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Local, regional, and international news about high impact weather, seismic and natural hazard events.
Natural hazards are common across the region, with earthquakes, Saharan dust events, sargassum, volcano, and mud volcano events, as well as tsunamis all possible annually.
Hazardous Seas Alert In Effect As Swells Affect T&T Coastlines
Hazardous long-period swells are now affecting T&T’s northern and, to a lesser extent, western coastal areas of Trinidad,…
Over 3,400 Earthquakes Recorded At Kick’em Jenny Volcano
Over the last 48 hours, Kick’em Jenny, a submarine volcano located just north of Grenada, has experienced increased…
Tobago Oil Spill: What you need to know
In a cruel repeat of history, Tobago is facing another oil spill-related environmental disaster 44 years after the…
Oil Fingerprinting: Investigating An International Mystery
Within hours of discovering a capsized ship off the coast of Tobago, leaking what appeared to be a…
Understanding T&T’s Disaster Levels
For the first time in recent history, Trinidad and Tobago is poised to declare a Level (or Tier)…
Hazardous Seas Alert Issued For T&T Until Next Wednesday
Forecast models indicate hazardous long-period swells are set to affect T&T’s northern and to a lesser extent, western…
Hazardous Seas Alert Discontinued For T&T
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hazardous Seas Alert for the country on Sunday at…
Hazardous Seas Alert Extended Until Monday As Waves Up to 3.5m Recorded
Strong winds have been affecting offshore areas of T&T over the past week, and elevated winds are forecast…
Hazardous Seas Alert Issued For T&T As Strong Winds Affect Offshore Areas
Strong winds have been affecting offshore areas of T&T over the last few days, and winds and seas…
Cool Nighttime Temperatures Forecast For T&T Tonight
A cool and dry airmass with origins from North America settled across Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday, leading…