Researchers say viral disease - particularly herpes - might have a role in the worldwide decline of coral. Several factors are currently killing coral.
During 2001-2010 , the warmest decade, "numerous weather and climate extremes affected almost every part of the globe" with flooding, droughts, and more.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Chile on March 25, 2012 at 22:37 UTC. No widespread tsunami warning. Few reports of injuries at this time.
Cities as geographically diverse as Chicago, Des Moines, Myrtle Beach, Atlantic City and New York City all had record historic heat over the past week.