http://jumpingjackflashhypothesis.blogspot.com/2012/02/jumping-jack-flash-hypothesis-its-gas.html
The seas, lakes and oceans are now pluming deadly hydrogen sulfide and suffocating methane. Hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic water-soluble heavier-than-air gas and will accumulate in low-lying areas. Methane is slightly more buoyant than normal air and so will be all around, but will tend to contaminate our atmosphere from the top down. These gases are sickening and killing oxygen-using life all around the world, including human life, as our atmosphere is increasingly poisoned. Because both gases are highly flammable and because our entire civilization is built around fire and flammable fuels, this is leading to more fires and explosions. This is an extinction level event and will likely decimate both the biosphere and human population and it is debatable whether humankind can survive this event.
A. More fires and more explosions, especially along the coasts, but everywhere generally.
B. Many more animal die-offs, of all kinds, and especially oceanic species.
C. More multiples of people will be found dead in their homes, as if they'd dropped dead.
D. More corpses found in low-lying areas, all over the world.
E. More unusual vehicular accidents.
F. Improved unemployment numbers as people die off.
Category: Variety Pack
2020-10-20 - Unknown rotten egg odor hits Cheverly (Maryland), near the coast:
http://www.cheverly-md.gov/home/news/mysterious-odor-cheverly
Quote: "Town Administrator Galloway has been in close communication with Washington Gas and WSSC, as well as with the local fire department. Additionally, Mayor Riazi has made contact with the Maryland Department of the Environment. The odor has been described by residents as resembling natural gas, sewer gases, and burning tires."
2020-10-20 - Unknown foul odor regularly blowing through Baton Rouge (Louisiana), near the Mississippi River:
http://www.wbrz.com/news/smell-in-the-air-being-investigated-by-ldeq/
http://www.newsbreak.com/louisiana/baton-rouge/news/2087199639965/smell-in-the-air-being-investigated-by-ldeq
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/louisiana/smell-in-the-air-being-investigated-by-ldeq/
Quote: "It's one of the worst smells Carlas Williams says she's ever smelled in her life. 'We don't know what it is,' she said. 'It smells like raw sewage; it's horrible.' Williams says she first started smelling the strong odor in August along Airline Highway near Prescott Road. It crept into her home and woke her up at night. 'It was coming in through the vents at our house and it was so horrific you can't sleep,' Williams said. 'It was burning our throats, our nose.' She contacted 2 On Your Side in early October."
2020-10-20 - Truck goes up in flames and burns man to death in Palakkad (India):
http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/charred-body-found-inside-lorry-in-palakkad-1.5147341
http://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=416996&u=charred-body-of-man-found-in-lorry-in-palakkad
http://newsgile.com/2020/10/21/charred-body-of-man-found-in-lorry-in-palakkad/
2020-10-20 - Chemical factory heavily damaged by fire in Meerut (India):
http://www.nyoooz.com/news/meerut/1518756/massive-fire-broke-out-in-a-chemical-factory-in-meerut-/
http://www.india.com/news/india/uttar-pradesh-major-fire-breaks-out-at-chemical-factory-in-meerut-6-fire-tenders-on-spot-4179333/
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-chemical-factory-meerut-s-kharbanda-area/story-xWYNSBbTnbOuqWfxSwwTKK.html
2020-10-20 - Ferry ship 'Pride of Hull' bursts into flame near coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2020/31309/ferry-pride-hull-fire/
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/live-fire-breaks-out-po-4625655
http://news.sky.com/story/nearly-300-passengers-onboard-p-o-ferry-safe-after-engine-room-fire-12110037
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Pride-Of-Hull-9208629.html
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-54628738
Quote: "Fire erupted in engine room of ferry PRIDE OF HULL, servicing Hull – Rotterdam line, soon after she left Hull at around 1900 UTC Oct 20, with 260 passengers on board."
Note: This is the 1031st boat/ship to burn/explode in 2020...
2020-10-20 - COVID-19 long-haulers still suffering, symptoms may last months or longer:
http://www.vox.com/21523448/covid-long-term-effects-symptoms-damage
http://www.kgw.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/covid-19-long-haulers-oregon-surge-cases/283-182c7f16-1163-422d-8a36-e2550f6611f0
http://ottawacitizen.com/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus/covid-19-long-haulers/wcm/178527b2-d59d-4003-877b-b40dcea2b849
Quote: "According to surveys conducted by patient groups and studies published in late July and August, 50% to 80% of COVID-19 patients have lingering symptoms at least three months after first falling ill, even when tests no longer detect the novel coronavirus."
