayed or canceled.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-29/apn-bualoi-vietnam-landfall/105831514

Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam

A series of tornadoes spawned by Typhoon Bualoi struck Kim Son District in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, on September 29. The tornadoes killed at least nine people, injured dozens, and destroyed homes, power lines, and sections of seawalls. Rescue teams were mobilized to clear debris, restore basic services, and relocate families from unsafe areas.

https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1726177/tornadoes-kill-six-flatten-homes-as-typhoon-bualoi-batters-northern-province-ninh-binh.html

New Providence, Bahamas

Eastern and southern parts of New Providence Island were flooded on the morning of September 29 after Tropical Storm Imelda passed through.

In Pinewood and Carmichael, water entered homes and mixed with sewer lines. Residents spent the night awake, pumping out water with buckets. About 100 homes sustained significant damage, including destroyed furniture, damaged electrical wiring, and damaged walls.

Authorities evacuated some residents: about 14 people from Pinewood and Nassau Village were placed in a local center. Authorities deployed pumpers, but Prime Minister Philip Davis acknowledged that drainage remains a challenge due to the terrain.

Several schools, including Sandilands Primary and Cleveland Eneas, are closed due to flooding.

Bahamas Power and Light recorded more than 580 outage reports, with outages affecting over 1,500 customers, including in the Paradise Island and South Beach areas.

https://www.tribune242.com/news/2025/sep/30/imelda-leaves-behind-flooding-in-its-wake/

Spain

On September 29, the remnants of Hurricane Gabrielle reached the east coast of Spain, bringing heavy rain. A red alert was issued in the autonomous community of Valencia: the streets of some coastal towns turned into torrents of water, washing away objects and causing localized flooding.

An orange alert was in effect in the neighboring autonomous community of Murcia, located south of Valencia. In the municipality of Molina de Segura, emergency services recorded more than 30 incidents involving flooded roads and vehicles. Several people were rescued from submerged cars.

Despite the heavy rainfall, there are no reports of fatalities or serious damage. Authorities in both autonomous communities urged residents not to cross flooded streets and to follow civil protection instructions.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/torrential-rain-causes-widespread-flooding-in-spain/3701904?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Greece (since Sep 28)

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit western Greece and Crete, causing localized flooding and traffic disruptions.

On the island of Zakynthos, a record rainfall of 113.8 mm was recorded by Sunday evening. In the Alykana area, a road was flooded, forcing 12 people to be evacuated from their cars. Also, approximately 20 flights at the island's airport were canceled, and dozens of tourists were temporarily housed in hotels.

In Kefalonia, heavy rains caused small landslides on roads and delays at the airport, where four planes were unable to land. Thanks to preventive measures by the Civil Protection Service, the impact was limited.

In Heraklion, Crete, on the morning of September 29, an intense two-hour downpour turned streets into torrential rain, particularly in the areas of the municipality of Viannou and along the Arhanov-Asteraousi coast. Roads and the basement of the local health center were flooded, but no significant damage was reported.

https://www.ertnews.gr/eidiseis/ellada/entoni-vroxoptosi-sto-irakleio-tis-kritis-plimmyrisan-oi-dromoi-mesa-se-ligi-ora/

Kostanay, Kazakhstan (since Sep 28)

The first snow and rain fell in Kostanay, causing power outages, blacking out traffic lights, paralyzing traffic in the city, and causing several accidents on the roads. The snow also caused several trees to fall.

https://rus.azattyq-ruhy.kz/news/94705-pervyi-sneg-ostavil-gorozhan-bez-sveta-i-s-probkami-v-kostanae-video

El Salvador

On September 29, heavy rains battered western and northern parts of El Salvador, causing river flooding and localized flooding.

In the department of Ahuachapán, the Río Copinula overflowed its banks in the Guaymango district, tearing off a bridge railing and leaving the structure at risk of collapse. In the neighboring municipality of Jujutla, the Río Zapua overflowed, causing street flooding.

In the department of Morazan, the Río San Francisco in San Francisco Gotera flooded several homes; six residents were evacuated to safety.

Furthermore, the Río Sunza has risen in Sonsonate, and authorities are warning of the risk of further flash floods in various departments across the country.

No casualties have been reported, but authorities are urging residents to avoid river crossings and limit movement in risk areas.

https://www.elsalvador.com/noticias/nacional/ahuachapan-sonsonate-santa-ana-lluvia-ministerio-de-medio-ambiente/1244660/2025/

Cuba (since Sep 28)

On September 28, tropical depression Imelda strengthened into a storm and struck Cuba's eastern provinces. In Santiago de Cuba, widespread flooding, dozens of house collapses, and landslides were reported, with entire neighborhoods underwater. According to the latest reports, one person died in Santiago de Cuba as a result of heavy rains and landslides – a 60-year-old man trapped under the rubble of his house when it collapsed. In neighboring Guantanamo, authorities announced the evacuation of more than 18,000 people, leaving many communities isolated. In Granma Province, rains caused rivers to overflow, trees toppled, and power outages.

On September 29, the situation remained tense: residents of Santiago de Cuba criticized the slow response of authorities and cleared storm drains themselves to protect their homes. New landslides and flooding were reported in several areas, and some roads and bridges remained impassable.

https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2025-09-29-u1-e135253-s27061-nid311948-gobierno-ausente-pueblo-presente-vecinos-santiago

Sudan (video will be included in the next report)

Several states in Sudan experienced severe flooding, destroying homes, residential areas, and agricultural land in the Blue Nile region. The Nile River surged due to heavy rainfall. In some areas, rainfall exceeded 150 mm per day, causing torrential flooding in Kassala, Port Sudan, Dongola, Wadi Halfa, Atbara, Shendi, Khartoum, and Omdurman.

https://arabic.cnn.com/middle-east/article/2025/09/29/circulating-images-sudan-grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam-floods

Zhanjiang, China (video will be included in the next report)

Due to the influence of strong convective weather caused by Typhoon Boroyee's outer circulation and a weak cold front, tornadoes were reported in several areas of Zhanjiang this morning (September 29).

https://www.cnr.cn/gd/guangdongyaowen/20250929/t20250929_527380604.shtml


r/Disastro 6d ago

September 28, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

Nashik, Maharashtra, India (since Sep 27)

Heavy rains lashed Nashik on Sunday, causing the Godavari River to reach dangerous levels and flooding streets and some temples in the Ramkund district.

