One fourth grade student of Hobart Elementary School died and another went missing following a landslide in Lilydale Park, Peter Hobart Elementary School website reported.
Landslide occurred during a Peter Hobart Elementary School 4th grade field trip to Lilydale Park.
Firefighters and police officers rescued two other student from gravel slide. However one student is still reported missing and is presumed dead.
Next trip scheduled for Thursday for a second group of 4th grade students has been cancelled.
Lilydale Regional Park located in Lilydale, Minnesota is a popular site for finding fossils.
Original post: Natural Disasters List May 23, 2013
There is need of better tornado warning system in Ontario, Huffington Post Canada writes quoting local residents.
Around 80 tornadoes touch down in Canada each year. Canada is the second country in the world after US with the most tornadoes per year. Canadian tornadoes are common in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewa and Quebec.
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Flooding in North Dakota -Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in North Dakota forcing evacuations of 1,300 people. -North Dakota flooding has also closed state Highway 18 at Neche and near Cavalier. -A flood evacuation shelter has been set up in Cavalier. Click for detail report on North Dakota flooding.
Flooding in Hong Kong -Heavy rainstorm has caused landslide and flooding in Hong Kong. -The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Black rainstorm warning signal at around 4 a.m. local time which lasted for more than five hours. -A total of 24 flooding reports and seven landslides incidents were reported in Hong Kong. Click for detail report on Hong Kong flooding.
Recent Earthquakes
M 3.4 light shallow earthquake in Arkansas(@ 6 km depth) with epicenter located 16km N of Morrilton. It will have well felt by the people of Conway, Russellville, Maumelle and Little Rock. 17:19 UTC (local time 2013-05-22 12:19 @ epicenter)
M 4.3 light earthquake in Japan (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 30km E of Shibata. Weak shaking of MMI III will have felt by the people of Murakami, Nagai and Yonezawa. 11:00 UTC (local time 2013-05-22 20:00 @ epicenter)
Recent Flash Floods
Flooding in Washington County, Virginia -Heavy rains caused flooding in Washington County, Va. -Flooding was reported on Rush Creek Road, National Weather Service said.
Recent Volcanic Activity
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Recent Tropical Cyclones
There is no tropical storm activity for today.
Natural Disaster News
Tornado in Ontario, Canada -Environment Canada has confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in Glenarm, 12 km west of Fenelon Falls. -EF2 tornado had wind speeds between 180 and 200 km/hour. Click for detail report on Ontario tornado.
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Heavy rainstorm has caused landslide and flooding in Hong Kong, Xinhua reported.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Black rainstorm warning signal at around 4 a.m. local time which lasted for more than five hours. Black rainstorm warning which was issued for the first time in almost three years is the most severe of its three rain-alert signals in Hong Kong.
About 200 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in Tseung Kwan O, The Hong Kong Observatory said.
A total of 24 flooding reports and seven landslides incidents were reported in Hong Kong.
Following Police and the Fire Services Department, floods were reported in Mong Kok, Kwun Tong, Po Lam, Tin Shui Wai and Sai Kung. Yuen Long is expected to be worst hit by floods.
Trading in the Hong Kong stock market were also delayed due to the black rain storm warning, Hong Kong based The Standard reported.
Hong Kong have a reasonable degree of flood protection but the inadequacy of the drainage system constructed long ago has caused serious flooding in Hong Kong, Drainage Service Department of Hong Kong mentions in its website.
Poland Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued hydrological warning expecting sharp rise in water levels in coastal rivers of Pomeranian till 14:00, 22th May 2013.
Radom is a city in central Poland located 100 km south of Poland's capital, Warsaw.
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Heat wave in Odisha, India -Intense heat has claimed lives of at least three people in Odisha, India. -Met Office has recorded temperature over 46 degree Celsius in several parts of Odisha. -The hottest temperature (48 degree celsius) has been recorded in Churu in Rajasthan. Click for detail report on Odisha heat wave.
Hailstorm in Poland -Hailstorm in Radom, Poland has damaged more than 50 houses. -Heavy storms also hit the Pomeranian region on the Baltic coast. Click for detail report on Poland hailstorm.
