The Winds That Doomed Lahaina
Gusts primed the Maui landscape to burn, then drove an out-of-control blaze. It’s a worst-case scenario that’s growing increasingly common around the world......»»
Deadly wildfires burn across Maui—it"s a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe
Wildfires, pushed by powerful winds, raced through Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023, leaving a charred and smoldering landscape across the tourist town of about 13,000 residents that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. At least six p.....»»
Maui wildfires: Extra logistical challenges hinder government"s initial response when disasters strike islands
Wildfires destroyed the Hawaiian tourist town of Lahaina on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023, leaving many of its roughly 13,000 residents homeless. Fires also burned in other areas on Maui, Hawaii's second-largest island, and its Big Island. President Joe Biden i.....»»
Maui wildfires point to a long, painful road ahead, disaster recovery expert says
The devastating wildfires that swept quickly through the Hawaiian island of Maui this week have claimed the lives of at least 36 people. The wind-whipped flames left the historic town of Lahaina, known as a site of Hawaiian cultural heritage, in ruin.....»»
Apple to donate to Maui and Hawaii relief and recovery efforts
Wildfires broke out on the island of Maui, causing devastating damage, and Apple CEO Tim Cook has pledged that the company will donate to the relief and recovery efforts.Image from the Red CrossA deadly combination of drought and high winds set wides.....»»
Wind-whipped Hawaii wildfire razes town, deaths feared
Wildfires whipped by hurricane winds tore through a Hawaiian town Wednesday, razing homes and forcing residents to jump into the ocean, with officials saying they feared people had died in the fast-moving flames......»»
Heavy rains unleash landslides, flooding in Scandinavia
Heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in Sweden and Norway on Tuesday while strong winds caused a Danish wildfire to spread out of control, authorities said, with more heavy rain forecast......»»
Firefighters contain wildfire near Spanish-French border
Firefighters from Spain and France succeeded on Saturday in containing a wildfire near the countries' shared Mediterranean coastal border, after winds dropped enough to allow water bomber planes to fly......»»
GameStop, citing “regulatory uncertainty,” winds down its crypto and NFT wallet
Layoffs from late last year may have hinted at company's drift away from crypto. Enlarge / An artifact from an earlier time in GameStop's crypto enthusiasm, the launch of its NFT marketplace in July 2022. (credit: GameStop).....»»
It"s not windy, but wildfires are still spreading in California
If you live near the coast, wildfire season starts with Southern California's notorious Santa Ana winds, which usually arrive in the fall......»»
Greece wildfires: How climate change is involved, and what we can do about it
Fanned by strong winds and record temperatures, wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes recently spread from the hilly interior to the densely populated coastline with astonishing speed, leaving authorities with the daunting task of evacuating thousa.....»»
Battle against Greece wildfires "improving": fire service
The fight against deadly wildfires raging in Greece for more than a week is improving, the fire service said on Friday, warning it remained on alert as fierce winds were forecast that could rekindle blazes......»»
iPhone 15 Pro production concerns over thinner bezels may be exaggerated
The iPhone 15 Pro was doomed last week, but the train might be back on the track for Apple. Or maybe the train was never really off the rails. A new report from Display Supply Chain Consultants has the latest. more… The post iPhone 15 Pro produc.....»»
Algeria fires fanned by winds, extreme heat kill 34
Wildfires raging across Algeria during a blistering heat wave have killed more than 30 people and forced mass evacuations, the government said on Monday......»»
High winds feared as Rhodes fire rages
High winds forecast for Sunday are expected to hamper firefighters' battle to contain a blaze burning out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, where some 30,000 people have been forced to evacuate......»»
Winds not strong enough to push smoke away; Michigan air quality alerts continue
Although clouds of smoke appear to be lifting compared to levels seen earlier this week, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has continued its statewide air quality alert for particulate matter pollution through midnight S.....»»
Stronger winds shift water from the Labrador Current eastward, with dire consequences for marine ecosystems
Changes to the flow of the Labrador Current along the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to Nova Scotia are leading to sudden warmings or drops in the oxygen levels of the waters in several regions including the St. Lawrence Gulf and Estuary. This ch.....»»
Supplier Shiloh to shut down Detroit area plant, lay off 107 post-bankruptcy
Union President Michael Baumann said he recently negotiated exit packages for represented employees. He said he thinks mismanagement doomed the plant, though he believes the severance agreements were fair......»»
"Disaster" Cyclone Biparjoy weakens after ramming India"s coast
Cyclone Biparjoy slammed into the Indian coast with powerful winds, sowing fear and prompting evacuations, but began weakening in the early hours of Friday as it moved north......»»
Study examines Southern Ocean warming and its climatic impacts
The mid-to-high latitude Southern Ocean (30°S southwards) features prevailing westerly winds, the strongest mean sea-surface winds on Earth, which draw up ocean water from below 2–3 km in a wide circumpolar ring. This circulation system exerts a h.....»»
Pakistan orders mass evacuations ahead of cyclone landfall
Pakistan authorities on Monday began an evacuation effort to move 80,000 citizens out of the path of an approaching cyclone, which is expected to bring winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour......»»