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.
Reports suggest the number of monarch butterflies will be down almost 30% in 2012 as they make their annual trek from their breeding grounds in Mexico.