The Greek island of Santorini has been rocked by hundreds of small earthquakes on 6 February. Damage has so far been minimal, but some 15,000 inhabitants and an unknown number of tourists have voluntarily evacuated as a precaution.

On 23 January, it was reported that a 3,500 km² ice-sheet that broke off Antarctica in 1986 is headed for the remote island of South Georgia.

It the enormous ice-sheet gets stuck near the island, South Georgia's seal and penguin populations will be in danger.

Ireland prepares for the arrival of hurricane Éowyn on 24 January.

Wind speeds of up to 180 km/h are expected with waves reaching heights of 10 m.

The country is also preparing for power-outs as a result of the extreme weather.

On 23 January a new wildfire started some 90 km north of Los Angeles. 31,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.

It is the second time in a short period that Capifornia is being affected by wildfires.

On 7 January, an earthquake has caused damage around the city of Shigatse in southern Tibet.

The quake was measured as 7.1. It was reported that many buildings collapsed in the region of Tingri, on the border with Nepal.

Extreme winter weather has caused havoc in parts of the United States. On 6 January it was reported that up to 50 cm of snow had accumulated in some areas.

In Missouri and Kansas road accidents, caused by the weather, claimed several lives.

On 8 September, it was reported that in 2023, some 6.3 million hectres of forest has been los worldwide, due to fires, illegal logging and the removal of trees to make room for agriculture and roads.

Most forest was lost in tropical regions. In 2021, it was agreed that deforestation should be stopped completely in 2030, but these goals will not be met if it continues at the current rate.

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