2020-10-20 - School bus bursts into flame on Milne Street in Hunterville (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300138899/schoolchildren-forced-to-evacuate-after-fire-breaks-out-in-bus
Note: This is the 52nd school bus to burn in 2020, and this is the 309th bus to burn in 2020...
2020-10-20 - Charter bus bursts into flame on highway near Evergreen (Alabama):
http://www.wkrg.com/news/charter-bus-catches-fire-near-evergreen/
http://spotonflorida.com/western-panhandle/2035074/charter-bus-catches-fire-near-evergreen.html
2020-10-20 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on street in Fuldabrück (Germany):
http://www.tellerreport.com/news/2020-10-20-fires--city-bus-burns-out--no-injuries.Sy8wO9O2Pw.html
Note: These are the 310th and 311th buses to burn in 2020...
2020-10-20 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at gas station in Bhairahawa (Nepal):
http://english.onlinekhabar.com/diesel-tanker-catches-fire-while-unloading.html
2020-10-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-495 in Berlin (Massachusetts):
http://whdh.com/news/tractor-trailer-carrying-trash-catches-fire-on-i-495-in-berlin-impacting-morning-commute/
http://www.masslive.com/traffic/2020/10/tractor-trailer-catches-on-fire-on-interstate-495-in-massachusetts-causing-traffic-delays.html
http://dailyvoice.com/massachusetts/worcester/police-fire/flaming-tractor-trailer-causes-traffic-on-495/796336/
2020-10-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 6 near Ridgeville Township (Ohio):
http://www.bryantimes.com/news/local/semi-trailer-catches-fire/image_04976c61-207b-5369-b60e-bb20b9ff3ded.html
http://www.crescent-news.com/news/local_news/semi-trailer-fire/article_5a2be89a-8c07-5eb1-a69f-30125b63201d.html
2020-10-20 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame just after 3 AM while parked inside machine shed in Hastings (Nebraska):
http://www.ksnblocal4.com/video/2020/10/20/combine-destroyed-early-morning-
http://www.ksnblocal4.com/2020/10/20/combine-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire/
2020-10-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Northwestern Motorway in coastal Auckland (New Zealand):
http://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/428831/truck-on-fire-causes-delays-on-auckland-motorway
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/truck-fire-causes-rush-hour-mayhem-on-busy-auckland-road/KAHGALP5H2WNVYKKZPPUOIKE2I/
2020-10-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 6 AM on the M1 near Hemel Hempstead (Britain):
http://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/m1-traffic-live-updates-serious-19132684
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/m1-m25-junction-closed-lorry-fire-a4572263.html
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newslondon/m1-and-m25-junction-closed-after-lorry-fire-as-delays-prompt-major-tailbacks/ar-BB1acRsm
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-54612245
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-54599592
Note: These are the 1494th, 1495th, 1496th, 1497th, 1498th and 1499th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2020...
2020-10-20 - Truck bursts into flame on Pasture Lane in Malton (Britain):
http://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/18808761.firefighters-tackle-lorry-fire-malton/
2020-10-20 - SUV bursts into flame on the Outer Ring Road in coastal St. John's (Canada):
http://www.saltwire.com/news/local/car-fire-led-to-closure-of-westbound-lane-on-outer-ring-road-in-st-johns-this-morning-511410/
http://www.thetelegram.com/news/local/car-fire-led-to-closure-of-westbound-lane-on-outer-ring-road-in-st-johns-this-morning-511410/
http://vocm.com/2020/10/20/vehicle-fire-causes-backups-on-orr/
2020-10-20 - Pickup truck bursts into flame in parking lot at Walmart on South Transit Road in Lockport (New York):
http://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/firefighters-make-quick-work-of-truck-fire-outside-lockport-walmart
http://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/truck-catches-fire-in-walmart-parking-lot/image_19080b62-ee31-5f08-ad66-ae5c76e2ef0b.html
http://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/vehicle-set-on-fire-in-walmart-parking-lot-in-lockport/71-f0121805-0faf-4333-8dfc-da90a18dcc57
http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/truck-catches-fire-in-lockport-walmart-parking-lot/article_fbdceb3d-080d-57f9-b61b-519b99e8a818.html
http://www.newsbreak.com/new-york/lockport/news/2086123149100/truck-catches-fire-in-lockport-walmart-parking-lot
http://wyrk.com/truck-catches-fire-in-walmart-parking-lot-photos/
2020-10-20 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-890 in Schenectady (New York):
http://dailygazette.com/2020/10/20/pickup-truck-burns-tuesday-on-interstate-890-in-schenectady/
2020-10-20 - Two cars go up in flames within 30 minutes before 6 AM while parked in coastal South Boston (Massachusetts):
http://www.wcvb.com/article/2-early-morning-car-fires-under-investigation-in-south-boston/34424973
http://boston.cbslocal.com/video/4805583-two-car-fires-in-south-boston-under-investigation/
