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Feb212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Greenland Melting Ice And Landslide-Prone Fjords Pose Threats to Donald Trump Resource Aspirations

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters

Donald Trump has reignited his ambition to take control of Greenland. Trump has declared that the U.S. should claim the island autonomous territory of Denmark by diplomatic means or potentially by force. At a recent congressional hearing the island vast natural resources critical minerals, fossil fuels, and hydropower were highlighted. Experts did not discuss the significant environmental hazards that resource extraction would face exacerbated by human-induced climate change. Extreme Climate and Challenging Landscape Greenland covered by an ice sheet up to two miles thick and home to about 56,000 people in frigid climate. Much of its coast remains frozen for large parts of the year. Historically Greenland climate has defeated numerous military and colonial efforts. During World War I...

Jan252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Landslide Risks in La Paz: A Persistent Threat to Lives and Livelihoods

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La Paz, Bolivia’s high-altitude capital city, faces significant challenges due to its susceptibility to landslides. With its steep slopes, active geological processes, and socio-economic dynamics, the city has become a hotspot for landslide disasters, endangering lives and disrupting livelihoods. A recent overview by AFP sheds light on the persistent hazards posed by landslides in La Paz. The city's terrain, coupled with socio-economic pressures, exacerbates these risks. Notably, government policies aimed at addressing housing deficits unintentionally incentivize residents to settle in high-risk areas. By granting land ownership to illegal settlers, the policy inadvertently encourages habitation in unstable and dangerous locations. History of Devastating Landslides La Paz has a lo...

Jan232025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Landslide in Pekalongan Leaves 16 Dead, 10 Injured

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A devastating landslide struck Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia, on Tuesday, claiming 16 lives and injuring 10 others. Heavy rains triggered the disaster, with officials from the regional disaster mitigation agency confirming the tragic toll. The landslide occurred amidst relentless rainfall, severely hindering rescue operations. Local disaster official Bergas Caturasi, speaking on Kompas TV, highlighted the urgency "The search continues because we don't have much time. We're in a race with the weather." Rescue teams are working tirelessly to locate individuals still missing, but ongoing rains are complicating efforts to access affected areas safely. This landslide is the latest in a series of disasters linked to extreme weather in Indonesia, a country prone to flooding and lan...

Dec302024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Massive Underwater Landslide Discovered in Krishna-Godavari Basin: Potential Tsunami Threat Identified

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A massive underwater landslide in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin, reaching depths of 950 meters to 1.1 kilometers below the ocean surface, has raised concerns about its potential to trigger a tsunami and disrupt critical infrastructure. The discovery was announced by the Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), which described the landslide as one of the largest ever recorded in this part of the Bay of Bengal. The landslide, which could have occurred between 2009 and 2015, displaced an estimated 11 cubic kilometers of sediment—enough to fill around 44 lakh Olympic-sized swimming pools. At some points, sediment deposits from the landslide are as thick as 60 meters, covering an area of approximately 70 square kilometers, equivalent to 10,000 football fields. “The enormous d...

Sep62024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Six Killed in Nagaland Landslide Amid Heavy Rainfall on National Highway 29

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Six people lost their lives in a devastating landslide along National Highway 29 in Nagaland on Tuesday night. The landslide, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, caused significant damage to the highway, which connects the state capital Kohima with Dimapur, the commercial hub. Multiple landslides occurred along the highway, washing away or blocking sections and severing road communication between Kohima and Dimapur. Several homes and roadside eateries were also destroyed in the disaster. Vehicles remain stranded, and officials estimate it will take time to clear the road due to the severity of the situation. Nagaland's Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expressed his concern over the extensive damage caused by the rainfall and confirmed that authorities are on-site to assess the situatio...

Aug252024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nepal Accuses China of Withholding Critical Data on Himalayan Glacial Lakes

Breaking News, Environment

Nepal has raised concerns over China's failure to provide essential information about its Himalayan glacial lakes, which poses a significant threat to flood-prone regions in Nepal. A senior Nepali official has accused Beijing of not fulfilling its promises to share crucial data, hindering efforts to prevent devastating flood disasters in the mountainous region. The issue has gained urgency after two lakes in Nepal burst last Friday, destroying dozens of homes in the village of Thame, known for its Everest sherpas. The disaster has heightened fears that global warming, which is accelerating the melting of glaciers, could lead to more such incidents in the future. Jagadishwor Karmacharya, the head of Nepal’s hydrology and meteorology department, emphasized the importance of collaborati...

Aug242024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Kyrgyzstan Faces Severe Mudslides Amidst Rising Climate Concerns

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Kyrgyzstan has witnessed an alarming rise in mudslides, with over 240 cases reported between April and July 2024, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). This surge in natural disasters has claimed at least 17 lives, predominantly children, and caused widespread destruction across various regions. Tragic incidents include a 10-year-old boy who was swept away by a mudslide in Nooken district of Dzhalal-Abad on June 17, and a 5-year-old boy who perished in Batken region on June 24. Further, on June 28, mudflows in Noookat district of Osh resulted in the deaths of nearly 10 people, mostly children and teenagers. Another devastating event occurred on July 14 in Osh, where a woman, three children, and a market worker lost their lives. Mudslides have not only taken lives b...

Aug142024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Study Finds Climate Change Intensifies Deadly Landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad District

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A new study reveals that the deadly landslides in Kerala's ecologically fragile Wayanad district were triggered by intense rainfall, made 10 percent heavier by climate change. Conducted by a global team of scientists from India, Sweden, the US, and the UK, the study warns that such events are likely to become more frequent as the climate continues to warm. The research, conducted by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, utilized climate models with high resolution to accurately assess rainfall in Wayanad. The results indicate that the intensity of rainfall has already increased by 10 percent due to human-caused climate change. The models also predict a further increase of 4 percent in rainfall intensity if the average global temperature rises by two degrees Celsius above the 1850-1...

Jul302024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Wayanad Landslides: 106 pepole Dead, many missing and Hundreds Feared Trapped in Kerala

Breaking News, Disasters

Wayanad, Kerala – July 30, 2024: In a tragic turn of events, massive landslides early Tuesday morning have claimed 106 lives in Kerala’s Wayanad district. The calamity has left hundreds feared trapped, with rescue operations underway amidst challenging conditions. The landslides struck the hilly areas of Meppadi, Mundakkai Town, and Chooral Mala, causing widespread devastation. Kerala Revenue Minister K Rajan initially confirmed eight fatalities, a number that has now risen to 106 as rescue efforts continue. Government and Rescue Efforts Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that all available government agencies have mobilized to conduct rescue operations. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has deployed teams from the Fireforce and the National Disa...

May282024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Papua New Guinea Faces Catastrophe: Landslide Buries 2,000, Sparks Urgent Evacuations

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: A devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea has led to the urgent evacuation of approximately 7,900 people from remote villages, with fears of further landslips looming. The disaster struck on May 24, burying an estimated 2,000 people under a vast expanse of yellow and grey debris. The remote location, severed road access, ongoing heavy rainfall, and nearby tribal violence have severely hindered rescue and relief operations. Enga provincial administrator Sandis Tsaka described the continuing peril as "the tragedy is still active," with continuous rockfalls from Mount Mungalo. Satellite images revealed the massive scale of the landslide, which has cut through verdant bushland and severed the region's only road. Locals have been desperately digging throu...