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(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 13, 2016 tourists view the Morning Glory hot spring in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. - The US Senate approved a landmark expansion of protected lands on February 12, 2019, the first major gain for conservationists in two years after repeated setbacks by the Trump administration. The Senate voted 98-2 in support of the Natural Resources Management Act, which gives new or strengthened protection from mining and encroachment to more than two million acres (810,000 hectares), expands eight national parks and historic sights, and adds new national monuments and heritage areas. (Photo by Mark Ralston / AFP)

Yellowstone’s getting restless

They’re Yellowstone Park’s most amazing attractions. But the famous geysers are strangely getting more active. Should we be worried they sit on top of a supervolcano?

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On the left, the Earth’s magnetic field we’re used to. On the right, a model of what the magnetic field might be like during a reversal. NASA/Gary Glazmaier, CC BY

True impact of sudden magnetic flip

The Earth’s magnetic field has reversed its polarity at least 183 times before, according to the geological record. And it’ll happen again.

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WWII shipwreck found in Pacific

One of the first Japanese battleships to be sunk by US forces during World War II has been discovered in the Solomon Islands by a band of wealthy explorers.

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PIC FROM Damien Knox/Caters News - (PICTURED: The mesmerising cloud in Gerroa, New South Wales, Australia. PIC / VIDEO TAKEN ON 29/12/18) - Mesmerising footage of an unbelievable ROLLING CLOUD captured in Australia has enthralled the internet due to its incredibly close proximity to land.The hypnotic video was shot by cloud-enthusiast Damien Knox at his holiday home located in Gerroa, New South Wales, Australia late last month (29 DECEMBER).SEE CATERS COPY

Bizarre cloud rolls across NSW coast

An avid cloud watcher was holidaying on the NSW south coast when he spotted an unusual formation resembling a fluffy breakfast omelette.

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This graphic shows how Earth's magnetic field deflects solar radiation.

Weird thing happening to Earth’s ‘shield’

Earth’s magnetic field is what allows us to exist. It deflects harmful radiation. It keeps our water and atmosphere in place. But now it’s acting up — and nobody knows why.

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Must credit: Aaron Burnett Dust storm: These photos/video were taken on the burley griffin way about 1km from the town of ariah park at about 1:30pm today.

Incredible red dust storm pictures

Power was knocked out to thousands of homes as huge red dust clouds swept across parts of New South Wales.

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Ex-tropical cyclone Penny shown on the radar via Windy.com

Ex-Cyclone tipped for 200mm of rain

With Penny a moderate chance of whipping back into cyclone strength, Townsville is tipped for some decent rainfall this week.

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Paraglider caught by dust devil

Paraglider’s encounter with ‘dust devil’

Dramatic footage has emerged of an experienced paraglider being flung into the air by a ‘dust devil’ at a popular launch spot in northern NSW.

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Strange cloud formation as storm hits NSW

Strange cloud formation as storm hits NSW

Bauble-like clouds, known as Mammatus have formed across Sydney as a precursor to yet another summer thunderstorm.

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The winds of Tropical Cyclone Penny have felled trees in the Far North Queensland mining town of Weipa.

Cyclone Penny batters Cape York

UPDATE: Cape York is in for a long night of rain and galeforce winds after Cyclone Penny made landfall earlier today.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House during the midnight show during New Year's Eve celebrations on December 31, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Spectacular fireworks welcome 2019

A spectacular fireworks show has lit up Sydney skies as Australia welcomes 2019 in style.

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Windy.com shows potential Cyclone Penny on Thursday January 3.

Cyclone likely to form on New Year’s Day

A tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria has increased to a “high” chance of forming into Cyclone Penny on New Year’s Day.

The question mark shaped apparition left Californians scratching their heads.

Question mark in the sky sparks theories

Strange, glowing light over California this week has left thousands puzzled, asking what was behind the question mark-shaped apparition.

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20/12/2018 Massive hail stone in Western Sydney. Source: Twitter

Why the hail was so weird looking

Hail is hardly rare but it’s usually pretty standard in size and shape. However, yesterday’s Sydney storm delivered up stones that looked truly bizarre.

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Sydney Storms, Lightning strikes over sydney https://twitter.com/benwpratt/status/1075316416314630144

Warning after lucky storm escape

A woman has copped an infringement notice after driving into floodwaters in Sydney’s west, endangering herself and her two little boys.

The photo to the cave's entrance. Picture: Geologist Catherine Hickson/Canadian Geographic

Freakishly large monster cave found

A monstrous cave has been unearthed in remote western Canada and nicknamed after a famous execution pit in Star Wars.

