A severe gas explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store in Taichung on 13th February 2025 resulted in 4 deaths and 30 injuries. The explosion, linked to renovation work, has prompted investigations into public endangerment and negligent homicide, highlighting concerns over construction safety and gas pipeline management.
NASA reports a small but increasing chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth on 22 December 2032. The asteroid, measuring up to 300 feet across, could cause localised damage but poses no global threat. Continuous monitoring is underway to refine predictions and assess potential deflection efforts.
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified as potentially hazardous, has a small chance of impacting Earth or the Moon by 2032. Scientists are closely monitoring its trajectory, with new data suggesting a slight possibility of a lunar collision. Efforts to study and mitigate potential threats are ongoing, including the use of the James Webb Space Telescope.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean Sea, leading to brief tsunami alerts for several regions. No significant damage or injuries were reported, but the event underscores the area's seismic risks.
A significant 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the western Caribbean Sea on 8 February 2025, leading to temporary tsunami advisories for several regions. The epicentre was near the Cayman Islands, with no major damage or injuries reported.
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean Sea, leading to tsunami warnings for regions including Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands. The USGS reported the epicentre near Honduras, with initial warnings of significant waves later cancelled as the threat diminished.
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake hit the western Caribbean, near the Cayman Islands, prompting tsunami alerts for several regions. Small tsunami waves were detected, but no significant damage was reported.
Spain has introduced a three-year ban on new holiday rentals in popular destinations like Malaga to address overtourism and its effects on local communities. The measure targets property owners rather than tourists, with similar bans in Alicante and Madrid, and potentially more cities to follow.
A rare celestial event featuring the alignment of six planets in our solar system will be visible in the night sky throughout January and February 2025, offering a spectacular view for stargazers.
A rare six-planet alignment, visible from the UK and beyond, offers a stunning celestial display in January and February, with the best views just after sunset. This event, not to be repeated until 2040, includes Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune, with Mercury joining later for a brief seven-planet lineup.