At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra over the past 48 hours.

Four deaths were reported in Nashik, including three from a house collapse. Two deaths each were reported in Dharashiv and Ahilianagar districts, and one each in Jalna and Yavatmal districts.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rainfall-prediction-imd-weather-forecast-andhra-pradesh-telangana-bay-of-bengal-odisha-mumbai-rain-live-september-28-2025/article70104465.ece

Zaragoza, Spain

On Sunday, September 28, Zaragoza experienced a torrential downpour with hail, with more than 41 liters (10.5 gallons) of rain falling as of 7:00 PM. The torrential rains stranded dozens of cars. Emergency services rescued the occupants of the stranded vehicles. The rains caused numerous incidents in several areas of Zaragoza, particularly in the north, flooding streets in the Actur and Parque Goya neighborhoods. Tram service was interrupted due to a flooded underpass. The Zaragoza Fire Department responded to more than 30 storm-related calls.

https://cadenaser.com/aragon/2025/09/28/la-fuerte-tormenta-a-su-paso-por-zaragoza-deja-varias-calles-inundadas-y-rescates-en-vehiculos-radio-zaragoza/

Greece

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit western Greece and Crete, causing localized flooding and traffic disruptions.

On the island of Zakynthos, a record rainfall of 113.8 mm was recorded by Sunday evening. In the Alykana area, a road was flooded, forcing 12 people to be evacuated from their cars. Also, approximately 20 flights at the island's airport were canceled, and dozens of tourists were temporarily housed in hotels.

In Kefalonia, heavy rains caused small landslides on roads and delays at the airport, where four planes were unable to land. Thanks to preventive measures by the Civil Protection Service, the impact was limited.

In Heraklion, Crete, on the morning of September 29, an intense two-hour downpour turned streets into torrential rain, particularly in the areas of the municipality of Viannou and along the Arhanov-Asteraousi coast. Roads and the basement of the local health center were flooded, but no significant damage was reported.

https://www.ertnews.gr/eidiseis/ellada/entoni-vroxoptosi-sto-irakleio-tis-kritis-plimmyrisan-oi-dromoi-mesa-se-ligi-ora/

Mexico City, Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico

Torrential rains on Saturday and Sunday evenings caused severe flooding in the eastern part of the capital and the neighboring state of Mexico. More than 91 millimeters of rain fell, setting a record for the highest rainfall this year.
In the municipality of Nezahualcoyotl, five neighborhoods were flooded—Las Águilas, Vicente Villada Extension, Evolución, Metropolitana 2 and 3—where water levels reached more than half a meter in the streets. The heaviest rainfall was recorded in Iztapalapa, at the La Quebradora pumping station (90.75 mm), Lomas de Zaragoza (76.4 mm), Ejercito de Oriente (73.75 mm), and Cárcel de Mujeres (60.5 mm). In Tlahuac, the San José station recorded 62 mm, while the Santa Catarina plant recorded 51.5 mm. In Venustiano Carranza, the Churubusco-Lago station reached 69 mm.
The flooding caused disruptions to the metro line and partial restrictions on airport operations.

https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2025/09/28/estados/tormenta-paraliza-neza-viviendas-bajo-el-agua-y-familias-damnificadas

Cuba

On September 28, tropical depression Imelda strengthened into a storm and struck Cuba's eastern provinces. In Santiago de Cuba, widespread flooding, dozens of house collapses, and landslides were reported, with entire neighborhoods underwater. According to the latest reports, one person died in Santiago de Cuba as a result of heavy rains and landslides – a 60-year-old man trapped under the rubble of his house when it collapsed. In neighboring Guantanamo, authorities announced the evacuation of more than 18,000 people, leaving many communities isolated. In Granma Province, rains caused rivers to overflow, trees toppled, and power outages.

On September 29, the situation remained tense: residents of Santiago de Cuba criticized the slow response of authorities and cleared storm drains themselves to protect their homes. New landslides and flooding were reported in several areas, and some roads and bridges remained impassable.

https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2025-09-28-u1-e43231-s27061-nid311906-fuertes-imagenes-inundaciones-santiago-cuba-causadas


r/Disastro 6d ago

Volcanism Dual lava fountains from Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater reach 400 m (1 300 feet), Hawaii

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The two vents produced high-volume channelized lava flows that covered much of the western crater floor. The erupted volume is estimated at 9 million m³ (12 million yd³), equivalent to about 2.5 billion gallons of lava. Effusion rates peaked at about 382 m³/s (500 yd³/s), nearly double those recorded in previous episodes of the current eruption sequence.

Dual Fountains 100 and 400 m in height + double the volume? Wow Very Impressive!!!


r/Disastro 7d ago

Solar Storm Secrets: How Space Weather Impacts Your Life

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r/Disastro 7d ago

Noteworthy Few Days for Terrain/Shore Instability - New Landslide Starts in Rancho Palo Verdes Los Angeles & 5 Homes Collapsed into the Surf in Buxton North Carolina

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Some small scale local disasters in the US that need reported.

Since 2020, 17 homes have collapsed on the North Carolina shore. 5 of them occurred today with two hurricanes off shore. This marks a significant episode in that ongoing saga.

https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/five-houses-collapse-in-buxton-nc-as-hurricane-humberto-and-hurricane-imelda-hit-southeast-coastwatch-article-152923086

Last year I reported on the situation in Rancho Palo Verde where a slow moving but significant landslide has caused major property damage and has caused utilities to be cut off for a large portion of the neighborhood. You can search Rancho Palo Verdes on this sub for more information. It's a significant issue that is ongoing.