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/2-early-morning-car-fires-under-investigation-in-south-boston/ar-BB1adfkl
http://www.bostonherald.com/2020/10/20/two-car-fires-in-southie-boston-fire-is-investigating/
2020-10-20 - Car bursts into flame on US 95 in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/nhp-car-fire-causes-traffic-delays-on-us-95-and-i-15-heavy-damage-to-road-surface/
2020-10-20 - Car bursts into flame while parked at shopping center in Fort Saskatchewan (Canada):
http://www.fortsaskonline.com/local/car-fire-in-fort-saskatchewan-shopping-district
2020-10-20 - Car bursts into flame on Cabot Trail near coastal Pleasant Bay (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/car-fire-cabot-trail-phone-service-1.5769436
2020-10-20 - Car bursts into flame on Majura Parkway in Majura (Australia):
http://m.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-majura-act-489376.traffic
2020-10-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame on US 93 near Lolo (Montana):
http://www.montanarightnow.com/missoula/traffic-delayed-on-u-s-93-due-to-a-vehicle-fire-near-lolo/article_fb884d3e-12e1-11eb-97f0-bb8c47d25c20.html
http://www.kulr8.com/regional/traffic-delayed-on-u-s-93-due-to-a-vehicle-fire-near-lolo/html_e3b89112-2cac-5a24-a0e1-d2cb775f2e1d.html
http://www.khq.com/regional/traffic-delayed-on-u-s-93-due-to-a-vehicle-fire-near-lolo/article_eb9b7d91-628c-57a3-98e3-6591617eafd0.html
2020-10-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-35 in Bellmead (Texas):
http://www.kxxv.com/hometown/mclennan-county/vehicle-fire-slows-traffic-to-one-lane-on-ih-35-in-bellmead
2020-10-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame just after 5:30 AM on I-75 in Lexington (Kentucky):
http://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/vehicle-fire-leads-to-lane-closure-on-i-75-in-lexington
2020-10-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-75 in Cincinnati (Ohio):
http://www.wcpo.com/traffic/vehicle-fire-closes-three-lanes-of-nb-i-75-near-norwood-lateral
2020-10-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 4:23 AM on road in coastal Exmouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=52593&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
2020-10-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 12:27 AM on Scotter Road in Cleatham (Britain):
http://humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents
Quote: "Scotter Road, Cleatham. Tue 20 Oct 2020 00:27 (No:019806) Vehicle fire. One breathing apparatus, one hose reel and thermal imaging camera in use."
2020-10-20 - RV trailer bursts into flame at 5 AM while parked in Suncoast Estates (Florida), near the coast:
http://nbc-2.com/news/local/2020/10/20/rv-destroyed-in-fire-in-suncoast-estates/
http://abc-7.com/news/2020/10/20/rv-destroyed-in-fire-in-suncoast-estates/
2020-10-20 - Auto shop destroyed by fire on Old Point Road on coastal Plum Island (Massachusetts):
http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/fire-burns-through-plum-island-service-garage/2215406/
2020-10-20 - Barn destroyed by fire in Watertown (Wisconsin):
http://www.wglr.com/2020/10/20/barn-fire-in-watertown-causes-more-than-200k-in-estimated-damages/
2020-10-20 - Barn destroyed by fire in Bishop Creek (Illinois):
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/47037-fire-destroys-barn-at-bishop
http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/busy-monday-for-effingham-firefighters/article_116b7390-130c-11eb-b95c-339542af1f77.html
2020-10-20 - Storage facility heavily damaged by fire on Union Street in Bangor (Maine):
http://www.wabi.tv/2020/10/21/officials-to-investigate-cause-of-bangor-storage-facility-fire/
2020-10-20 - Furniture business damaged by fire at 5:11 AM on Centerpoint Drive in coastal Suffolk (Virginia), nobody there:
http://www.wtkr.com/news/suffolk-crews-respond-to-fire-at-furniture-manufacturer
2020-10-20 - Bicycle shop destroyed by huge fire on White Plains Road in coastal Bronx (New York):
http://nypost.com/2020/10/20/4-firefighters-injured-battling-bronx-bike-shop-blaze-fdny/
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-nyc-fire-bike-stop-destroyed-20201020-ealdyd3ckbdlnc4gzy4ntsbwx4-story.html
2020-10-20 - Restaurant destroyed by fire in the wee hours at the Little Bridge Marina on the Coosa River in Rainbow City (Alabama):
http://abc3340.com//news/local/fire-destroys-building-at-little-bridge-marina
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/news/fire/2020/10/20/fire-destroys-little-bridge-marina/5989361002/
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/videos/news/fire/2020/10/20/fire-destroys-restaurant-little-bridge-marina/5990078002/
http://www.cbs42.com/news/local/little-bridge-marina-catches-on-fire-in-rainbow-city/
2020-10-20 - Multi-family home heavily damaged by fire on Mazant Street in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.wdsu.com/article/nofd-battles-2-alarm-fire-in-bywater/34427907
2020-10-20 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire on West Air Depot Road in Gadsden (Alabama):
http://www.cbs42.com/news/local/crews-work-to-put-out-fire-at-pine-ridge-apartments-in-gadsden/
Note: About 5 miles from the restaurant that went up in flames at the Little Bridge Marina...
