An out‑of‑control wildfire near Lake George in Kings County, Nova Scotia, surged from 2 to an estimated 300 hectares, prompting expanded evacuation orders around Lake George and Aylesford Lake. Strong winds drove rapid growth as crews deployed aircraft, helicopters, heavy equipment, and structure-protection sprinklers.
A seismic landslide-detection system flagged a significant slide near Avalanche Spire Peak in Denali National Park, estimated at 4–6 million cubic meters. No eyewitness reports have been confirmed as the system, recently expanded to Denali, remains in test phase.
A landslide at Gruvsteinan in Råndalen led to the closure of the road at the inner Rånvassbotn in Narvik municipality on 25 September. The road will remain closed until a geologist inspects the site by drone, weather permitting; no permanent residents are cut off and mobile coverage is limited.
Smoke from Central Washington wildfires pushed into Spokane on Thursday, raising air quality to unhealthy for sensitive groups and likely lingering into Friday. Forecasters cited the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fires and gusty winds as primary drivers, with conditions expected to ease slightly Friday.
In Berlevåg, powerful waves threw stones from the sea onto the road, forcing a temporary closure. Officials cited the incident as a reminder of the force of nature.
The debris flow event at Ring Creek FSR highlights the importance of monitoring due to its potential impact on downstream communities, despite the presence of a debris flow barrier.
Heavy rain and strong winds in Southeast Alaska are triggering flooding and small landslides, with Juneau, Ketchikan, and Wrangell on alert. Officials warn of saturated soils, rising streams, and increased landslide risk; a Ketchikan road briefly closed but has reopened.
Southern Ontario is experiencing unusual rainfall variations and drought conditions, leading to the longest dry streak since 2021, which has severely impacted crop yields, food security, and local ecosystems.
Public monitors in Aldansky District, Yakutia, found logging waste, hazardous trash, and unremoved timber left by LLC Vostochnoe near the Amga River, warning of heightened wildfire risk and potential environmental harm. They urge prosecutors and the republic’s ecology ministry to enforce cleanup and fire‑prevention measures before the lease expires in December.
Storm Vaia, a rare and catastrophic Mediterranean storm in October 2018, devastated Northern Italy's forests, felling approximately 15 million trees and causing over 1.7 billion euros in damages, with lingering impacts including increased vulnerability to wind events because of the loss of forest.
In September 2025, multiple wildfires were observed near E.C. Manning Provincial Park, BC, highlighting the increasing prevalence and intensity of wildfires in the region.
As leaves start to turn and fall settles in slowly but surely, farmers in the region say the size of pumpkins and health of other crops will vary greatly depending on how much rain a particular area got.
A roughly 100‑ton rock fell onto the Ofoten Line in Norddalen near Narvik. Bane NOR is securing the area and plans to blast the boulder to clear the tracks.
A volcanic eruption is underway on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, prompting the evacuation of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon.
New low-temperature geothermal areas have been discovered in the capital region of Iceland, potentially boosting the supply of hot water for heating and industry in Reykjavik.
A powerful bomb cyclone in Western Washington caused a windstorm with gusts reaching up to 74 mph, leaving over 640,000 people without power. Efforts to restore electricity are underway, but it may take several days to fully restore service.
A large manure cellar collapsed in Gjesdal, Rogaland, threatening a nearby lake with a flood of animal waste.
Homer Spit Road sustained damage from high tides and winds, prompting short-term repairs and highlighting the need for long-term erosion control measures.
Newtok faces imminent shutdown due to severe infrastructure risks and erosion, with remaining residents relocating to temporary homes in Mertarvik.
A human skull found in Kotzebue in October is ancient, with officials confirming it is not contemporary. The skull was discovered in an area formerly used as a burial site. Since the recent flooding, police said they received three reports of remains washing up on shore in the Kotzebue area.
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