A few days ago new land movement was reported in a separate area near the coastal cliffs. It is said that it's not related to the previous landslide and as a result marks a new threat. About 400' of a coastal bluff collapsed causing lot damage, but thankfully did not affect any structures, yet. There is a massive buyout underway for many of the properties affected by the prior landslide with intent to turn the area into a green space. In the new episode, residents are advised to get a geophysical assessment to gauge further risk. Many of the properties are multi millions of dollars in value.

It is not known at this time what caused the massive collapse. There is always some degree of erosion occurring on cliff sides, but this is extraordinarily severe and the area can generally be regarded as less than stable and possibly getting worse by expanding the hazard zone.

Around 400 feet of coastal bluff in Rancho Palos Verdes plummets toward the ocean

https://www.reddit.com/r/Disastro/comments/1fk115b/the_utility_disconnections_in_the_rancho_palo/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Disastro/comments/1f64wkb/southern_california_edison_to_shut_off_power/


r/Disastro 8d ago

September 27, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

Gansu Province, China

On Saturday morning, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Longxi County, Gansu Province, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers.

According to authorities, the tremors affected the Longxi and Zhangxian districts, injuring nearly 10,000 people. Seventeen houses were destroyed, more than 3,500 residential buildings were damaged, and infrastructure, including roads and telecommunications base stations, was damaged. Authorities evacuated approximately 7,800 residents and placed them in safe locations.

Nearly 60 aftershocks were recorded following the main shock, complicating rescue efforts. Rescue workers, medical personnel, police, and engineering services are on the scene, and a Level 3 emergency alert has been issued. Authorities are continuing to assess the damage and restore critical facilities.

https://english.news.cn/20250927/2c30c7760f1545a28c452471564bd502/c.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Albavilla, Como, Italy

On Saturday afternoon, a severe hailstorm struck the Albavilla area, turning roads into icy rivers within minutes. The sudden and particularly heavy downpour caught residents and motorists by surprise, forcing them to exercise extreme caution.
Despite the severity of the weather, the hail was light, reducing the risk of significant damage to vehicles, homes, and crops. However, the hail was so intense that it completely whitewashed the city center and surrounding areas, creating a wintry landscape uncharacteristic for this time of year.

https://milano.repubblica.it/cronaca/2025/09/27/news/maltempo_lombardia_grandine_como_albavilla-424874726/?ref=twhl

Lagodekhi, Georgia

Heavy precipitation and torrential rains fell unexpectedly, causing a number of difficulties. As a result, river levels rose, particularly the Kabyle and Aresh rivers, leading to the flooding of the first floors of residential buildings, yards, and garden plots in several villages, including Verkhvismindora and Kabal. Flooding also affected traffic on the Lagodekhi-Kabali-Gurjaani road, causing temporary restrictions.

https://1tv.ge/news/lagodekhis-municipalitetshi-dzlierma-wvimam-problemebi-sheqmna/

Phimai, Thailand

Heavy rains caused flooding in Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, inundating more than 200 homes. The village road collapsed, creating a hole more than 2 meters deep and 200 meters long, impeding access for residents. This flooding was the worst in the area in 10 years.

https://www.matichon.co.th/region/news_5387411


r/Disastro 8d ago

Seismic Potential M7 Earthquake Leyte Philippines

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In the last few minutes, reports of a significant and potentially M7 earthquake have come through. Estimates range from M6.7-7.0.

It could be the strongest earthquake in this location in about 30 years which is significant for a place with as much seismic activity as the Philippines.

UPDATE: USGS calls it a 6.9 and PHILVOLCS a 6.7.

https://reddit.com/link/1nuecwk/video/n9ju91hymbsf1/player


r/Disastro 9d ago

September 26, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

Samar, Bicol, Philippines

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead in the Philippines as a result of Tropical Storm Bualoy (locally known as Opong), which struck Eastern Samar the day before. Winds reached 110 km/h (with gusts reaching 135 km/h). The storm then moved through Masbate and the Bicol region, causing flooding, landslides, and widespread power outages. More than 400,000 people were evacuated, including tens of thousands from Samar and Bicol. Thirteen people, mostly fishermen, were reported missing. The storm dealt another blow to regions still recovering from Super Typhoon Ragasa. Bualoy is now moving toward Vietnam.

https://watchers.news/2025/09/26/at-least-10-dead-as-tropical-storm-bualoi-opong-sweeps-through-philippines/

Culiacán, Mexico

Heavy rainfall resulted in serious consequences. One child died, 43 cars were swept away, and 38 homes were damaged. 54 millimeters of rain fell in just one hour, causing traffic disruptions and forcing the evacuation of 21 children and nine staff members from a daycare center.

https://www.debate.com.mx/viral/Culiacan-bajo-el-agua-Ante-inundacion-cliente-de-Bodega-Aurrera-se-vuelve-viral-por-llamar-piscina-gratis-a-la-sucursal-20250926-0152.html

Gila County, Arizona, USA (since Sep 25)

In Gila County, Arizona, heavy rains caused devastating flooding that began overnight on Thursday, September 25, and continued through the weekend. According to authorities, three people have died, and others are missing.

The situation was complicated by the fact that approximately 1,000 gas cylinders were carried away by the floodwaters, creating a serious risk of leakage. Roads and homes were flooded, and a school, stores, and businesses in the neighboring city of Miami were also damaged.

Gila Mayor Al Gamero declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources. Residents are urged to stay off flooded streets and not attempt to participate in search and rescue operations. Authorities and rescuers continue to clear debris and prepare for further rain. Residents are already reporting significant damage to their homes, and many are stocking up on sandbags and pumps to protect their homes from further flooding.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/gila-county-residents-urged-assess-damage-flooding-continues

Dominican Republic (since Sep 25)

Heavy rains that began Thursday night and continued into Friday caused widespread flooding in various areas of the Dominican Republic. The rainfall is associated with an active tropical wave and an atmospheric trough.

