On June 24, 2021, a 12-story beachfront condominium in the Surfside, (Miami's suburb) partially collapsed. It was a great tragedy as many people lost lives and got hurt. As of today, July 12, it has been confirmed a total of 90 dead people, 11 injured, and up to 31 unaccounted…
Hurricane Elsa is a currently active tropical cyclone affecting parts of the Caribbean and the southeast USA. At least 4 people were killed by Elsa across the Caribbean so far. Hurricane Elsa is the first hurricane to hit Barbados in 66 years. On Barbados island, the Elsa caused widespread power…
It has been reported that there is a "immediate radiological threat" and leak in Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong (around 125 kms, south-east from Hong Kong). A French company that is partly the owner and helps in the work, noted that the Chinese security administration has raised acceptable limits…
You heard about tropical parties. Maybe you were present into one. Then you noticed that there are people dressed mostly in tropical dressings (Hawaii shirts for example), the ambiance or interior is tropical (tropical leaves, palms, fruits, decorations...), drinks as well (juices from exotic fruits or cocktails), and themed music.…
While tropical islands are considered to be heaven, there is not always happiness. In some islands accidents happened, or even murder. Recently, a nice house is put on sale with 2.27 acres plot on beautiful Lark Caye Island in Belize. https://www.privateislandsonline.com/central-america/belize/lark-caye-private-heaven Beautiful house and surroundings in a beautiful location. What…
Hawaiian pizza is famous. As the name suggests, its name is related to the Hawaii islands. It is eaten worldwide, someone likes it, someone not. But pineapple definitively brings something unique. Even we eat it on our tropical organizations. BUT! In truth, this pizza did not originate from the Hawaii…
International Day of Planet or Mother Earth Day is an annual event on April 22. Its aim is to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was held first time on April 22, 1970, and now it includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network)…
As we already wrote an article about cyclone Seroja, which killed over 150 people (last data shows over 180) https://tropicalislands.net/over-150-people-died-in-cyclone-seroja/ it moved to the west coast of Australia as well. On April 11, 2021, a category 3 storm made landfall in Western Australia, causing significant damage to coastal towns and…
Rarely, but it happens! Good news for nature in Fiji islands. The Company which caused environmental damage was found guilty in court. Three years ago, in 2018, Freesoul Real Estate, a Chinese-linked company, began work on Malolo Island, (around 25 km west from Nadi International Airport), with plans to build…
On 8 April 2021, after a sustained increase of seismic activities over few days, an alert was declared and an evacuation issued. An explosive eruption occurred at 8:41 AM local time on the following day, with an ash plume reaching 10 000 m and flying eastward towards the Atlantic ocean.…
