Tag: Extreme Weather
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The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter: A Closer Look at Record Heat Through 2025
Introduction: A Quiet Thermometer in the Deep From the surface to the abyss, Earth’s oceans are absorbing heat at a pace that scientists are only just beginning to grasp. Since 2018, a dedicated group of researchers representing institutions around the world has tracked how much heat the oceans soak up each year. In 2025, their…
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The Oceans Keep Getting Hotter: 2025 Sets New Records for Global Heat Content
The Unfolding Reality: Ocean Heat Tops New Records Since 2018, researchers have tracked how much heat the world’s oceans absorb each year. The latest measurements, released for 2025, confirm what many climate scientists have warned about: the oceans are storing heat at a record pace. This is not a single year anomaly but the eighth…
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England’s Fire Services Respond to Record Wildfire Season in 2025
Record-Breaking Wildfire Season Across England England faced an unprecedented surge in grassland, woodland, and crop fires in 2025, with ten fire services reporting a record number of incidents. The UK endured its hottest spring and summer on record, a climate-driven trend that pushed fire services to respond to nearly 27,000 wildfires across the year. The…
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Queensland hit by metre of rain as WA cyclone downgrades after 158 km/h gust
Overview: Extreme weather wraps up 2025 Australia ends the year under the influence of two powerful tropical weather systems. In Queensland, a relentless downpour has pushed rainfall totals to the metre mark at several sites, underscoring the scale of the deluge that has saturated the state for days. Off the coast, Western Australia’s cyclone has…
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Surviving Summer in Roebourne: Australia’s Hottest Town
Introduction: Facing the furnace of Roebourne Roebourne, a small town on the Western Australian coast, sits on the edge of cyclone season and the frontline of climate extremes. In recent summers, residents have faced days when thermometers flirt with or surpass 50C, turning everyday life into a test of endurance. Public housing blocks, often without…
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Heat, drought and fire: how extreme weather pushed nature to its limits in 2025
Overview: a year of extremes for the natural world 2025 delivered a stark reminder that climate extremes can push ecosystems to the brink. An annual audit of flora and fauna has concluded that heat, drought, and fire cycles dominated landscapes from forest to coastal regions, stressing wildlife, plants, and habitats in ways not seen for…
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Heat, drought and fire: How extreme weather pushed nature to its limits in 2025
Introduction: a year of climate extremes challenging nature In 2025, heatwaves, prolonged droughts, and devastating fires formed a brutal trio that strained ecosystems around the globe. An annual audit of flora and fauna shows that wildlife, plants, and landscapes faced unprecedented pressures as temperatures climbed and water sources dwindled. The report, which tracks biodiversity and…
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Israel Weather Alert: Torrential Rain, Strong Winds, Flood Risk Peak Monday
Overview of the Weather Alert A serious weather alert has been issued for Israel as stormy conditions unfold across parts of the country. Forecasters warn that torrential rain, strong winds, and the potential for flooding could peak on Monday. The disruption is expected to affect major population centers as rainfall intensifies, particularly in northern regions…
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WA Weather Breaks 120-Year Record as Christmas Heat Seals Western Australia’s Extreme Heat Day
Record-Breaking Heat Hits Western Australia on Christmas Day Western Australia made global headlines on Christmas Day as temperatures soared to levels not seen for more than a century. The state’s hottest corner reportedly broke a 120-year record, claiming the title of the hottest place on Earth for at least one day. As heat warnings multiplied…
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UK 2025 Forecast: Is This the Hottest Year on Record?
Is 2025 The UK’s Hottest Year on Record? Forecasters are painting a concerning trend for 2025, with the Met Office stating that this year is “more likely than not” to become the hottest in the UK since thermometers began recording temperatures. After a string of intense heatwaves, prolonged drought, and a mild autumn, scientists say…