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Mexico: Colima Volcano Activity January 29, 2013

According to vanguardia.com.mx, Civil Protection reported ashfall in populations of the decks and Atenquique Ejido, in the county seat of Tuxpan and Huescalapa…The Colima Volcano recorded the early hours of Tuesday a “low-magnitude event”, causing ashfall in the villages near the colossus. Jalisco Civil Protection reported on his Twitter account, @ PCJalisco, which “showed ejection of incandescent material and an eruption column of 3000 meters.” The agency said the ash fall was recorded in the populations of the decks and Atenquique Ejido, in the county seat of Tuxpan and Huescalapa. Read Article

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Tropical Cyclone Felleng forces Madagascar on alert

As reported by accuweather.com, “Tropical Cyclone Felleng, the strongest Indian Ocean cyclone since early December, is gathering strength east of northern Madagascar. The powerful storm was forecast to be of significant indirect impact to both Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands this week.” Read Article

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Australia: Flood update for cities of Queensland

As reported by couriermail.com.au, “MUCH of the Queensland coast is feeling the wrath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald. Cities, towns and communities from Rockhampton to the border are facing flooding emergencies.” Read Article

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Queensland Australia: deaths drownings result of tornadoes, torrential rains, flooding

Irishtimes.com/ reported that one person has died and three others are feared drowned as tornadoes, torrential rain and severe flooding lash the Australian state of Queensland. There were several tornadoes over the weekend in the central and southeast areas of the state, with at least five causing widespread destruction in the Wide Bay region alone. […]

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Scotland: Flood Alerts for parts of country

Dailyrecord.co.uk reported that parts of the country have been put on flood alert with rain and thawing snow expected to raise water levels. A day of wintry weather yesterday left much of Scotland under a blanket of snow, causing travel disruption and closing dozens of schools. Met Office weather warnings remain in place for the […]

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Extreme weather continues across Australia

Sunrise reports the various types of weather that are affecting different regions of Australia. From bushfires, to rain and flooding, and even cyclone Gary.

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Australia: Queensland ill-equipped to face cyclone surge

As reported by maritimesecurity.asia, “Queensland’s northern coastal communities are at high risk of experiencing a storm surge – but the state remains under-prepared to deal with the hazard.” Read Article

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Tropical storm Peta strikes Australia

As reported by trust.org, “Tropical storm Peta struck Australia at about 06:00 GMT on 23 January.” Read Article

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Frosty weather and numbing temperatures sweep over Europe

As reported by iol.co, “Hundreds of flights were cancelled and hazardous roads and railways disrupted traffic and caused countless accidents across Europe on Monday as heavy snow and freezing weather gripped the continent.” Read Article

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United Kingdom: Snow and freezing temperatures leave roads icy

As reported by BBC News, “North East Lincolnshire Council said road surface temperatures were expected to remain below freezing increasing the risk of ice.” Read Article

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