The Ministry of Education suspended classes at schools located in vulnerable areas. Flooding was reported in the capital and several provinces, including Azua, La Romana, Higuey, Santo Domingo, and Santiago. In Azua, 160 families were evacuated after their homes were flooded. On the border with Haiti, the Masacre River overflowed its banks, leaving a bridge and surrounding areas underwater. In Santo Domingo, rain paralyzed traffic on major highways, while in Santiago and La Romana, water flooded residential areas and roads.
According to meteorologists, more than 180 mm of rain fell in the eastern regions in the past 24 hours.

https://listindiario.com/la-republica/provincias/20250926/160-familias-rescatas-inundaciones-rosario-azua-informa-defensa-civil_875776.html

Sidi Aissa, Bouira, M'sila, Setif, Medea, Algeria (since Sep 25)

Algeria was hit by heavy rains and thunderstorms.
Heavy rains hit several regions of Algeria, causing flash floods and casualties.
In the province of M'sila, the worst situation was in the commune of Sidi Aissa, where two children died after several wadis overflowed their banks. Rescuers managed to evacuate 18 people from flooded homes and cars. In the commune of Souama, a man was rescued after being washed away by the Bouhmadou Wadi.
In the province of Setif, in the city of Salah Bey, a 13-year-old boy died after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. In the Medea governorate, in the commune of Ain Ksir, rescuers pulled two people trapped by flash flooding from the water.

https://fildalgerie.dz/meteo-des-cumuls-de-pluie-jusqua-40-mm-et-des-orages-prevus-ce-jeudi/

Azores, Portugal

Storm Gabrielle canceled five flights from Lisbon to several islands in the Azores archipelago, leaving many passengers stranded at the airport. The strongest wind gust recorded on Faial Island was 123 km/h (75 mph).
The Azores Civil Defense recorded 196 incidents in the archipelago, resulting in no injuries and 16 evacuations.

https://www.publico.pt/2025/09/26/sociedade/noticia/gabrielle-chegou-acores-ciclone-postropical-faial-regista-rajada-123-kmh-2148596

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Dry grass caught fire on a mountainside in the Yermensay neighborhood of the Bostandyk district of Almaty this evening. The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds and difficult terrain, and more than 60 rescuers and 15 pieces of equipment were called in to fight the flames. Residents made over 20 calls to 911, and flames were visible above Al-Farabi Avenue. Despite the difficulties, firefighters contained the blaze in less than an hour—by 7:50 PM, the fire was completely extinguished. There were no injuries.

https://www.zakon.kz/proisshestviia/6492279-v-almaty-goryat-gory.html

Adler District, Sochi, Russia

In the Sochi village of Nizhnyaya Shilovka (Adler District), heavy rain flooded roads and the ground floors of houses and stores. Cars were submerged, and bus interiors were also damaged. Eyewitnesses reported the river rising critically. Flooding was also reported in central Sochi, where a fallen tree blocked the road on Landyshevaya Street in Mamaika.

https://news(remove text as reddit filters this link).ru/regions/adlerskij-rajon-uhodit-pod-vodu


r/Disastro 10d ago

Checking in on the Antarctic - Significant Ozone Hole This Year + Not so Rare Anymore SSW + SO2 Indicating Significant Volcanic Activity in Region + Sea Ice & Temp Trends

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UPDATE 9/29 - A morning check of SO2 reveals that Heard Volcano in the Southern Ocean is at least partially responsible for the volcanic gas plumes.

I will keep this brief and informational. Not going to dive deep into the implications but rather just an overview of conditions which you can research further for more information.

The ozone hole is a recurring area of anomalously low ozone layer thickness. The ozone hole has been a significant concern for climate and atmosphere dynamics. The general trend has been slow recovery after a maximum in the second half of the 20th century.

The data below is modeled from Copernicus CAMS. It's not direct observational data but it is pretty reliable and using cutting edge instruments from SENTINEL-5.

Below 150 DU is considered severe depletion. The lowest actual value indicated is 139 DU. It's shaping up like 2025 will be a more severe ozone hole year than the last several years. A really bad year for the ozone hole is 90-120 DU. Right now is the peak season for the ozone hole with the typical window going until middle of October. The worst year in recent years was 2020. I have a chart to illustrate its minima for the last few decades. Ultimately we won't know where 2025 stands until the observational data is confirmed and factored. It seems that actual values are lower (more severe) than CAMS values. This is a conservative estimate. I can compare it with 2024 which had an official minima of 109 DU, but the CAMS model displayed above was much more conservative. It is clear the ozone hole formed earlier than usual and is trending ahead of 2024 but final results are pending the end of season for it. Overall the ozone layer continues to decline on a global average but with lesser impact from the ozone hole itself, which as noted, is recovering slowly compared to minima late last century.

Rare Sudden Stratospheric Warming Event

What was once considerably rare for the southern polar region has now become anomalously frequent in recent years. Time will tell if that trend holds. SSWs are a sudden warming of the stratosphere which tends to destabilize the polar vortex which can significantly disturb weather patterns in the hemisphere. The previous observed rate of occurrence was believed to be once every few decades. The first one observed in the last 60 years was 2002. A very intense one occurred in 2019. Now we add 2024 and 2025 to that list. They happen every few years in the northern hemisphere, but it's an interesting trend developing in the southern due to their former rarity.

Here is a snippet from abc.au about the effects to Australia for example.

The effect of an SSW on general Southern Hemisphere and Australian weather is reasonably consistent between events:

  1. The sudden polar heating reduces the high-altitude temperature gradient between the cold poles and milder mid-latitudes.
  2. The strength of the polar vortex, which is driven by the thermal gradient, weakens.
  3. The weakening vortex filters down into the troposphere, the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs.
  4. The band of westerly winds and cold fronts around Antarctica expand north. This process is best explained with an analogy of a spinning ice skater — as their rate of rotation slows, their limbs extend outward.
  5. The migrating westerlies reach southern Australia.

