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Ruang volcano erupts with fierce lightning storm, blazes nearby school
Over 3,500 earthquakes preceded a spectacular eruption of the Ruang Volcano in Indonesia, which sent lava flying into nearby towns, prompting evacuations. Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupted on Tuesday with a blaze of lightning and lava. This explosion is the latest of six major eruptions, the last just over three weeks ago, and the source of more than 3,500 earthquakes this month, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation.
What's causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The torrential rains and deadly floods that have hit Kenya since March have been some of the most catastrophic in the country in recent years. At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains, with at least 91 missing, according to the latest government figures. In the most tragic single event, at least 48 people were killed on Monday after water blew through a blocked river tunnel under a railway line in southwestern Kenya, causing a flash flood. The rain has displaced more than 190,000 people and damaged roads and other infrastructure. The devastating rains are a result of a mix of factors, including the country’s seasonal weather patterns, human-caused climate change as well as natural weather phenomena.
Warmth, chill and rain to eye Northeast for first few days of May
Rain will create trouble for outdoor plans across the Northeast during the weekend as warm and cool air collide over the region. A push of cool air and warm, moist air will clash over the northeastern United States to end this week and the first weekend of May, AccuWeather meteorologists say. In addition to a strong temperature contrast from east to west, conditions will range from sunny to rainy and even thundery, all in a span of 100 miles.
Video shows lightning shooting from toxic ash cloud during powerful volcanic eruption in Indonesia
A volcano in Indonesia roared to life again Tuesday during a powerful eruption that forced thousands of people to evacuate the area as hot lava shot into the air while lightning flashed from the toxic cloud of smoke and ash.
Tornado Aftermath: Midwest Faces Ongoing Peril
Following a devastating weekend that saw tornadoes tear through the Great Plains, meteorologist Scott Weathers reports on an escalating severe weather threat that could impact areas from Minnesota to the Texas-Mexico border. The National Weather Service has upgraded the tornado that struck Marietta, Oklahoma to an EF4, with winds reaching 170 MPH, highlighting the extreme weather conditions already experienced. As the storms move northeast, they bring with them the potential for more tornadoes, large hail, and significant damage, similar to that seen at a Dollar Tree distribution center in Oklahoma. With 20 million Americans facing these threats today, the urgency is clear. As we approach May, historically the peak month for tornado activity, the weather forecast suggests a tumultuous start to the month, with a low-pressure system drawing in moisture from the Gulf, exacerbating conditions across the central U.S. The warmth spreading across the East Coast contrasts sharply with the brewing storms, emphasizing the volatile weather patterns currently gripping the nation.
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