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Suspension of Classes Due to Typhoon Glenda – July 15, 2014

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Typhoon Glenda is expected to hit Metro Manila, according to the latest weather forecast issued by PAGASA. In anticipation of the storm landfall, authorities declared suspension of classes for Tuesday, July 15, 2014. PAGASA raised storm signals in several areas due to Tropical Storm Glenda (international name: Rammasun). The areas with storm signal include: Signal #1: Metro Manila, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, southern Aurora, northern Quezon including Polilio Island, Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Lubang Island, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran Signal #2: Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Masbate including Burias Island & Ticao … Continue reading Suspension of Classes Due to Typhoon Glenda – July 15, 2014

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Typhoon Glenda Triggers Suspension of Classes

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Typhoon Glenda Photo Credit: ANC The latest PAGASA weather update indicated that Typhoon Glenda (international codename: Rammasun) was spotted at 620 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes on Monday, July 14, 2014. Typhoon Glenda is reportedly heading into the Bicol region and western part of Luzon at 28 kph. Due to Typhoon Glenda, PAGASA raised storm signal no. 2 in the areas of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon. PAGASA alerted residents to be ready for strong winds that could reach 60 kph and up to 100 kph. Signal number one was also raised in the following areas: Pangasinan … Continue reading Typhoon Glenda Triggers Suspension of Classes

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Tropical Storm Arthur Latest Update – July 2, 2014 (VIDEO)

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Tropical storm Arthur was spotted at 80 miles east-southeast of Cape Canaveral, according to the latest forecast by the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Moving to the northwest at about 5 mph tropical storm Arthur has a maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour. The following CBS video shows the update on Tropical Storm Arthur. Below is the forecast position and maximum winds of tropical storm Arthur based on data gathered by the NOAA and Air Force reconnaissance planes. INIT 02/1500Z 29.1N 79.1W 50 KT 60 MPH 12H 03/0000Z 30.1N 78.9W 55 KT … Continue reading Tropical Storm Arthur Latest Update – July 2, 2014 (VIDEO)

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California Earthquake Magnitude 6.9 Strucks Eureka (VIDEO)

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California Earthquake 2014 Credit: AP A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit California on Sunday night, March 9, 2014. The The quake’s epicenter was located at 50 miles west and four miles deep of Eureka, California. There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage to properties. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the 6.9-magnitude quake struck at 10:18 p.m. PDT Sunday . Several aftershocks measuring up to 4.6-magnitude were also felt. Watch the following latest news video report about the 6.9-magnitude quake in Eureka, California. Continue reading California Earthquake Magnitude 6.9 Strucks Eureka (VIDEO)

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Giant Jellyfish Found in Tasmania beach (Video)

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Giant Jellyfish Credit: AFP/Josie Lim/AFP A giant jellyfish discovered near a beach in Tasmania by the family of a certain Josie Lim is now being studied by Australian scientists. The giant jellyfish was reportedly found by Josie Lim last month. Reports say that the giant jellyfish is measured at 1.5 meters or about 5 feet A family found the 1.5m (5ft) jellyfish on a beach south of Hobart last month. The Australian scientists are trying to classify the latest giant jellyfish. According to Dr Lisa-ann Gershwin, of Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) government agency, the giant jellyfish … Continue reading Giant Jellyfish Found in Tasmania beach (Video)

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PAGASA Weather Forecast: Hot Weather Until Monday, February 3 2014

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The latest bulletin by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated a clear weather condition for the whole country until Monday, February 3, 2014. PAGASA clarified that the humid weather condition experienced since Saturday night is just temporary. In an ABS-CBN interview, PAGASA explained that hot weather will be experienced for two days. Cold weather will again be felt by Tuesday. Predicted Mean Sea Level Pressure Analysis for 8 p.m., 02 February 2014 Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind Analysis for 8 p.m., 02 February 2014 Satellite Image for 4:32 p.m., 02 February 2014 Below is the complete … Continue reading PAGASA Weather Forecast: Hot Weather Until Monday, February 3 2014

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Typhoon Basyang: PAGASA Weather Forecast, 11 a.m., Friday, January 31 2014

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Typhoon Basyang Satellite image Credit: PAGASA Typhoon Basyang has intensified into a tropical storm according to the latest weather forecast issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014. Signal number 2 is now up in several areas. (See the list of areas under public storm warning signal below.) Typhoon Basyang Track Credit: PAGASA The fourth weather update by PAGASA on Typhoon Basyang indicated that the tropical storm is currently moving towards Leyte and Caraga area. As of 10 a.m. today, PAGASA spotted Typhoon Basyang at 500 km East Northeast … Continue reading Typhoon Basyang: PAGASA Weather Forecast, 11 a.m., Friday, January 31 2014

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Typhoon Basyang Update: Tropical Storm To Make Landfall Friday, January 31

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Typhoon Basyang Update Credit: PAGASA The latest update on Typhoon Basyang by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated that it is now heading towards Surigao Provinces. Tropical storm “Basyang” is reportedly approaching the eastern seaboard of the Philippines. Basyang was earlier spotted at 768 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. PAGASA weather forecast indicates that Bagyong Basyang will make a landfall between 11 p.m. Friday and 2 a.m. Saturday. Typhoon Basyang has a maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center as it moves in western direction at 30 kph. … Continue reading Typhoon Basyang Update: Tropical Storm To Make Landfall Friday, January 31

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Rare 14-foot Saber-toothed Whale on California Beach?

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Saber-toothed whale Image credit: Heal the Bay Is it really a saber-toothed whale or just a mistaken identity? This was the question being raised by marine scientist on the reported 14-foot saber-toothed whale that washed on the shore of Venice Beach, a Westside of the city of Los Angeles, California last Tuesday, October 15, 2013. The lifeless whale was named Stejneger’s beaked whale. It was recovered by the Stranding Response Team of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum. According to scientists, further study is necessary to really identify the carcass. One of the suggestion is to subject the whale’s … Continue reading Rare 14-foot Saber-toothed Whale on California Beach?