Forest Fires Plague SW Europe amid Record Temperatures

Iberia turned into a tinderbox

Thousands evacuated in Spain amid raging wildfires in the west and southeast of the country.

Meanwhile, about 80% of neighboring Portugal is facing severe or extreme drought conditions, according to the local climatologists.

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Meteorologists expect the temperature in southern Germany to break all-time high of 40.3C (105F) on Friday, a record that was set just over a month ago on 5 July in the town of Kitzingen in Bavaria, said a report.

France’s weather agency issued Extreme Heat Warnings for central and eastern France Friday, forecasting temperatures of up to 40C in many regions.

“This summer has been a particularly hot one for France and left many areas in drought and with water restrictions imposed,” said a report.

Terrorists Vandalize Our Colleague’s Car in Japan, Again

Fire-Earth contributor’s car vandalized by terrorists in Wakayama, Japan twice in three weeks

Supporters of the warmongering PM of Japan repeatedly terrorize our colleague in Wakayama. 

Massacring defenseless dolphins and terrorizing anyone who objects to the inhumanity!

Before Abe became prime minister, our colleague was targeted by various groups because of his views against the annual dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Wakayama.

Significant Earthquake Strikes Gulf of California

The earthquake parameters listed below are subject to change due to procedural issues at the source!

M5.3 earthquake strikes NE of San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Centered at 3.878°N, 108.935°W the quake occurred at a depth of about 10km, reported USGS/EHP.

EQ Details
Magnitude: 5.3Mw
Location: 23.878°N 108.935°W
Depth: 10.0 km
Time: 2015-08-07 04:34:59 UTC

Nearby Cities:

• 119km (74mi) NE of San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
• 142km (88mi) ESE of La Paz, Mexico
• 148km (92mi) NE of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
• 159km (99mi) SW of Navolato, Mexico
• 1,104km (686mi) SSE of Phoenix, Arizona

Twin Earthquakes Strike Central Africa

The earthquake parameters listed below are subject to change due to problems at source!

Two significant earthquakes strike Lake Kivu, Central Africa

Centered at 2.161°S, 28.888°E the quake struck at a depth of about 10.0 km (6.2 mi), reported USGS/EHP.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 5.6Mw
Location: 2.161°S 28.888°E
Depth: 10.0 km
Time: 2015-08-07 01:25:02 UTC
Nearby Cities:

• 34km (21mi) NNE of Kabaré, DRC [pop: 2,000]
• 35km (22mi) N of Cyangugu, Rwanda [pop: 25,000]
• 38km (24mi) N of Bukavu, DRC [pop: 225,000]
• 52km (32mi) WSW of Kibuye, Rwanda [pop: 50,000]
• 132km (82mi) W of Kigali, Rwanda [pop: 745,000]

Second Earthquake
M 5.5 strikes 42km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda
Location: 2.102°S 28.930°E
Depth: 10.0 km
Time: 2015-08-07 01:28:37 UTC
Nearby Cities:

• 42km (26mi) N of Cyangugu, Rwanda
• 2km (26mi) NNE of Kabaré, DRC
• 45km (28mi) N of Bukavu, DRC
• 46km (29mi) W of Kibuye, Rwanda
• 126km (78mi) W of Kigali, Rwanda