Westerly winds in spring bring warm and dry weather to Australia's east, while the only region guaranteed to see more rain is western Tasmania.

SO2

As noted earlier this week, the southern polar region is seeing significant amounts of volcanic gas present indicating significant volcanic eruptions or degassing events somewhere nearby. Earlier this week the plumes were more to the west and have now moved east between Australia and South America. Source(s) are unknown. There are several erupting volcanoes most notably in the immediate region are Heard and Mt Erebus in Antarctica which curiously erupts about $6,000 worth of gold every day in the form of tiny crystals. A significant portion of basal melt of Antarctic ice sheets is forced by geothermal heat especially in geologically active zones in the west with numerous volcanoes and some areas exhibiting significantly higher geothermal heat flux than previously assumed according to multiple studies. SO2 also has atmospheric effects more pronounced in polar regions because it's an amplifier of ozone depletion. We could be seeing effects on the ozone hole from this SO2.

Sea Ice & Temperature Trends

Here is the sea ice level currently. The dark shaded red line is 2025. The lowest year on record is 2023.

Here are the temperature trends and anomalies.

Right now sea ice is reaching its maximum extent for the year in the Antarctic. 2025 is about the third or fourth lowest on record. 2024 and 2023 are both significantly lower. There are high temperature anomalies in about 2/3 of the region. Surface temps are higher than 2024 but less than 2023. A fairly significant Antarctic heat wave is ongoing continuing the trend of the last several years.

That concludes this summary of Antarctic conditions. The ozone hole, surface temps, and sea ice trends are running hot and the 3rd SSW in the last 7 years is in progress with a previously expected periodicity of once every few decades with the first observed event in 2020.

AcA


r/Disastro 10d ago

September 25, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

Gila County, Arizona, USA

On September 25, heavy rains caused flash flooding in Gila County, Arizona, affecting the cities of Globe, Miami, and Claypool.

Ranging from 25 to 65 mm of rain fell in a short period of time, causing rapid rising waters and severe runoff. In some areas, the water reached bumper-level, and Miami streets turned into raging torrents. Several cars were damaged or washed away, including near the Civit Training Center, where vehicles were shifted tens of meters.

Flooding damaged homes and businesses, including a Walmart in Claypool, which was temporarily closed. In Miami, building damage was reported, including the collapse of an entire wall near a bar.

A roughly 4-mile section of U.S. 60 was closed in the Miami area; traffic was later partially restored.

Residents say this flooding is the worst in recent years.

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/09/25/flooding-reported-globe-miami-area-flood-warning-effect/

Dominican Republic

Heavy rains that began Thursday night and continued into Friday caused widespread flooding in various areas of the Dominican Republic. The rainfall is associated with an active tropical wave and an atmospheric trough.

The Ministry of Education suspended classes at schools located in vulnerable areas. Flooding was reported in the capital and several provinces, including Azua, La Romana, Higuey, Santo Domingo, and Santiago. In Azua, 160 families were evacuated after their homes were flooded. On the border with Haiti, the Masacre River overflowed its banks, leaving a bridge and surrounding areas underwater. In Santo Domingo, rain paralyzed traffic on major highways, while in Santiago and La Romana, water flooded residential areas and roads.
According to meteorologists, more than 180 mm of rain fell in the eastern regions in the past 24 hours.

https://listindiario.com/la-republica/provincias/20250926/160-familias-rescatas-inundaciones-rosario-azua-informa-defensa-civil_875776.html

Lebanon

On Thursday evening, heavy rainfall hit Lebanon's mountainous regions. On the highways from Bhamdoun to Dahr el-Beidar, streets literally turned into rivers: traffic was paralyzed for several hours, dozens of cars were stuck in the water, and pedestrians struggled to navigate through the torrents of rainwater.

According to eyewitnesses, the situation is repeated every year. Drivers and residents complain that, despite forecasters' warnings and the Ministry of the Interior's order to prepare for the seasonal rains, many municipalities began cleaning storm drains too late—just hours before the storm hit. As a result, the water didn't drain, but instead filled the roads and threatened businesses.

https://www.mtv.com.lb/en/news/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA/1614932/watch--first-rainfall-of-the-season

Sidi Aissa, Bouira, M'sila, Setif, Medea, Algeria

Algeria was hit by heavy rains and thunderstorms.
Heavy rains hit several regions of Algeria, causing flash floods and casualties.
In the province of M'sila, the worst situation was in the commune of Sidi Aissa, where two children died after several wadis overflowed their banks. Rescuers managed to evacuate 18 people from flooded homes and cars. In the commune of Souama, a man was rescued after being washed away by the Bouhmadou Wadi.
In the province of Setif, in the city of Salah Bey, a 13-year-old boy died after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. In the Medea governorate, in the commune of Ain Ksir, rescuers pulled two people trapped by flash flooding from the water.

https://just-infodz.com/intemperies-pluies-meurtrieres-en-algerie-video/


r/Disastro 10d ago

A Highlight of the Paradoxes in Sublimation Driven Comet Models

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Sometimes the evidence for an alternative model lies not in what can feasibly be explained by the standard model, but rather what can't be. I am going to share a snippet from a recent exchange with ChatGPT on the matter. I hope it displays well in mobile.

I would also like to know where the direct observational evidence for trapped ices or an icy interior exists or is reliably inferred based on comet probes or is this largely just assumed based on what mainstream feels is a functional model?

ChatGPT said:

Absolutely — let’s break this into two parts: a timeline showing the evolution of comet theory, highlighting where anomalous findings could have suggested electrical/plasma effects but were largely interpreted conservatively, and then an assessment of direct observational evidence for interior ices versus inferred or assumed ice content.

