Category Archives: NATURE

Sun’s Largest Solar Flare in a Decade Hits, Impact on Earth Unclear

Sun’s Largest Solar Flare in a Decade Hits, Impact on Earth Unclear

The flash of light pictured on the right side of the Sun was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. NASA/SDO via CNN Newsource

The sun emitted its most powerful flare in nearly a decade, just days after severe solar storms created the captivating Aurora Australis in parts of Australia. The effects of this recent blast on Australian skies and technology remain uncertain. First detected on Tuesday, the solar magnetic storm, also known as a coronal mass ejection, sent […]

64-magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal, Felt as Far as New Delhi

64-magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal, Felt as Far as New Delhi

A damaged building is seen after an earthquake in Jajarkot, Nepal, November 4, 2023. Prime Minister Office/Handout via REUTERS

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck eastern Nepal near the Indian border on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2023. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, and was felt in the Indian capital of New Delhi. Tremors were also felt in the Nepali capital of Kathmandu, as well as in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and parts […]