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Watch asteroid 2012 DA14 flyby live

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Source: The Watchers - 2/14/13, By Adonai

Asteroid 2012 DA14 was discovered by the La Sagra Sky Survey, Spain on February 23, 2012 and it was about 2.7 million miles (4.3 million kilometers) distant at the time of first observation. It’s flyby is the closest ever predicted Earth approach for an object this large (first estimates 45 m) which makes it such an interesting NEO. It is traveling at about 17,450 miles per hour (28,100 kilometers per hour), or 4.8 miles per second (7.82 kilometers per second) relative to Earth and by latest estimates it is about 65 meters in diameter. It will be closest to Earth on February...

Asteroid 2012 DA14 was discovered by the La Sagra Sky Survey, Spain on February 23, 2012 and it was about 2.7 million miles (4.3 million kilometers) distant at the time of first observation. It’s flyby is the closest ever predicted Earth approach for an object this large (first estimates 45 m) which makes it such an interesting NEO. It is traveling at about 17,450 miles per hour (28,100 kilometers per hour), or 4.8 miles per second (7.82 kilometers per second) relative to Earth and by latest estimates it is about 65 meters in diameter.

Heightened volcanic activity reported in the Solomon Islands region

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Source: The Extinction Protocol - 2/14/13

February 13, 2013 – SOLOMON ISLANDS - The National Disaster Management Office in Solomon Islands says volcanic activity has increased on an island in Temotu province since the magnitude 8.0 earthquake several days ago. Sipuru Rove says the uninhabited island of Tinakula, which is about 50 kilometers north of Lata, has being making loud and strange sounds.

 

He says help and information is needed from technical experts to assess the risk posed to the local community by the volcano as they are worried an eruption could be near. “The volcanic activity on one of the islands that is off Lata is alarming at the moment. And this will really require scientific special people to assist us in assessing this volcanic activity which is beginning to be abnormal.” Sipuru Rove says there are also significant aftershocks which meant a plane with supplies and medical staff couldn’t land and was forced to return to Honiara. –Radio New Zealand

 

Hearts in Nature (PHOTOS)

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The Weather Channel Published: Feb 13, 2013, 7:02 AM EST

 

Mother Nature has a heart, and she shows it everywhere – in the sky, in animals, on trees and even in space. As Valentine's Day nears, we share a few of our favorite hearts in nature.

A box of anthurium plants awaits installation at the Tropical Extravaganza Festival 2012 in the Princess of Wales Conservatory, Royal Botanic Gardens, in London. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Volcanoes Today, 13 Feb 2013 - recent updates on world-wide volcanic activity: Stromboli, Manam

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Source: Volcano Discovery - 2/13/13
 

Lava overflow from Stromboli this morning

Lava overflow from Stromboli this morning
 

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): Lava overflows continue to be active on the upper outer slope of the NE crater.

Manam (Papua New Guinea): A large explosion occurred yesterday afternoon from the volcano. VAAC Darwin reported an ash plume rising to 33,000 ft (10 km) altitude.


 

Lunar New Year Celebrations (PHOTOS)

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wunderground.com By: Associated Press Published: February 11, 2013

Lunar New Year is being celebrated in China and around the world. Setting off fireworks to celebrate renewal and ward off evil spirits is a traditional part of the celebration. China virtually shuts down for the week as people visit with families in their hometowns. In Beijing, the annual fireworks barrage was notably muted Sunday following government appeals to reduce the smoky celebrations after air pollution rose to near catastrophic levels over recent weeks. Here's a collection of images from the holiday.

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