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NASA: Satellite Image Shows Kamchatka, Russia, Buried by 19 Feet of Snow

Kamchatka, Russia, buried in snow. | Image: NASA Observatory

This post first appeared on NASA Observatory and was written by Adam Voiland. It has been an eventful few months for the Northern Hemisphere atmosphere. An unusually early sudden stratospheric warming episode in late November appears to have factored into a weakened and distorted polar vortex at times in December, likely causing extra waviness in the polar jet stream. This helped […]
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What’s with the Baggy Pants? The Cultural and Practical Reasoning Behind Modern Freestyle Outerwear

The introduction of Slopestyle skiing to the Olympics in 2014 was highlighted by Henrick Harlaut’s pants falling to his knees during his qualifying run. What was likely a first impression of Slopestyle skiing to many people worldwide was certainly not a misrepresentation. Baggy clothing has been a staple of the sport since its inception in the 1990s, and despite the […]
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[VIDEOS] 3 Dead, 9 Injured After Chairlift Cable Derailment on Europe’s Highest Mountain

Tragic chairlift accident on Mt. Elbrus in Russia. | Photos: Ian Collins on X

This post was updated at 3:30 a.m. PST on Saturday, September 20, to correct early reports that the cable snapped when, in fact, it derailed. Three people died, and nine others sustained injuries on September 12 when a cable supporting a Soviet-era chairlift slipped from its rollers on the slopes of Mount Elbrus, Russia, Europe’s highest peak in Kabardino-Balkaria. Investigators […]
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French Alpinist Vivian Bruchez Becomes First to Climb and Ski All 82 of the Alps’ 4,000-Meter Peaks

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French mountain guide and ski mountaineer Vivian Bruchez has become the first person to climb and ski all 82 summits over 4,000 meters (13,00 feet) in the Alps—a feat that has taken more than two decades, dozens of partners, and an unwavering commitment to both athleticism and alpine ethics. On June 20, Bruchez summited Pointe Marguerite (4,065 meters, 13,337 feet) […]
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Crosses the Atlantic, Affecting Air Quality Index Across Europe

Summer is officially here, meaning longer days, drier conditions, and warmer weather. While all of those factors make for a great day on the beach, it can wreak havoc on North America’s drier areas, especially the prairie provinces of Canada such as Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. I currently reside in Michigan, a state not commonly associated with wildfires due to […]
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12 Staff Killed in Carbon Monoxide Leak at Gudauri Ski Resort, Georgia, Being Treated as Manslaughter

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12 people were found dead on Saturday, December 14, at the Gudauri ski resort in Georgia, in what authorities believe to be carbon monoxide poisoning. An official statement from the Georgian Interior Ministry claims the victims, comprising 11 foreign nationals and one Georgian citizen, were discovered in a sleeping area above an Indian restaurant at the popular skiing destination. Related: […]
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Scientists Revive and Breed a 46,000 Year Old Worm Frozen in the Siberian Permafrost

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Scientists have successfully revived a 46,000-year-old nematode found in the Siberian permafrost, breaking the previous record of a few decades for a similar event. The female microscopic roundworm, a new species named Panagrolaimus kolymaensis, began reproducing after reanimation. This case highlights the phenomenon of cryptobiosis, like hitting the pause button on life (think Han Solo in the original Star Wars […]
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FIS Extends Competition Ban on Russian and Belarusian Athletes

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Last week at its fall meeting in Sölden, Austria, the International Ski & Snowboard Federation ‘FIS’ decided to extend the current ban on Russian and Belarusian snowsport athletes for the 22/23 season. Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned since the start of the war on Ukraine from competing in any FIS events. “The FIS Council decided, with due regard […]
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Ukrainian Athlete Forced to Withdraw From Paralympics After Father Captured by Russian Forces

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A Ukrainian athlete has had to withdraw from the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics after her father was captured by Russian forces. Biathlete Anastasiia Laletina was forced to pull out of the middle distance sitting event on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian paralympic committee told Reuters. Related: International Paralympic Committee Reverses Decision, Bans Russia and Belarus From Competing at Paralympics […]
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Norwegian Ski Federation Bans Russian Athletes From Competing in Upcoming Events

Marit Bjoergen (3) of Norway leads the pack, including Jessie Diggins (4), during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships mass start 30K on Saturday March 4, in Lahti, Finland. (Getty Images/Agence Zoom-Giovanni Auletta)

Norway’s ski federation said Saturday that Russian skiers are not welcome to compete in their country due to “violations of international law and attacks on the Ukrainian people.” The decision directly contradicts International Ski Federation (FIS) policy announced late Friday. Related: FIS Cancels All Forthcoming 2022 World Cup Events in Russia, Including Ski Cross and Aerial Events On Friday, the FIS […]
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5 Climbers Froze to Death in Snowstorm on Europe’s Highest Mountain This Weekend

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Five mountain climbers have died after getting caught in a snowstorm on Europe’s highest mountain, Mount Elbrus in Russia. Fourteen others were rescued from the summit, during high winds, low visibility, and temperatures of -4ºF. Eleven of those rescued were taken to hospital. The ‘non-professional’ group sent out an SOS call at around 5 pm local time on Thursday at an […]
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