Recent Earthquakes
M 5.8 moderate earthquake in Peru (@ 82 km depth) with epicenter located 45km SW of Anta. Light shaking of MMI IV will have felt by the people of Pucyura, Progreso, Turpay, Cachimayo, Yaurisque, Limatambo, Cusco, Abancay and Santa Ana. People of Sicuani and Ayacucho will have felt weak shaking of MMI III. 23:02 UTC (local time 2013-05-21 18:02 @ epicenter)
M 3.5 light shallow earthquake in Bosnia and Herzegovina (@ 12 km depth) with epicenter located 20km ESE of Gacko. It will have well felt by the people of Bileca, Foca, Niksic and Podgorica (Montenegro). 22:55 UTC (local time 2013-05-22 00:55 @ epicenter)
M 2.7 weak shallow earthquake in Canada (@ 14 km depth) with epicenter located 7km WSW of Hudson. It will have well felt by the people of Saint-Lazare, Les Coteaux and Vaudreuil-Dorion. 20:43 UTC (local time 2013-05-21 16:43 @ epicenter)
M 4.6 moderate deep earthquake in Mexico (@ 167 km depth) with epicenter located 21km WNW of Chicomuselo. Weak shaking will have felt by the people of Frontera Comalapa, Comitan de Dominguez and Venustiano Carranza. 08:41 UTC (local time 2013-05-21 02:41 @ epicenter)
M 5.6 strong earthquake in Japan (@ 13 km depth) with epicenter located 113km SSW of Ishigaki. People of Ishigaki, Yonakuni, Hirara, Yilan and Keelung will have felt weak shaking of MMI III. 08:25 UTC (local time 2013-05-21 16:25 @ epicenter)
M 3.6 light shallow earthquake in Mexico (@ 15 km depth) with epicenter located 43km ESE of Maneadero. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Ensenada, Colonia Vicente Guerrero and Rosarito. 04:32 UTC (local time 2013-05-20 21:32 @ epicenter)
M 6.0 strong earthquake in earthquake in Russia (@ 15 km depth) with epicenter located 139km ESE ofPetropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. People of Paratunka, Yelizovo, Vilyuchinsk and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy will have felt weak shaking of MMI III. 01:55 UTC (local time 2013-05-21 12:55 @ epicenter)
Recent Flash Floods
Flooding along Kawasoti-Narayangarh Road, Nepal -Floods have obstructed Kawasoti-Narayangarh road section of the Mahendra Highway of Nepal. -Hundreds of vehicles are stranded in the highway after flood swept away diversion built over Lokaha stream. Click for detail report on Nepal's flooding.
Flash flooding in Columbia, South Carolina -Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Columbia, state of South Carolina. -Rainfall also flooded Gervais and Harden Street.
Recent Volcanic Activity
Costa Rica/Turrialba recent volcanic activity -Following Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (Ovsicori), Turrialba Volcano spewed gas and ash from two crater openings at 5:00 a.m Tuesday morning. -Ash fall was also reported in Cartago, San José, Heredia and Limón.
Recent Tropical Cyclones
There is no tropical storm activity for today.
Natural Disaster News
Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office has received 24 bodies of tornado victims. US President Obama has declared major disaster in Oklahoma after devastating tornado. Oklahoma tornado 2013 is expected to be the costliest U.S. natural disaster this year.
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Intense heat has claimed lives of at least three people in Odisha, India based IBN reported.
Met Office has recorded temperature over 46 degree Celsius in several parts of Odisha. Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Bolangir and Sundergarh districts are reported to be worst affected by recent heat wave.
The hottest temperature (48 degree celsius) has been recorded in Churu in Rajasthan. The heat waves have also increased across UP, Delhi, Rajasthan and Punjab.
This year temperatures are expected 3 to 4 degrees above normal in many parts of North India.
Extreme heat is expected to last at least till May 24, 2013.
The 2002 Indian heat wave claimed lives of more than 1,000 people.
Betsy Palmer, an associate professor of education at Montana State University, passed away in a landslide tragedy in Nepal, university officials announced through its website.
