Major fire devastates Lahaina Maui – Hawaii – Strong winds, drought and Hurricane Dora plays a role – August 7 to 9 2023
A significant fire catastrophe has impacted the community of Lahaina on Maui (Hawaii) which has resulted in a high death toll and much of the town in ruins. The death…
Heavy rain showers provide relief from worsening drought – Tana Toraja (Sulawesi Indonesia) – July 2023
I have recently spent 2 weeks in a region of Indonesia known as Tana Toraja - Central Sulawesi - Indonesia. Tana Toraja lies 2 to 3 degrees south of the…
Gunung Merapi (Indonesia) – An attempt to catch a thunderstorm and volcanic eruption July 25 2023
During the period Monday 24 July and Thursday 3 August 2023, I was in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta (Java) Indonesia. Lying approximately 28 km to the north of the…