Blizzard Buries Kansas Snowfall Record

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LiveScience.com - 2/26/13, Douglas Main

This image, taken by the Suomi NPP satellite on Feb. 23, shows light reflected by snow that fell in the days prior.
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The blizzard that pounded the southern Plains states yesterday (Feb. 25) added to the dumping the area received just days ago and has broken the all-time monthly snowfall record for Wichita, Kan.

Yesterday's storm dropped nearly 7 inches (17.8 centimeters) of snow on that city, bringing the monthly total to 21 inches (53 cm) — the most snow the city has seen in any month since records have been kept, according to the National Weather Service.

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Volcanoes Today, 26 Feb 2013 - recent updates on world-wide volcanic activity: Stromboli, Sabancaya

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Volcano Discovery Tuesday Feb 26, 2013 19:56 PM

Thermal webcam image of Stromboli's crater area with some lava overspills (INGV Catania)

Thermal webcam image of Stromboli's crater area with some lava overspills (INGV Catania)

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): Activity has increased significantly, judging from visible and seismic data. Small overflows of lava are again occurring from the NE crater and tremor is at comparably high levels.

Sabancaya (Peru): A strong seismic swarm and increased fumarolic activity triggered an eruption warning for Sabancaya volcano (Arequipa, Peru) and the Civil Defense of the Regional Government of Arequipa raised the alert level to yellow, which involves implementing actions to prepare for a probable volcanic eruption.

 

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Cyclone Rusty heads for Australian north west

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Australia's major iron ore port was shut down and residents along a remote stretch of the country's west coast ordered to take shelter as a powerful cyclone bore down on the region today, bringing drenching rains and lashing winds.

Cyclone Rusty, a slow-moving and fierce storm with winds gusting up to 140 miles per hour at its center, was trudging toward the Western Australia coast and was expected to hit the mining town of Port Hedland in the evening. The outer edge of the storm was battering the coast with wind gusts of 75 miles per hour, the Bureau of Meteorology said.

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White Island volcano, New Zealand – small scale explosive events, intermittent ash emissions

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The Watchers By Adonai – Posted on February 26, 2013

The usual style of activity at White Island, New Zealand changed over the last weekend: the active vent began producing ash. This activity ceased on Monday, February 25, 2013 and was replaced by steam and gas explosions from the active vent. GNS volcanologist Brad Scott visited the volcano and noted in his latest report that the level of volcanic tremor has increased: The level of volcanic tremor has increased, associated with the reappearance of fluids in the vent area. This change in activity is consistent with the level of unrest we have seen over the last month at the island. As always a high...

The usual style of activity at White Island, New Zealand changed over the last weekend: the active vent began producing ash. This activity ceased on Monday, February 25, 2013 and was replaced by steam and gas explosions from the active vent. GNS volcanologist Brad Scott visited the volcano and noted in his latest report that the level of volcanic tremor has increased:

Peru’s Sabancaya volcano shows signs of possible eruption

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The Watchers By Nix – Posted on February 26, 2013

Increased activity with numerous earthquakes was reported at stratovolcano Sabancaya, Peru, suggesting possible eruption in near future. Increase in seismic activity - 536 earthquakes between February 22 and 23, 2013 – was observed along with continuous emissions from fumaroles (openings in Earth’s crust). Report issued on February 24, 2013 by the Directorate of Environmental Geology and Geological Hazard (DGAR) of the Institute of Geology, recommended Office of Civil Defense Regional Government of Arequipa to raise the alert level to yellow and to prepare for a probable volcanic eruption. INGEMMET (Institute of Geology, Mining and Metallurgy) has deployed three seismic stations, one differential GPS for...

Increased activity with numerous earthquakes was reported at stratovolcano Sabancaya, Peru, suggesting possible eruption in near future. Increase in seismic activity - 536 earthquakes between February 22 and 23, 2013 – was observed along with continuous emissions from fumaroles (openings in Earth’s crust).

Plains Blizzard Shatters Records, Shuts Down Panhandle Travel

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By Jillian Macmath, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer

February 27, 2013; 6:33 AM

Cars stranded on Hillside Road in Amarillo. Courtesy @pwarminski.

 

A record-setting blizzard spanned Amarillo, Texas to Kansas City, Mo. Monday, leaving high snow accumulations and tall drifts across multiple states.

Thundersnow and extreme blizzard conditions were observed during the afternoon hours.

Comet ISON, Other Comets to Witness in 2013: How and When to View the Spectacle

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International Business Times - 2/27/13, Jenalyn Villamarin

Newly found comet could outshine Moon. (Photo: Reuters)
 

Comet ISON is currently creating a buzz with its upcoming close approach to the Sun on November 28 and the planet Earth on December 26. This particular comet is included in the special category of comets called the "sungrazers" that makes a very near pass by to the Sun once it entered the inner Solar System.

Astronomers and professional sky surveys often discover new comets yearly and 2013 offers a spectacular comet experience to the sky viewers. Three long-tailed comets are anticipated to brighten up the skies and become visible to the naked eye.

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