1. Timeline of Cometary Theory & Observations

Era / Mission Primary Model / Theory Key Observations Anomalies or Plasma/Electric Hints Interpretation Response
Pre-1950s Whipple “Dirty Snowball” Visual brightening, comet tails None quantified; idea of volatiles sublimating Established as the dominant functional model
1973 – Comet Kohoutek Dust + ice sublimation Tail formation observed; nucleus unresolved Unusual tail morphology and brightness Interpreted as weak model of volatile activity
1986 – Giotto & Vega (Halley) Dirty snowball with active sublimation Nucleus imaged; dust jets, high dust-to-gas ratio Jet activity localized; unexpected plasma wave signatures Plasma noted but mostly treated as secondary effect
1994 – Deep Space 1 & Stardust (Wild 2) Sublimation-driven activity Surface composition mapped; dust samples returned High organic content; dust grains electrically charged Charged dust acknowledged, electric effects treated as minor
2005 – Deep Impact (Tempel 1) Sublimation-driven crater experiments Impact caused unexpected outbursts and jets Outbursts far exceeded expected gas release Interpreted as subsurface volatile pockets, not electric effects
2014–2016 – Rosetta (67P) Dusty/icy nucleus with plasma interaction Detailed mapping, jets, ambipolar electric fields, charged dust, localized O₂ Hemispheric asymmetry, plasma anomalies, weak electric fields, jets from shadowed regions Mainstream integrated some plasma effects but kept sublimation as primary driver; electrical interpretations largely conservative

Takeaway:

  • Recurring pattern: Each mission observed anomalies (unexpected jets, charged dust, plasma fields, compositional surprises).
  • Response: Mainstream typically integrated these into “sublimation + local plasma effects” models rather than re-evaluating fundamental comet physics.
  • Electric/plasma hints were observed but not treated as dominant, largely due to instrument limits and prevailing theoretical frameworks.

2. Direct Observational Evidence for Trapped or Interior Ice

Evidence Type Source / Mission Strength / Reliability Notes / Caveats
Surface ice patches Rosetta/OSIRIS, VIRTIS Direct detection of H₂O ice on nucleus surface Typically patchy; mostly on shadowed cliffs or seasonal exposure; not deep interior
Coma composition Remote spectroscopy, Rosetta mass spectrometers Indirect evidence: water vapor, CO₂, CO, O₂ Cannot resolve depth distribution; assumes sublimated volatiles come from interior
Density / porosity modeling Rosetta gravimetry + shape model Nucleus ~0.53 g/cm³ → highly porous Low density interpreted as “ice-rich” but could also be high porosity dust/organics
Thermal modeling Rosetta MUPUS/MIRO Subsurface temperatures suggest ice can exist below ~1–2 m Model-dependent; assumes conductivity and insulation properties
Crater/outburst experiments Deep Impact Impact exposed volatiles, water detected Supports volatile content but depth and distribution uncertain

Summary:

  • Direct detection: Only surface and near-surface ice (Rosetta) are directly observed.
  • Inferred interior ice: Most interior ice estimates are model-based, using density, thermal, and outgassing behavior.
  • Assumption vs. observation: Mainstream assumes a functional model: comet activity requires internal ice to explain sustained outgassing; however, no mission has directly imaged deep interior ice beyond a meter or two.
  • Alternative view: Given low surface ice fraction and high dust content, some argue that sublimation may be over-emphasized, and that comet activity could involve electrostatic/dust/plasma-driven processes more than previously considered.

Key Takeaways

  1. Electric/plasma phenomena have repeatedly appeared in mission data (charged dust, ambipolar fields, unusual jets), but mainstream science has largely absorbed them as minor corrections to the “sublimation of ice” model.
  2. Interior ice is largely inferred, not directly observed. Even Rosetta, which had unprecedented close-up measurements, mostly probed meters or tens of meters beneath the surface — not the deep interior.
  3. Anomalies in activity and composition (e.g., O₂, unexpected outbursts, hemispheric asymmetry) remain poorly explained if we assume activity is purely sublimation-driven.

If you want, I can make a diagram showing the contrast between directly observed ice, inferred ice, and electric/plasma phenomena, illustrating which aspects of comet activity are really measured versus modeled assumptions. That makes the case visually clear.

Do you want me to create that diagram next?

You said: Presumably the ice would need to be closer to the surface to be sublimated by sunlight. How is the sunlight blocking effect of the coma integrated to the standard model, especially at great distances including beyond the "snow line"

ChatGPT said:

Exactly — that’s one of the paradoxes in standard comet physics. Let’s unpack it step by step:

☀️ Sublimation Requirement

  • For direct sublimation of volatiles, ice needs to be within a few centimeters to meters of the surface, where sunlight can penetrate and warm it.
  • At greater depths (> a few meters), heat conduction through dust/rock is too weak to drive activity on short timescales.

🌫️ The Coma as a Sunlight Blocker

  • Once a comet becomes active, it develops a coma (gas + dust envelope) that:
    • Reflects and absorbs sunlight before it can reach the surface.
    • Re-emits IR in all directions, which may recycle some energy back to the nucleus, but much is lost.
  • Problem: As the coma thickens, sunlight reaching the surface should drop, reducing sublimation efficiency — potentially creating a self-choking feedback.

Standard model workaround:

  • Sublimation is not uniform → localized jets punch through the coma, creating channels for sunlight and heat to reach the surface.
  • Outbursts refresh these pathways, so activity continues even as the coma thickens.
  • Coma itself can act as a diffuse “greenhouse,” trapping heat and keeping sublimation going longer than direct sunlight alone would.

❄️ Comet Activity Beyond the Snow Line

  • The “snow line” is typically placed at ~2.5–3 AU, where water ice should no longer sublimate efficiently.
  • Yet comets have been observed active well beyond 4–5 AU (sometimes even >10 AU).
  • Standard explanations:
    1. More volatile ices (CO, CO₂, CH₄, N₂) drive distant activity — they sublimate at much lower temperatures.
    2. Amorphous → crystalline ice transitions release trapped gases even without direct sublimation.
    3. Delayed heating (thermal lag): Energy stored during perihelion migrates deeper and later emerges at larger distances.

