![]() What no one told us is that it doesn’t have to be this way… Menno van der Haven/Shutterstock Vladimir_41/Shutterstock Shutterstock Asperitas, mammatus and lenticular cloudsĪsperitas clouds are a natural phenomena that look like rippling waves. They threaten to burst over July barbecues, and preside over weddings like harbingers of doom. You see, we rarely get that wispy, brilliant-white, cotton candy cloud that glides through warmer climes. The British tend to nurse an aversion to clouds. Scientists say that Catatumbo is normal lightning that just happens to occur far more than anywhere else due to local topography and wind patterns. This raised fears that it was extinguished permanently but it reappeared several months later. Fernando Flores/CC BY-SA 2.0Īfter appearing continually for centuries, the lightning ceased from January to April 2010, possibly due to drought. This ‘eternal storm’ of lightning occurs on 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour over Lake Maracaibo, usually over the area where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake. The phenomenon is usually seen in northern regions like Canada, Alaska, Norway, Greenland and Iceland, but have also appeared further south in Scotland and even New Orleans in the USA. The Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights, is a natural light display caused by collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth’s atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun’s atmosphere. Seeing the curve of the Earth through the astronauts’ window reminded us of the extraordinary natural phenomena right here at home. The off-the-cuff comment was amusing, but also surprisingly poignant for it reminded us of the damage being wreaked by humans – not only on each other but the planet itself. Given the turmoil of our times, one observer quipped, “Congratulations to the Astronauts that left Earth today. When, in 2020, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken made history as the first astronauts to launch into orbit on a private spaceship, the world took pause to watch. To celebrate the spectacle, we’re exploring the world’s most stunning natural phenomena. Every year, beginning around late February, the setting sun hits Yosemite’s Horsetail Falls at just the right angle to light the cascade in blazing orange and red hues, giving the appearance of flowing fire or lava. The capacity of the Philippine emergency and rescue services to deal with large natural disasters is limited.From the famous northern lights to the lesser-known sea of stars, we share the world’s most stunning natural phenomena Additional advice on the potential health hazards can found on the International Volcanic Health Hazard Network website. If you have any pre-existing respiratory conditions, you might be at increased risk of triggering or worsening your symptoms. A properly fitted face mask may provide some protection. You should follow updates on the PhiVolcs official website.Īsh plumes can affect air quality and have an impact on health. You can find more information about volcanoes on the Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) website.Įntry into Taal Volcano Island and Taal’s Permanent Danger Zone remains prohibited. Avoid volcanic areas during and immediately after heavy rainfall when there’s increased risk of lava flows. Check news reports and follow local advice before travelling to volcanic areas. On 8 June 2023, the Philippine authorities raised the Alert Level of Mayon Volcano from Alert Level 2 (increasing unrest) to Alert Level 3 (increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption). Sudden steam and ash explosions may occur at any time. There are numerous volcanoes in the Philippines, any of which can erupt without warning. You can find more information about earthquakes on the Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) website. To learn more about what to do before, during and after an earthquake, see the website of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Philippines is in an earthquake zone. ![]() See our tropical cyclones page for advice about what to do if you’re caught up in a storm. You should continue to follow the advice of local authorities, and monitor the progress of storms on the websites of the Philippines state weather agency, the Philippines state weather agency, the Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and, or follow on Twitter. Most typhoons occur from June to November. Around 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year. ![]()
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