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A viral simulation illustrates how a megathrust earthquake could produce a tsunami threatening the West Coast. The article describes the geological process behind the simulated event and emphasizes the potential for sudden, devastating coastal impact. It is based on an Instagram animation and Surfer.com.
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The article previews the first day of the 2026 UN General Assembly high-level debate, emphasizing the urgent costs of climate change, high energy prices, and recent disasters. It highlights debates over AI and data center energy use and reports on calls to accelerate renewable energy amid fossil fuel dependence.
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Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific and is forecast to become a major hurricane, potentially bringing heavy rain, rough surf and tropical-storm-force winds to parts of Mexico. Forecasters expect it to stay offshore while strengthening, with flooding and mudslides possible. The article also updates Tropical Storm Odalys and weakening Tropical Storm Fay, noting no Atlantic hurricanes have formed yet this year due to El Nino.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the state prepares for a record-breaking El Niño expected to bring severe winter storms, flooding, and coastal erosion. The article cites forecasts of a historic event and links it to climate change while outlining state preparations and recent emergency declarations.
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Tropical Storm Fay formed in the mid-Atlantic and is forecast to weaken over the open Atlantic, with maps showing potential wind hazards and projected strength. The article is a weather tracker with forecast information and no political or policy content.
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Satellite timelapse shows Typhoon Dujuan moving toward Japan's eastern coast, bringing heavy rainfall and major disruption. Police urged nearly two million people in Tokyo and surrounding areas to leave their homes due to an imminent threat to life.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency ahead of a potentially record-breaking El Niño, allowing the state to mobilize resources for possible winter storms. State agencies are staging sandbags, pumps, and road equipment, while the National Guard is prepared to assist with flood response and search-and-rescue if needed.
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Three men from Liverpool were convicted of criminal damage after driving 4x4s across a protected Welsh peat bog, leaving irreversible tracks. They were identified after posting TikTok videos of the off-roading. One received a three-year ban from the site and fines, while two others were fined and disqualified from driving.
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Sen. Brian Schatz argues in an Axios interview that climate policy should be framed around affordability, saying rising utility, insurance, and gas costs are tied to climate inaction. The article contrasts that with the GOP budget law and Trump administration rollbacks of clean energy subsidies and renewable permitting.
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Two helicopter crew members were killed when their aircraft crashed while battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park. The crash occurred in Mariposa County, and the NTSB and FAA are investigating the cause.
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The article explains how a Super El Niño could affect winter travel destinations, including drought and wildfire risks in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and potentially calmer conditions elsewhere. It offers holiday-focused guidance on where weather may be better or worse than usual.
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Typhoon Dujuan has prompted evacuation orders for nearly two million people in Japan, causing power cuts, flight cancellations, rail suspensions, and possible casualties. The article describes the storm's intensity and notes climate and El Niño context, along with the prime minister delaying a US trip to monitor the response.