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2018 National Geographic Photo Contest Winner: 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner Credit: Photograph and caption by Jassen Todorov / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest Caption: Thousands of Volkswagen and Audi cars sit idle in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert. Models manufactured from 2009 to 2015 were designed to cheat emissions tests mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Following the scandal, Volkswagen recalled millions of cars. By capturing scenes like this one, I hope we will all become more conscious of and more caring toward our beautiful planet. Link: https://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/12295249

Big lie that led to this photo

It was one of the biggest corporate scandals in history — and this award-winning picture perfectly sums up what happens when we put greed above all else.

EMBARGO - FOR THURSDAY Dec 6th PAPERS. Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2018 - Lumix People's Choice Award: A Polar Bear’s Struggle by Justin Hofman, USA Justin’s whole body pained as he watched this starving polar bear at an abandoned hunter's camp, in the Canadian Arctic, slowly heave itself up to standing. With little, and thinning, ice to move around on, the bear is unable to search for food. MUST CREDIT : Photographer/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/Natural History Museum

Stunning images come with dire warning

Warning: These entries in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition could stun you with the beauty of nature – but some of these images might just break your heart.

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A tropical low in the Coral Sea is expected to develop into a cyclone over the coming hours. PICTURE: SCREENSHOT / WINDY.COM

Cyclone Owen forms in Coral Sea

Tropical Cyclone Owen has officially formed north of the Coral Sea, with rain possible for Townsville this week.

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A Canadian farmer says they have a cow an inch taller than Knickers. Picture: Facebook

Knickers has big competition in Canada

Days after the Aussie majestic being, Knickers, went viral, a Canadian farmer claims to have a cow that gives her a run for her money.

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FIRE: Two Queensland Rural Fire fighters try to contain the blaze near Agnes Water.

Emergency crews brace for fire storm

Queensland is bracing for unprecedented fire conditions, as more than 80 fires burn around the state and four communities are told to evacuate.

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Dangerous driving conditions, istock.

Flash flooding expected across NSW

The BoM has issued a flood watch, with a low-pressure system likely to dump heavy rain on coastal areas from Wednesday.

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Dust storm pic from BOM

Hidden danger as dust settles

Warnings have been issued over Sydney’s dust storm again, despite the dust appearing to settle.

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The termite mounds are spread across the Brazillian forest. Picture: Roy Funch

Mammoth termite mounds seen from space

They’ve grown as tall as the great Egyptian pyramids, and can be seen on Google Earth. It’s hard to believe these mounds were built by tiny insects.

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epa07176449 Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) mount spews hot ashes and lava, as seen from Alotenango, Guatemala, 18 November 2018 (issued on 19 November 2018). The volcano has erupted for fifth time this year, according to Guatemalan Seismology, Vulcanology, Meteorology Institute. According to experts, the volcano expels a column of ashes reaching 4,900 metres above sea level and 4 km-wide moving to southeast and west of the mount 50 km off Guatemalan capital. The residents of Sangre de Cristo community began to be evacuated due to volcano activity. EPA/ESTEBAN BIBA

Thousands flee erupting ‘Volcano of Fire’

NEARLY 4,000 residents have fled the surrounding areas of the ‘Volcano of Fire’ as it spews hot lava and ash as high as 1km into the sky.

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A tornado has torn through New Zealand

Tornado rips through New Zealand

A scary twister tore through Canterbury this afternoon, with a couple capturing the “once-in-a-lifetime experience”.

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ESCAPE: Egypt, Jane Armistead. Egypt. Cairo - Giza. General view of pyramids and cityscape from the Giza Plateau (on front side: three pyramids popularly known as Queens' Pyramids; next in order from left: the Pyramid of Menkaure /Mykerinos/, Khafre /Chephren/ and Chufu /Cheops/ - known as the Great Pyramid. There is a modern city in background). The Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur is on UNESCO World Heritage List . Picture: iStock

Surprise discovery at ancient pyramids

A CLEVER construction technique designed more than four millennia ago has been unearthed — and it could solve a long-held mystery.

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Anak Krakatau (Son of Krakatau) is the currently active part of the famous Krakatau (also Krakatoa) volcano. Video shows vulcanian / strombolian activity in October 2018, filmed from nearby Rakata Island. Picture:Photovolcanica

Krakatoa’s spectacular new show

KRAKATOA, the Indonesian volcano that once shook the entire planet, has burst into action once again, this time adding incredible lightning displays to its eruptions of lava.

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Can you spot the snow leopard in this picture? Picture: Pen News.

You won’t find leopard in this photo

HIDING in plain sight somewhere in this photo is a snow leopard. Only the select few can spot the “Ghost of the Mountain”.

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A tabular iceberg can be seen on the right, floating among sea ice just off of the Larsen C ice shelf. The iceberg's sharp angles and flat surface indicate that it probably recently calved from the ice shelf. Source: Nasa/ Twitter

NASA discovers the most perfect iceberg

NASA scientists have found the world’s most perfect iceberg. And the enormous block of ice in the Antarctic is frankly spectacular.

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