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Tornadoes hit Oklahoma on November 7, 2011
Severe weather threat continues on November 8, as storms pushes into Missouri, Arkansas, eastern Texas and Oklahoma and Louisiana. Large tornadoes not expected.
November 8, 2011
Tornado in Oklahoma, and more developing
See these terrifying images of the tornado that touched down in Oklahoma about an hour ago (November 7, 2011 at ~21 UTC, or ~3 p.m. CST).
November 7, 2011
Ice Age humans: Did they affect the extinction of large mammals?
A study of large-mammal extinction during the last ice age focuses on the effects of climate change and human encroachment on habitat.
November 7, 2011
Severe weather possible across Oklahoma and Texas
A severe weather outbreak is likely across Texas/Oklahoma on November 7, 2011, as an area of low pressure will produce storms capable of producing tornadoes.
November 7, 2011
Series of earthquakes near Oklahoma City, including a 5.6 magnitude
The epicenter for the November 6, 2011 Oklahoma earthquakes is 44 miles ENE of Oklahoma City. A highway buckled, and several homes are said to be damaged.
November 6, 2011
Intense rains that triggered floods in Italy may become more common
Intense rains have increased over the past 120 years in Italy’s northern regions according to scientists at the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate in Bologna, Italy.
November 5, 2011
Extreme flooding in Bangkok, Thailand
Monsoonal rains from July through October have produced extreme flooding across Thailand, affecting at least 2 million people and killing 437 people.
November 4, 2011
Australian study: Countries must lower carbon emissions soon
An Australian study say countries must lower their carbon emissions soon, if the world is to stay below 2 degrees warming for the century.
November 3, 2011
Seals return to breed within a body length of birth place
Female Antarctic fur seals have an uncanny ability to return to within a body length of where they were born when it's time to breed, say researchers.
November 2, 2011
Crepuscular rays: View from space
Have you seen crepuscular rays from the ground, fanning out from a sunset or sunrise? Now see them from space.
November 2, 2011