2020-10-20 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire on Atlantic Palms Lane in coastal Charleston (South Carolina):
http://abcnews4.com/news/local/firefighter-crews-head-to-blaze-at-apartment-in-north-charleston
2020-10-20 - Vacant home destroyed by fire shortly before 4 AM on Ervin McNeill Street in Bunnlevel (North Carolina):
http://www.wral.com/fire-destroys-abandoned-harnett-county-home/19344884/
2020-10-20 - Man, 44, drops dead at home in the Tower Grove East area in St. Louis (Missouri):
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-investigating-sudden-death-of-man-in-tower-grove-east-home/article_b778796e-0d84-59bb-baf8-10ccc66be139.html
http://www.kmov.com/news/man-found-dead-inside-south-city-home/article_096ae936-12db-11eb-b13e-e3b570c4fd14.html?block_id=677763
2020-10-20 - Woman, 54, found dead near her car in Manistee National Forest (Michigan):
http://www.oceanacountypress.com/2020/10/20/body-of-missing-hiker-found-no-sign-of-foul-play/
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/22/body-missing-hiker-found-national-forest/114460794/
http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/body-of-missing-hiker-found-in-manistee-national-forest-in-west-michigan
http://www.wdio.com/news/body-of-missing-hiker-found-in-national-forest-in-michigan/5901377/
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2020-10-21/body-of-missing-hiker-found-in-national-forest
http://www.newsbreak.com/michigan/hesperia/news/2087205027852/body-of-missing-hiker-found-in-national-forest
2020-10-20 - Man, 32, found dead in bathroom at Starr County Detention Center in Rio Grande City (Texas):
http://www.krgv.com/news/starr-county-inmate-found-dead-while-in-custody/
http://www.themonitor.com/2020/10/19/texas-rangers-starr-co-sheriffs-office-investigating-death-county-jail/
2020-10-20 - Man found dead near County Road 17 north of Wahoo (Nebraska):
http://www.wowt.com/2020/10/21/no-foul-play-suspected-after-mans-body-found-outside-wahoo/
2020-10-20 - Man, 27, found dead at Shining Rock Wilderness Area (North Carolina):
http://wlos.com/news/local/body-of-missing-hiker-found-in-shining-rock-wilderness-area
http://www.wbtv.com/2020/10/20/body-missing-hiker-found-north-carolina-officials-say/
http://www.wyff4.com/article/body-of-missing-hiker-found-in-wnc-officials-say/34431389
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/crews-continue-search-missing-hiker-asheville/QUYNRGM4VREA7DA6D7Q6JGVB2A/
2020-10-20 - Man, 37, found dead in the water at Devil's Pool in Queensland (Australia):
http://au.news.yahoo.com/search-continues-devils-pool-camper-030536119--spt.html
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-21/missing-mans-body-found-babinda-boulders-shanon-hoffman/12798454
2020-10-20 - Man, 18, dies in the Umzingwane River in Esigodini (Zimbabwe):
http://www.chronicle.co.zw/man-drowns-in-umzingwane-river/
2020-10-20 - Person has 'medical episode' and dies at home in Aston (Britain):
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/non-suspicious-death-after-medical-episode-air-ambulance-lands-playing-fields-3010735
Quote: "South Yorkshire Police said emergency services were deployed after a call about a medical episode at a house on nearby Worksop Road, where police officers and paramedics arrived."
