A volcanic eruption around 1345 caused a climate shock that led to poor harvests. This forced Italian cities to import grain from the Black Sea, spreading the plague that killed up to half of Europe's population.
Storms, heavy rains, and snow disrupted millions of Americans' travels. A tornado destroyed dozens of homes in Texas, and new heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in the South.
The eruption of the Hayli-Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia has subsided, causing destruction in villages in the Afar region and widespread disruptions to air traffic. Residents complained of coughing, and livestock could not find clean water due to volcanic ash.
Researchers have discovered two giant underground zones beneath Africa and the Pacific Ocean, reaching 1000 km in height. These structures, formed billions of years ago, are changing our understanding of the planet's internal structure.
New research explains the presence of continental chemical materials on volcanic islands by suggesting that continents are slowly being peeled away from below by Earth's tectonic forces. This material is then transported far away, enriching the oceanic mantle and fueling volcanism.
The Semeru volcano erupted in Indonesia, causing a column of ash to rise. Australia issued a warning about the danger to aircraft flights.
Poland, in cooperation with Finnish manufacturer ICEYE and Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności No 1, is launching its first SAR military satellite. The launch will take place from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on November 22 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
An expedition of scientists discovered a strange blue substance at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, which contains lipid molecules, indicating microbial activity. This discovery could help understand the origin of life on Earth and other planets.