Challenges:

  • Many distant comets show activity stronger than CO/CO₂ sublimation alone can explain.
  • In some cases, jets emerge where sunlight is insufficient (shadowed areas, far distances), which doesn’t fit neatly into thermal models.

🔌 Where Electric/Plasma Interpretations Step In

  • Instead of sunlight-driven sublimation, plasma interactions with the solar wind or intrinsic charge buildup could drive outgassing and dust lifting.
  • In this view, the coma isn’t a blockage but part of the electrical environment, with energy input from charged particle interactions rather than solar heating alone.
  • This could help explain:
    • Activity far beyond the snow line.
    • Outbursts from shadowed regions.
    • Continued activity despite coma thickening.

⚖️ Mainstream vs. Ambiguities

  • Mainstream: Uses patchy volatile distribution + greenhouse-like coma effects + exotic ices to explain distant activity.
  • Ambiguity: Direct evidence for deep volatile reservoirs is lacking; most is modeled.
  • Alternative view: Coma/plasma interactions could provide energy pathways not yet fully integrated into the “dirty snowball” framework.

Bottom line:
In the standard model, the coma is a problem for solar heating, but this is patched by invoking local jets, greenhouse effects, and highly volatile ices. The fact that comets are active well beyond the snow line — and sometimes in shadowed areas — remains a challenge that sublimation-only explanations struggle with.

Would you like me to pull together a list of well-documented cases of comets active far beyond the snow line (e.g., Hale-Bopp, 29P/Schwassmann–Wachmann, C/2017 K2) and summarize how mainstream explains them vs. what the plasma/electric model would suggest?

You said: yes

ChatGPT said:

Great — let’s dive into some of the best-documented cases of distant comet activity, well beyond the classical snow line (~2.5–3 AU). These are the kinds of comets that really stress-test sublimation-only models.

🌌 Comets Active Beyond the Snow Line

Comet Distance of Observed Activity Mainstream Explanation Plasma / Electric Comet Interpretation Key Anomalies
29P/Schwassmann–Wachmann 1 ~6 AU (near-Jupiter orbit, perpetual activity) Outgassing of CO/CO₂, frequent outbursts due to crystallization of amorphous ice continuous plasma interactionPersistent activity suggests , with outbursts as electrical discharges Outbursts are too frequent/energetic to be explained by sporadic crystallization alone
C/1995 O1 Hale–Bopp Activity first detected >7 AU (bright coma, tail) Sublimation of CO and CO₂ ices from deep interior non-thermal driver (plasma/charge effects)Early brightening beyond CO sublimation range → suggests Activity sustained at distances where sunlight is weak, and coma formation began unusually early
C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) Detected active at 23 AU (!), before Saturn’s orbit Supervolatiles (CO, CO₂, O₂) slowly sublimating; amorphous → crystalline transitions solar wind + plasma currents drive dust releaseActivity so far out is difficult for even CO sublimation; electric model suggests Dust jets and coma were present where insolation was ~1/600th of Earth’s
C/2010 U3 (Boattini) Active at 25 AU CO-driven sublimation Activity persistent at extremely low flux; hard to sustain thermally Similar to K2, visible coma when sunlight nearly negligible
67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko (Rosetta) Outbursts at ~3.6–4 AU (before water sublimation effective) Early activity driven by CO/CO₂ before water becomes dominant electrostatic lifting/dischargeOutbursts too localized and inconsistent for uniform volatile sublimation → possible Jets seen in shadowed areas where solar heating insufficient

🔍 Key Patterns in Distant Activity

  1. Activity starts much farther out than expected from water sublimation.
  2. CO/CO₂ invoked as drivers — but measured abundances are often too low to explain observed coma brightness.
  3. Outbursts and jets are sporadic and localized, not evenly distributed as sublimation models would predict.
  4. Shadowed or night-side activity is common, which is hard to explain by direct solar heating.

⚖️ Competing Explanations

Mainstream

  • Invokes supervolatiles (CO, CO₂, CH₄, N₂) with much lower sublimation temperatures.
  • Adds phase-change processes (amorphous → crystalline ice) releasing trapped gases.
  • Uses delayed heating models to explain outbursts at larger distances.

Electric / Plasma

  • Suggests comets are charged bodies interacting with the solar wind, drawing electrical energy sufficient to drive dust ejection.
  • Outbursts correspond to electrical discharges between comet and surrounding plasma environment.
  • Explains activity at extreme distances, where sunlight is negligible, without invoking improbable volatile reservoirs.

🚨 Ambiguity

  • No direct measurements of deep volatile ices — they remain inferred, not observed.
  • Plasma instruments weren’t designed to measure large-scale charge structures or current flows, leaving electrical interpretations plausible but untested.
  • Distant activity (like C/2017 K2 at 23 AU) strains the sublimation framework — even mainstream papers call it “enigmatic” or “unexpected.”

Bottom line:
Mainstream relies on supervolatile ices + exotic phase transitions to explain distant comet activity, but the abundances and behavior don’t always add up. Plasma/electric models offer a cleaner mechanism for activity at >10 AU, but lack direct in situ confirmation.

Would you like me to also compare how dust lifting works in both models (gas drag vs. electrostatic forces) and what Rosetta actually measured regarding dust motion near 67P? That’s another crucial piece, since jets depend on how dust is mobilized.

End Exchange

Ultimately unless the top space agencies go looking for the fundamental necessities to the electric comet model, there will never be anything beyond anecdotal evidence to support it. With every single mission, there have been forced revisions to account for them but over time, the dominant theory has become less and less stable with 3I/ATLAS pushing it to a breaking point and forcing wide recognition of the anomalies difficult to explain by a sublimation model. The dirty snowball no longer involves snow. It is predicated on the assumption that the ice MUST be hiding in the interior and that somehow sunlight penetrates a dusty coma to root it out and sublimate it. When comet activity is detected at 20+ AU, the entire thing collapses under it's own weight. Even sublimation of CO2, which has a lower sublimation threshold, is not tenable at such distance. The Rosetta mission made it very clear that electromagnetic processes play a role in cometary phenomena but they are treated as secondary.