2020-10-20 - College student, man, 20, found dead in dorms at Coventry University in Coventry (Britain):
http://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12983901/student-dead-university-coventry/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8862997/Student-20-dead-halls-Coventry-University.html
http://metro.co.uk/2020/10/21/student-20-found-dead-in-halls-at-coventry-university-13456244/
Quote: "A 20-year-old Coventry University student has been found dead in a halls of residence, becoming the eighth UK student to have died in less than a month."
2020-10-20 - Man found dead on beach at coastal Cuckmere Haven (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18808654.mans-body-found-beach-cuckmere-haven/
2020-10-20 - Man, 72, found dead in the River Ouse in York (Britain):
http://www.yorkmix.com/body-found-in-search-for-missing-york-man/
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/18809309.body-found-river-ouse/
2020-10-20 - Boat captain loses consciousness, boat runs aground, in coastal Santee Bay (South Carolina):
http://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-medevacs-captain-from-aground-boat-in-santee-bay/2020/10/21/
http://www.dvidshub.net/video/770314/coast-guard-medevacs-man-aground-boat-santee-bay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGRGhVRQNiE&ab_channel=WCBDNEWS2
Quote: "At approximately 5 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders received a call from a good Samaritan stating a pontoon boat with 19 passengers ran aground and the captain of the vessel was unconscious."
2020-10-20 - Driver slumps over unconscious or dead, tractor trailer slams into visitor center in Willcox (Arizona), 1 killed:
http://www.kold.com/2020/10/21/police-truck-driver-likely-died-before-crashing-through-willcox-visitor-center/
http://www.myheraldreview.com/news/public_safety/driver-killed-in-semi-truck-crash-at-willcox-visitor-center/article_9ea11904-1311-11eb-836e-6f3d0e49a9ad.html
http://gilavalleycentral.net/fatal-tractor-trailer-accident-at-willcox-visitor-center/
Quote: "Willcox Police Chief Dale Hadfield said it was likely the driver was deceased or at least unconscious before he hit the building."
2020-10-20 - US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet crashes and burns in the Mojave Desert (California), pilot ejects:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/navy-jet-crashes-in-california-but-pilot-ejects-safely-navy-ap-pilot-southern-california-pilot-b1188782.html
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/10/20/pilot-safe-navy-jet-crash-near-naval-air-weapons-station-china-lake/
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/navy-fa-18-crashes-california-pilot-ejected-safely/story?id=73720180
http://lasvegassun.com//news/2020/oct/20/navy-jet-crashes-in-california-but-pilot-ejects-sa/
http://nypost.com/2020/10/20/us-navy-jet-crashes-in-california-desert-pilot-ejects-safely/
http://www.foxnews.com/us/f-18-fighter-jet-crashes-california-pilot-ejects-safely
2020-10-20 - Small plane crashes near I-394 and Lincoln Highway in Ford Heights (Illinois), 1 killed:
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pilot-dies-after-small-plane-crashed-near-highway-in-ford-heights/2357090/
http://www.theherald-news.com/2020/10/21/frankfort-man-injured-in-plane-crash-dies/ac14sn7/
http://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/20/21526017/ford-heights-plane-crash-i-394-route-30-lawrence-jagmin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-pilot-dead-small-plane-crash-20201021-eiqv6ceul5eqvff3tgssnzy6xe-story.html
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/21/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-route-394-in-ford-heights/
http://abc7chicago.com/plane-crash-ford-heights-lincoln-highway-on/7196554/
http://wgntv.com/news/plane-crashes-in-lynwood-injuries-unknown/
2020-10-20 - Two tanker trucks crash in Lapai (Nigeria), 6 killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VI-20201020-71653-NGA
2020-10-20 - Tractor trailer veers off road just after 6 AM, crashes into woods, on I-95 in Lynnfield (Massachusetts):
http://www.wcvb.com/article/traffic-snarled-after-tractor-trailer-goes-off-road-in-lynnfield/34423540#
2020-10-20 - Tractor trailer veers off road, crashes into trees, bursts into flame, on I-10 near Scott (Louisiana):
http://www.klfy.com/traffic/scott-fire-department-crews-at-scene-of-18-wheeler-fire-on-i-10-drivers-asked-to-avoid-area/
http://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/crews-on-scene-of-crash-and-vehicle-fire-along-i-10-near-scott
http://www.brproud.com/news/scott-fire-department-crews-at-scene-of-18-wheeler-fire-on-i-10-drivers-asked-to-avoid-area/
http://www.navbug.com/article923519483/scott_fire_department_crews_at_scene_of_18_wheeler_fire_on_i_10_drivers_asked_to_avoid_area.htm
2020-10-20 - SUV slams into garage and trailer in Clyde Township (Michigan), 1 killed:
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2020/10/1-dead-after-vehicle-hits-garage-trailer-outside-home-in-st-clair-county.html
2020-10-20 - Woman's pit bull attacks and kills her in coastal Port Elizabeth (South Africa):
http://www.talkofthetown.co.za/2020/10/20/woman-64-dies-after-pit-bull-attack/
http://www.sott.net/article/443127-Woman-mauled-to-death-by-family-pit-bull-in-Port-Elizabeth-South-Africa
2020-10-20 - Building collapses in Kolkata (India), 1 killed:
http://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/1-killed-in-building-collapse-in-kolkata/1958805
2020-10-20 - Contractor has 'medical emergency' on wind turbine near Monticello (Indiana):
http://www.emsworld.com/news/1225135/medical-emergency-requires-rescue-indiana-windmill
http://www.newsbug.info/rensselaer_republican/news/agriculture/monticello-firefighters-rescue-man-from-top-of-wind-turbine/article_934bf4bd-aeea-522d-bd47-f0b8c9dac990.html
Quote: "According to a Monticello Fire Department news release, the White County 911 center received a call for help at 10:26 a.m., reporting that a contractor for Kiewit Construction had suffered a medical emergency while working in the hub of a windmill near the intersection on county road 600 west and county road 400 north."