Betsy Palmer was hit by landslide during trek to a remote village in the Arun River Valley. Palmer was leading a group of 16 students when disaster occurred. None of the students were injured in the landslide, Montana State University confirmed.
Palmer who was statistics and research methods courses tutor was a gifted and award-winning teacher, researcher, and scholar, Montana State University has further added.
In another news, floods have obstructed Kawasoti-Narayangarh road section of the Mahendra Highway of Nepal. Hundreds of vehicles are stranded in the highway after flood swept away diversion built over Lokaha stream early today.
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Deadly tornado in Oklahoma -Oklahoma tornado has claimed lives of 51 people including 20 children. -Tornado heavily damaged Briarwood Elementary School, 14901 Hudson Ave. off of SW 149. Several people were evacuated from Moore Medical Center. -Tornado injured 145 people others including 70 children. Several children were pulled out of rubble alive at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla. -US President Obama has declared major disaster in Oklahoma after
devastating tornado, AP reports. The declaration means federal emergency
aid will supplement local recovery efforts. Click for detail report on Oklahoma tornado.
Landslide in Nepal -Betsy Palmer, an associate professor of education at Montana State University, passed away in a landslide tragedy in Nepal. -Betsy Palmer was hit by landslide during trek to a remote village in the Arun River Valley. Click for detail report on Nepal's landslide.
Recent Earthquakes
M 6.5 strong harmless earthquake Off the coast of Aisen, Chile (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 590kmWSW of Puerto Quellon. It will have faintly felt by the people of Chonchi, Castro and Puerto Aisen. No Tsunami alert issued. 09:49 UTC (local time 2013-05-20 04:49 @ epicenter)
M 4.0 light shallow earthquake in Bosnia and Herzegovina (@ 2 km depth) with epicenter located 8 km N of Tomislavgrad. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Sarajevo and Split (Croatia). 09:24 UTC (local time 2013-05-20; 11:24 @ epicenter)
Recent Flash Floods
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Recent Volcanic Activity
Alaska/Pavlof recent volcanic activity -Alaska's Pavlof Volcano has spewed ash and steam at 19,500 feet into the air. -The aviation warning level remained at code orange. -People of Sand Point on Popof Island have reported traces of ash on their vehicles overnight. -Pavlof's latest eruption began May 13 combined with a strong thermal anomaly.
Mexico/Popocatepetl recent volcanic activity -Popocatepetl volcano continues to emit smoke and rocks. At least 24 low-intensity eruptions were registered on Sunday. -The alarm level remains at Yellow. -A strong eruption was recorded at Popocatepetl volcano a month before. Steam and ash column from Popocatepetl volcano reached a maximum height of 400 m.
Recent Tropical Cyclones
There is no tropical storm activity for today.
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Forest fires in Siberia -At least 27 forest fires in Serbia have burned 2,591.7 hectares. -Huge forest fire in the Republics of Tuva and Buryatia have been extinguished by fire fighters. -An emergency situation remains in place throughout Tuva since May 8.
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Several people are reported to be dead following tornado in Oklahoma. Meteorologist expects Oklahoma tornado season 2013 to be more bad. Tornado news updates, pictures below
Update 23:00 UTC
-Weather service has confirmed tornado that hit Moore, Okla., was a top-of-the-scale EF-5.
-Only 1 out of 1,000 tornadoes reach EF-5 levels.
Update 14:30 UTC
-Medical Examiner's Office has lowered the fatalities number to 24 including 9 children. The earlier reported may have included some double reported casualties making death toll higher, official said. The New York Times had earlier reported 91 fatalities.
-President Barack Obama has pledged urgent government help for Moore, Oklahoma tornado victims. Below is Associated Press you tube video.
Update 13:00 UTC
-Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office has just received 24 bodies. Official report yet to come.
-Flags will be lowered at the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday morning in honor of the tornado victims.
Update 05:10 UTC
-According to The New York Times, Oklahoma tornado death toll has further risen to 91.
-Currently City of Moore has no running water.
Below is the aerial photo of tornado damage to Moore Medical Center in Moore, Oklahoma; Steve Gooch / AP
Update 03:15 UTC
-US President Obama has declared major disaster in Oklahoma after devastating tornado, AP reports. The declaration means federal emergency aid will supplement local recovery efforts.
