Daily Archives: February 1, 2012

Comet Garradd to make its closeth approach to Earth in March

February 1, 2012 – SPACE – The star cluster and the comet are both located in the constellation Hercules, high overhead in northern hemisphere skies before sunrise. Sky and Telescope offers a sky map of the comet’s path. Observers with … Continue reading

Posted in Comets, Earth Changes, Earth Watch, Space Watch | 3 Comments

Carp invasion threatens North American fish industry

February 1, 2012 – Environmentalists in North America are looking at options to control an invasive species of fish, the Asian carp, which threatens to squeeze out other species if its numbers continue to grow. Imported as a farmed species … Continue reading

Posted in Acquatic Ecosystem crash, Civilizations unraveling, Earth Changes, Earth Watch, Ecoystem crisis due to population boom, Environmental Threat | 4 Comments

Damages from tropical cyclones expected to double by 2100

February 1, 2012 – MIAMI – That figure represents an increased vulnerability from population and especially economic growth, as well as the effects of climate change. Greater vulnerability to cyclones is expected to increase global tropical damage to $56 billion … Continue reading

Posted in Climate unraveling, Earth Changes, Earth Watch, Extreme Weather Event | 10 Comments

Alert level raised at Alaska’s Celevland Volcano – explosions expected with lava dome

February 1, 2012 – ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The warning level for a remote Alaska volcano has been raised after a new lava dome began forming, indicating the mountain could explode and send up an ash cloud that could threaten aircraft. … Continue reading

Posted in Civilizations unraveling, Climate unraveling, Earth Changes, Earth Watch, Earthquake Omens?, High-risk potential hazard zone, Potential Earthchange hotspot, Seismic tremors, Time - Event Acceleration, Volcanic Eruption, Volcano Watch | 6 Comments

Spain could face future drought threats according to new study

February 1, 2012 – SPAIN – A team at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena has designed a new method for calculating drought trends. Initial results suggest that by the year 2050 there could be a 15% increase compared to the … Continue reading

Posted in Civilizations unraveling, Climate unraveling, Earth Changes, Earth Watch, Extreme Weather Event, Famine Threat | 1 Comment