2020-10-20 - Flooding and landslide death toll rises to 102 in Vietnam, 26 still missing:
http://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/floods-landslides-take-102-lives-in-central-vietnam-4179102.html
http://www.sott.net/article/443110-Death-toll-due-to-floods-landslides-rises-to-102-in-central-Vietnam-with-26-still-missing
2020-10-20 - Tropical Storm Saudel intensifies ahead of landfall over Aurora (Philippine Islands):
http://watchers.news/2020/10/20/tropical-storm-saudel-pepito/
2020-10-20 - Albino cyclops shark with one eye found in Indonesia:
http://strangesounds.org/2020/10/cyclops-shark-albino-baby-pictures.html
2020-10-20 - Groundbreaking study finds 13.3 quadrillion plastic fibers in the environment in California:
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/16/plastic-waste-microfibers-california-study
http://www.fasterthanexpected.com/2020/10/16/groundbreaking-study-finds-13-3-quadrillion-plastic-fibers-in-californias-environment/
Good afternoon Jonny, all. Feels like late summer around here.
ReplyDeleteEast Troublesome Fire grows six times larger, crosses Highways 125 and 34
https://wildfiretoday.com/2020/10/22/east-troublesome-fire-grows-six-times-larger-crosses-highways-125-and-34/
The Colorado fire spread east to Grand Lake and into Rocky Mountain National Park, growing to 125,000 acres [more]
Waterspout outbreak and flooding hit southern Greece
https://watchers.news/2020/10/22/waterspout-outbreak-and-flooding-hit-southern-greece/
Flooding and waterspout outbreak hit southern Greece after heavy rains struck the islands on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Several people were trapped in floodwaters but were successfully rescued. No injuries were reported. [more]
Strong eruption at Bezymianny volcano, ash up to 9.5 km (31 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia
https://watchers.news/2020/10/22/bezymianny-eruption-october-21-2020/
A strong eruption started at the Russian Bezymianny volcano at 20:22 UTC on October 21, 2020, ejecting ash up to 9.5 km (31 000 feet) above sea level. [more]
3 Kamchatka volcanoes explode simultaneously while the seismic swarm continues rattling Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland
https://strangesounds.org/2020/10/kamchatka-volcanic-eruption-iceland-seismic-swarm.html
Within the last few hours, the Bezymianny, Klyuchevskoy and Karymsky volcanoes in kamchatka have erupted violently sending plumes of ash and gas sevral thousands meters in the air. Meanwhile an important seismic swarm is currently rattling the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland… And it could also lead to a large volcanic eruption in the area! [more]
Early-season winter storm hits northern U.S., breaking scores of snowfall records
https://watchers.news/2020/10/21/early-season-winterstorm-us-october-2020-snowfall-records/
A winter storm hit parts of the northern U.S. this week, breaking scores of snowfall records in Montana, Iowa, and Minnesota, where more than 1 100 road accidents were reported due to heavy snow. A deepening upper-level trough and a surge of cold Canadian air now set the stage for yet another early-season winter storm and more rounds of snow through early next week, possibly as far south as Texas. [more]
Devastating fungal pathogen wheat blast arrives in Zambia, first time detected in Africa
https://www.sott.net/article/443246-Devastating-fungal-pathogen-wheat-blast-arrives-in-Zambia-first-time-detected-in-Africa
the evidence for the presence of wheat blast is indisputable: the devastating fungal pathogen is now in Zambia, its first appearance in Africa.
