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Typhoon Mawar pounds Guam with destructive winds

Typhoon Mawar roared over the US territory of Guam on Wednesday, bringing destructive winds to the Pacific military outpost......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 24th, 2023

Building a diverse wildland fire workforce to meet future challenges

Every year around this time, California's wildland firefighters hold their breath as hot, dry winds threaten to spread flames across the state. As such conflagrations grow in size and severity throughout the Western U.S., the strain on fire managers.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Researchers identify two primary tree movement patterns that help them survive high winds and prevent damage

Destructive winds during storms and cyclones often cause tree failures, especially through uprooting and stem breakage. However, how trees respond to wind under various forest configurations and weather conditions remains unclear......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Fifth storm in under a month bears down on Philippines

The Philippines issued fresh weather warnings on Tuesday as the fifth major storm in three weeks bore down on the archipelago, days after thousands were evacuated ahead of Typhoon Toraji......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds drop

Firefighters grappling with a blaze that has destroyed at least 130 homes in California said Friday they had made progress in their fight as a turn in the weather offered a break......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Philippines cleans up after Typhoon Yinxing slams north coast

Authorities cleared uprooted trees and debris in the northern Philippines on Friday as Typhoon Yinxing blew out to sea after pounding the coast overnight, ripping roofs from homes and forcing thousands to seek shelter......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Two senior presidential campaign officials" iPhones maybe hacked by Chinese group

Evidence suggests that the earlier Chinese Salt Typhoon breach of American telecoms may have led to the potential hacking of two presidential campaign officials' iPhones.iPhones potentially breachedWhether the hack actually happened, what data might.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Wind-fanned wildfire burning out of control near Los Angeles

A "dangerously fast" wildfire fanned by hurricane-strength winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with thousands of residents ordered to evacuate and some taken to the hospital......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

SpaceX launches space station resupply mission with sonic boom warning from booster return

SpaceX sent up 6,000 pounds of cargo on a resupply mission to the International Space Station on Monday night with the rocket booster's return trip bringing a sonic boom to parts of Central Florida......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Valencia floods: Warming climate is making once-rare weather more common and more destructive, says researcher

In the last few days, a seasonal weather system known in Spain as the "cold drop" or DANA (an acronym of "depresión aislada en niveles altos": isolated depression at high levels) has caused heavy rain and flooding across Spain's Mediterranean coast.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Apple TV+ subscribers to get last games in MLS season pass for free

Apple has dropped the price of the 2024 Major League Soccer season pass from $14.99 to free for Apple TV+ subscribers, or $9.99 for non-subscribers.The 2024 MLS Season Pass has been reduced as the season winds down. Image credit: AppleAs the 2024 sea.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Kong-rey leaves two dead

Workers cleared fallen trees and shop owners swept up debris in Taiwan on Friday after one of the biggest typhoons to hit the island in decades claimed at least two lives......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Destructive weed, found in New York state, resists common herbicides

The invasive pigweed Palmer amaranth, first found in New York soybean fields in 2019, has been dubbed the "spotted lanternfly of weeds" for its ability to spread quickly and wreak havoc on crops. Now a new study sheds light on how formidable an oppon.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Super Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall in Taiwan

Super Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the island in years, whipping up 10-meter waves and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

How many typhoons will make landfall on Taiwan Island this year?

Typhoons, with their severe winds, rain, storm surges, and secondary disasters, have long been a key focus for local governments, meteorological departments, and research institutions, with all parties applying maximum effort in exploring more effici.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Taiwan battens down for Super Typhoon Kong-rey

Five-meter waves pounded Taiwan's shores Wednesday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey drew near, with forecasters expecting the storm to strengthen before hitting the island as one of the most powerful in years......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

US missile agency scales back Guam defence plans

US missile agency scales back Guam defence plans.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

‘A large Pacific storm system’ to bring rain, gusty winds and maybe thunder to PNW

‘A large Pacific storm system’ to bring rain, gusty winds and maybe thunder to PNW.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

New tool helps assess narcissism in job candidates

It feels like narcissism is everywhere these days: politics, movies and TV, sports, social media. You might even see signs of it at work, where it can be particularly detrimental. Is it possible to keep a workplace free of destructive, manipulative e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

I weighed 325 pounds at my heaviest. I lost almost half my weight by cutting down portions and moving more.

I weighed 325 pounds at my heaviest. I lost almost half my weight by cutting down portions and moving more......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Rocket Report: Sneak peek at the business end of New Glenn; France to fly FROG

"The vehicle's max design gimbal condition is during ascent when it has to fight high-altitude winds." Welcome to Edition 7.17 of the Rocket Report! Next week marks 10 years since.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024