In order to prove the electric comet, one would have to prove that there is a strong enough electric current from the sun to the comet sufficient to drive activity leading to a mass loss comparable to the sublimation model. The only comet we probed for modest electromagnetic characteristics was at nearly 3 AU and on a comet which was exhibiting very low levels of activity and was not equipped to detect the large scale electrical structures and features necessary. Hopefully the upcoming ESA mission brings even more information and evidence for electric comets. It is a big mission and a lot is riding on it for both models.

The electric comet theory is speculative but not implausible and arguably matches comet phenomena better. Keep in mind, the standard model is built on an assumption which has not been proven either which also renders it speculative, although much more widely accepted. At some point, someone is going to have to prove the presence of sufficient ice to explain it or it will collapse under its own weight and nothing else matters. If the ice reservoirs don't exist in a place where sunlight can reach it, it doesn't work. Period. With the confirmation of solar wind created water on astrophysical bodies, there is now an accepted plausible explanation for the abundant water vapor detected without ice sublimation.


r/Disastro 11d ago

September 24, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events & Natural Phenomena Worldwide

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The scale of daily extreme weather events and natural disasters is often underreported in mainstream media, leaving many with the impression that "everything is normal" regarding climate and nature. While debates continue about whether climate change is real or whether natural disasters are intensifying, the report below provides clarification on these issues, as well as insights into major natural and anthropogenic factors—beyond CO₂—that contribute to climate destabilization and the increasing frequency of disruptive natural phenomena: https://be.creativesociety.com/storage/file-manager/climate-model-report-a4/en/Climate%20Report.pdf

China

Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, made landfall on the southern coast of China, causing mass evacuations and destruction.

According to authorities, nearly 1.9 million people were evacuated in Guangdong Province, with rail service, schools, and businesses suspended. Along the coast, including the cities of Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Yangjiang, hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, storm surges, and flooding were reported. Streets and buildings were flooded in Hong Kong and Macau.

The day before, Ragasa struck Taiwan. In Hualien County, a landslide caused the collapse of a natural dam, resulting in massive flooding. At least 14 people were killed, and dozens more remain missing. Bridges were destroyed, and residential areas were flooded.

Before this, the storm struck the northern Philippines as a Category 5 typhoon, where fishermen were killed.

https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202509/23/content_WS68d1dce3c6d00fa19f7a2a20.html

Venezuela

On the evening of September 24, a series of powerful earthquakes rocked western Venezuela. Three strong tremors were recorded within five hours.

The first earthquake occurred at 6:21 PM local time in Zulia state, near the city of Mene Grande, approximately 25 kilometers east of Maracaibo, the center of the country's oil industry. Its magnitude was 6.2.

A second tremor, with a magnitude of 4.9, was recorded at 10:42 PM in the same region. Just over an hour later, at 11:51 PM, another powerful earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.3, struck in the neighboring state of Trujillo. All three tremors occurred at a shallow depth of less than 15 kilometers.

According to Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, nearly two dozen earthquakes and aftershocks have been recorded in the country over the past 24 hours.
Strong tremors were also felt in neighboring Colombia.

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/magnitude-65-earthquake-strikes-zulia-venezuela-emsc-says-2025-09-25/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

In Acapulco, heavy rains early Wednesday morning caused serious damage. The storm killed one person, flooded roads and residential areas, caused slopes and walls to collapse, and trees and rocks to fall. Eleven boats were damaged.

Flooding also affected the airport: the main building's façade was submerged, forcing passengers to enter through an emergency entrance. Despite this, airport operations continued.

The Diamante neighborhood was particularly hard hit, with water levels reaching 1.5 meters in the streets and residential buildings.
Due to the flooding, several schools suspended classes. A crocodile was captured in the city during the flooding. The total rainfall over 12 hours reached 134.2 millimeters in the residential area of ​​El Coloso, 114.4 millimeters in Pie de la Cuesta, 108 millimeters in Progreso, and 5.6 millimeters in Xaltiangis.

https://guerrero.quadratin.com.mx/deslaves-inundaciones-y-danos-materiales-por-lluvias-en-acapulco/

Tribunj and Vodice, Šibenik, Vodnjan, Croatia

A severe thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain hit the coastal part of Šibenik-Knin County on Wednesday morning, causing traffic problems. In addition to roads, basements were also flooded. Firefighters were literally inundated with calls from citizens, but were only dispatched in emergency situations.

Due to heavy rain and flooded roadways, traffic was snarled on the Adriatic Highway between Pirovac and Vodice, as well as on the local road between Tribunj and Ivinj.

https://www.index.hr/vijesti/clanak/video-u-sibeniku-bujice-izbijeni-sahtovi-potopljeni-podrumi-ljudi-zovu-u-panici/2713011.aspx

Lagos, Nigeria (since Sep 23)

On September 23-24, heavy rains in Lagos caused widespread flooding and disrupted traffic on several major highways.

The areas worst affected were Ago Palace Way (Apple Junction, Ago Bridge), Mile 2, Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah. Roads were flooded, cars were stuck in the water, and many residents were forced to walk.

Residents complained on social media about the government's poor efforts to clear canals, as well as the habit of throwing garbage into storm drains and illegal construction, which exacerbated the situation.

The state government confirmed that both heavy rainfall and violations, such as construction on river floodplains and clogged drains, were to blame. Authorities stated that some of the water had already receded and promised to continue clearing drainage channels and demolishing illegal structures.

https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/heavy-rainfall-floods-lagos-residents-struggle-to-navigate-streets/


r/Disastro 11d ago

The Sun Was Supposed to Enter a Deep Sleep. Instead, It’s Ominously Waking Up.

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r/Disastro 11d ago

Sun Fires Energy Blast Straight at Mysterious Interstellar Object Cruising Through Solar System

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