The disease is so deadly it can cause yield losses of more than 70 percent on susceptible cultivars, he says. [more]
Pakistan landslide buries minibus 'killing at least 15' on board
https://www.sott.net/article/443235-Pakistan-landslide-buries-minibus-killing-at-least-15-on-board
A landslide in northern Pakistan has buried at least 15 people in a minibus under tonnes of mud and rock, police have confirmed.
Rescue workers are desperately searching for survivors following the incident on Sunday on Skardu Road, in the Tangos area.
the chances of finding anyone alive are slim [more; video]
Landslide caused by heavy rain kills 11 miners in Indonesia
https://www.sott.net/article/443234-Landslide-caused-by-heavy-rain-kills-11-miners-in-Indonesia
All bodies recovered from coal mine in South Sumatra, says official
A landslide caused by heavy rains killed at least 11 miners at a coal mine in Indonesia's South Sumatra province on Wednesday. [more]
Signs and Portents: Rare two-headed snake found at Florida home
https://www.sott.net/article/443233-Signs-and-Portents-Rare-two-headed-snake-found-at-Florida-home
The southern black racer was found at a home in Palm Harbor, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said. [more]
[2nd piece below]
Storms and floods leave 22 dead, thousands affected in Mozambique
ReplyDeletehttps://www.sott.net/article/443232-Storms-and-floods-leave-22-dead-thousands-affected-in-Mozambique
16,657 people from 3,695 families have been affected by floods in the provinces of Niassa, Nampula, Zambézia and Manica and in Maputo city. Almost 2,000 homes were damaged and 922 completely destroyed. Schools and health centres were also damaged. [more]
Tornado hits Beirut Port, near explosion site
https://www.sott.net/article/443231-Tornado-hits-Beirut-Port-near-explosion-site [video]
More mysterious red auroras captured around the Arctic Circle
https://www.sott.net/article/443224-More-mysterious-red-auroras-captured-around-the-Arctic-Circle
There should have been no auroras at all, yet around the Arctic Circle, photographers recorded scenes like this.
Elzein has been chasing auroras in Finland for 10 years. He prides himself on going out in all conditions--even when geomagnetic activity is nominally low. "I can't recall ever seeing so much red on top of the green layer before," he says.
[more]
Covid-19 study on mask-wearing efficacy rejected by journals as no one is 'brave' enough to publish results - Danish researchers
https://www.sott.net/article/443229-Covid-19-study-on-mask-wearing-efficacy-rejected-by-journals-as-no-one-is-brave-enough-to-publish-results-Danish-researchers
A large-scale study in Denmark that sought to determine if masks help stop the spread of Covid-19 has been rejected by several prestigious journals. The authors hinted that their findings were inconvenient to the status quo.
Curiously, at the start of the pandemic, many health officials and organizations urged against widespread mask use in the general public, describing such policies as ineffective. For example, in a March interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House Covid-19 task force, insisted there was no reason for seemingly healthy people to be "walking around in a mask." At the time, his views reflected a wide consensus among medical institutions and professionals, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the US surgeon general. Fauci, the WHO, and the CDC later reversed their recommendations and supported mask mandates.
However, many have argued that there is still inadequate data to support mandatory mask-wearing. Deborah Cohen, the medically qualified UK correspondent of BBC2's Newsnight, reported in July that the WHO committee reviewing the organization's mask recommendation was motivated by political lobbying, not new scientific evidence.
There appears to be no correlation between cases and mask mandates allegedly put in place to stop the spread of the virus. [more]
BBN: Heading For Dust Bowl 2 0?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBh01ikkkU0 [~ 27 min.]
Patriot Missile Battery Suddenly Appears At Small Regional Airport In Texas
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37196/a-patriot-missile-battery-has-suddenly-appeared-at-a-small-regional-airport-in-texas
The public affairs officer for the 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (1-44th ADA), part of the 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade at Fort Hood, told The War Zone that the unit was executing a relatively rare deployment where they set up shop in an unfamiliar location, just as they would during a crisis. After setting up their gear, which as you can see in the images below is quite extensive, as well as an operations center, they will operate as they would in a wartime-like setting and run drills associated with a real-world deployment, This includes defending against air-breathing threats, such as airplanes and cruise missiles, and high and fast-flying ballistic missiles. It's worth noting that there are no live missiles being used as part of the
training evolution. [more]
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Researchers Express Concern as Arctic Sea Fails to Freeze at Latest Date on Record
ReplyDeletehttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/researchers-express-concern-arctic-sea-180250839.html
Researchers and scientists have expressed concern after the main nursery of Arctic sea ice in Siberia has failed to freeze at the latest date on record.