-Quoting Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb, BBC reports 20 children among the 51 confirmed dead!
Update 03:00 UTC
Below is how you can help tornado victims: RED CROSS
The Oklahoma Red Cross is asking people to donate by texting Red Cross to 90999 which will be a $10 donation. SALVATION ARMY
Disaster response teams have been send by the Salvation Army Arkansas-Oklahoma Division.
You can donate online: donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok FEED THE CHILDREN
Feed The Children is accepting donations from the public on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the McCormick Distribution Center, 29 N McCormick. Feed The Children is also preparing emergency disaster relief supplies.
Donate online: www.feedthechildren.org/disaster REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA
People are asked foe rescue, recovery and disaster relief efforts.
Donations cane be made at: www.regionalfoodbank.org OKLAHOMA BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief teams are active in Shawnee, Edmond and Little Axe. They are helping in tornado recovery efforts.
Donation can be made at: www.okdisasterhelp.com OKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTE
Donate blood, save life
More information at: www.obi.org
(Data source NewsOk.Com)
Update 2013/05/21; 02:15 UTC
-Following Amy Elliott, the spokeswoman for the Oklahoma City medical examiner, Oklahoma tornado has claimed lives of 51 people. The death toll is again expected to rise.
-Tornado has injured 145 people others including 70 children. Several children were pulled out of rubble alive at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla.
-Following the National Weather Service, the tornado's preliminary classification was an EF-4, with winds up to 200 mph.
-Tornado heavily damaged Briarwood Elementary School, 14901 Hudson Ave. off of SW 149. Several people were evacuated from Moore Medical Center.
-Tornado shelters have been opened by Red Cross at:
St. Andrews United Methodist
2727 SW 119th St
OKC
Moore Community Center
201 S Howard
Moore OK
Newcastle Storm Shelter
851 N Carr
Newscastle
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Little Axe Resource Center
Carney Senior Center
301 E Maple
Carney
Shawnee Athletic Center(Shawnee High School)
1001 North Kennedy
Shawnee, OK
Source: www.redcross.orgplus NewsOk.Com
Below are some pictures of damages caused by Oklahoma tornado season 2013. This photo shows A fire burns in the Tower Plaza Addition in Moore, Okla., following a tornado Monday, May 20, 2013; AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki
Another photo of tornado cars damage; Photo by Paul Hellstern.
This photo shows rescuers recovering a horse from the remains of a day care center near SW 149th and Western on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma; Steve Sisney Photo, The Oklahoman.
Below is a photo of a child pulled from the rubble of the Tower Plaza
Elementary School following a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, Monday, May
20, 2013; AP Photo Sue Ogrocki
This is another photo of a child pulled from the rubble of the Tower Plaza Elementary School following a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, Monday, May 20, 2013; AP Photo Sue Ogrocki.
Update 02:30 UTC
-Oklahoma governor has declared state of emergency in 16 counties after tornadoes.
-Tornado claimed life of one people in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Two people are still reported to be missing at a trailer park.
-Meteorologist expects Oklahoma tornado season 2013 to be more bad in coming days.
-The outbreak of tornadoes touched Oklahoma, Iowa and Kansas.
Update
An earthquake with magnitude 2.9 has also been reported at 20:46 with epicenter located 11km ENE of Luther.
Update
As of 9 pm CDT, there have been nearly 350 reports of severe weather since 7 am including 26 reports of tornadoes, The Weather Channel has tweeted.
At least one people died in tornado in Shawnee, Oklahoma, east of Oklahoma City, Fox News reported.
A half-mile wide tornado was reported near Oklahoma city. Weather Service had already issued tornado emergency alert saying, "You could be killed if not underground or in a tornado shelter."
Several tornadoes touched down from Oklahoma to Iowa.
Tornado damaged multiple houses in eastern part of Oklahoma county. Tornado damage has also been reported near Wichita, Kansas.
According to National Weather Service, at least19 tornadoes have touched down in parts of Iowa, Oklahoma and Kansas by early Sunday morning.
