Major South-Pacific Earthquake, tsunami kills 5
At approximately 9:12 local time last night (1:12UTC), a major earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter Scale struck off the western coast of the Solomon Islands (near Australia in the South-Pacific region) at a depth of 17.8 miles (28.7 km) below sea-level. This Strong Quake had an epicenter located at 10.7°S, 165.1°E — about 50..
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Major Alaskan Earthquake activates tsunami waves
At approximately 4:58 local time this morning (08:58UTC), an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale struck off the southeastern coast of Alaska at a depth of 6.2 miles (9.9 km) below sea-level. This Strong Quake had an epicenter located at 55.2°N, 134.8°W — about 63 miles (102 km) W of Craig, Alaska/208 miles (335..
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Minor Earthquake near St. Maarten last PM
At approximately 7:03 last night local time (23:03UTC), an earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter Scale occurred in the local region near St. Maarten at a depth of 64.0 miles (103 km) below sea-level. This Minor Quake had an epicenter located at 17.8 N, 63.5 W — about 32 miles (52 km) WSW of Philipsburg,..
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Winter Solstice: The shortest day of the year
Today, 21 December 2012, is called the Winter Solstice and marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. This day also signifies the astronomical (or official) beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. During the Winter Solstice, the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° south) – here it comes to..
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Fire Warning issued, due to Dry/HOT conditions
The Fire Department of St. Maarten has once again issued a Fire Warning, due to the current dry spell that the island is experiencing. The entire community is asked to be very conscious of NOT throwing out lighted cigarettes or matches that could result in bush fires. Although there have been brief shower activity throughout..
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Fire-nado: A Tornado made of Fire
We’ve all heard of tornadoes, dust devils, and even water spouts — but “Fire-nado” is a relatively new term. A fire-nado is a rare weather phenomenon that can simply be described as a fire tornado. In essence, fire-nadoes can form under certain weather conditions (depending on air temperature and currents) that acquire a vertical vorticity..
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Autumnal Equinox: The 1st Day of “Fall”
Today, 22 September 2012, is called the Fall (Autumnal) Equinox and marks the first meteorological day of the “Fall Season” in the Northern Hemisphere. This day also signifies that the hours of day and night are about equal. Soon after today, however, nights will typically become longer while days will become shorter until the Spring..
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Tropical Update: Ernesto
Tropical Storm Ernesto was up and down in intensity yesterday (5 August), and as of last night at 11pm was heading for Central America as a weakening tropical storm. This system currently poses NO threat to the local region of St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius and will no longer be mentioned. For Hurricane Safety Tips,..
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Tropical Update: Debby
Tropical Depression Debby quickly moved across northern Florida yesterday afternoon before reaching out into the Atlantic. As of 5pm Wednesday afternoon (27 June), T.D. Debby was located at 29.5°N, 78.3°W – about 180mi E of St. Augustine, Florida/1250mi NW of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Maximum sustained winds were recorded at 40mph, and Debby continues moving Eastward..
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Tropical Update: Chris
Tropical Storm Chris briefly became a hurricane yesterday before returning to tropical-storm-status. As of 5am this morning (22 June), T.S. Chris was located at 44.8°N, 44.5°W – about 700 mi ESE of Cape Race Newfoundland, Canada/2145mi NE of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Maximum sustained winds has weakened to 50mph, and Chris is now moving NW at..
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