The Guardian reports that the annual freeze in the Laptev Sea has yet to happen, and it's in part because of a strangely warm month for October in northern Russia. Another reason for the delayed freeze is the intrusion of Atlantic waters, prompting climate scientists to warn of further effects across the region. On average, ocean temperatures around the Arctic sea in Siberia are around 5 degrees celsius (roughly 9 degrees fahrenheit) above average. The overall ocean temperature's rise is due to a record-breaking heatwave this year, which resulted in an earlier than usual decline of winter's sea ice. [more]
Cases of deadly flesh-eating bacteria are exploding in parts of the US
https://www.yahoo.com/news/cases-deadly-flesh-eating-bacteria-192800855.html
Cases of deadly flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise in coastal North and South Carolina, and some experts say it is because of climate change. [more]
Mexico reaches deal to pay water debt to US
https://www.yahoo.com/news/mexico-reaches-deal-pay-water-191604811.html
The deal transfers Mexico's share of water held in the Amistad and Falcon dams to U.S. ownership. The amount of water transferred is enormous: 170 million cubic yards (130 million cubic meters), or enough water to flood 105,000 acres with a foot of water.
The United States also agreed to help Mexico if it faces a municipal water shortage. [more]
Weather alert: South Florida flood watch extended to Thursday as storms continue
https://www.yahoo.com/news/south-florida-under-flood-watch-120514101.html
Most of South Florida is under a flood watch that has been extended to Thursday, with forecasters calling for heavy rain, gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms.
The watch will be in effect for most of Miami-Dade and Broward counties and parts of Palm Beach County until 8 p.m. Thursday. Forecasters are predicting that heavy rain should become less widespread Thursday, but flooding remains possible due to saturated ground, according to the National Weather Service.
The region is expected to see about 1 to 2 inches of rain, with isolated amounts of greater than 4 inches possible. Over the last 48 hours, many South Florida areas saw more than 2 inches of rain, with isolated patches of 6 to 8 inches [more]
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Epsilon rapidly intensifies from tropical storm to Category 3 hurricane in a day
ReplyDeletehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/epsilon-continues-track-approach-bermuda-110402854.html
After Hurricane Epsilon saw rapid intensification into a Category 3 storm, Bermuda was forecast to see its effects early Thursday before the hurricane comes close to the island that night.
The hurricane is not a threat to the United States, although dangerous surf and rip current conditions are expected to spread to portions of the east coast of the United States and Atlantic Canada during the next couple of days, forecasters said. [more]
China says environment still grim despite five years of progress
https://www.yahoo.com/news/china-says-environment-still-grim-043005818.html
China's environment conditions are "grim", falling short of public expectations even after five years of efforts to improve air quality, boost clean energy and curb greenhouse gas emissions, a senior official said on Wednesday. [more]
Italy angered by supposed land grab by France on top of Mont Blanc
https://www.yahoo.com/news/italy-angered-supposed-land-grab-140031616.html
[and we thought India vs China was a big deal!]
In Texas, environmental activists renew fight against fracking
https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-environmental-activists-renew-fight-110037894.html
The vast majority of rigs that dotted the landscape here more than a decade ago are long gone, along with the economic boom that natural gas drilling brought to North Texas.
But a regional resurgence in hydraulic fracturing this summer dredged up tensions between anti-fracking activists and local government leaders.
Over the summer, French energy giant Total submitted at least 26 new gas well permit requests in Fort Worth-area cities, leading to renewed calls for action from local activists concerned about the environmental impact of drilling. [more]
[new branch of Missing 411?]
Why Are So Many Grateful Dead Fans Being Murdered?
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/why-many-grateful-dead-fans-085541115.html
Brennan and co-host Payne Lindsey are behind the podcast Dead and Gone, which has been grabbing attention since its release earlier this month for its investigations into the unusual spate of missing and murdered fans of the Grateful Dead, better known as Deadheads. [more]
Very ill Covid patients recovering after getting immune system drugs, scientists say
https://www.yahoo.com/news/very-ill-covid-patients-recovering-144140051.html
Dangerously ill coronavirus patients are making "startling recoveries" in spite of being at "death's door" after being given drugs that dial down the immune system, experts have said.
Trials are taking place of several drugs that prevent a part of the immune system called the complement system from becoming over-activated. [more]