Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet

African Rift

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:44:08 CDT

A new ocean is likely one day to separate northeastern Africa from the rest of the continent due to a developing volcanic rift.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:41:08 CDT

Warm southerly winds during October warmed the Arctic so much that they prevented sea ice from reforming at a rate typical of the past 30 years.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:19:13 CDT

A Peruvian scientist says global warming could be combated by painting reflective white paint over rock and ground exposed by receding glaciers.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:55:56 CDT

More than 700 people sustained injuries during a 4.8 magnitude quake centered near Iran’s southern port of Bandar Abbas.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:55:54 CDT

The Philippines was battered by the fourth tropical cyclone within a month when Mirinae slammed into Luzon Island.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:55:52 CDT

Colombia’s Galeras volcano joined nearby Huila volcano in causing concern for officials and residents in the south of the country.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:46:26 CDT

The snow-covered high terrain of the Westfjords and other highlands across the rest of Iceland show up in contrast to the ocean.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:45:59 CDT

Giologists show what the offspring of polar bears mating with grizzlies might look like as the two species come in contact due to global warming.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:45:52 CST

China’s Yunnan province jolted by a sharp quake before dawn that injured 28 people while collapsing 1,000 homes.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:40:00 CST

Hurricane Ida slammed into Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast, ripping off roofs and knocking out power.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:30:00 CDT

The world’s hottest and coldest temperatures of the week.