“Natural anomalies will become more. “Natural anomalies will become more Coincidence of Matrona’s foreshadowings and scientists’ forecasts

Professor Elchin Khalilov - President of the Global Earthquake Prediction Network GNFE (UK) and Chairman of the International Committee GEOCHANGE (Germany), presented a forecast of world seismic activity until 2026 on behalf of the above organizations.

Elchin Nusratovich, what awaits us in 2017 and subsequent years in terms of the possibility of strong earthquakes?

First of all, I would like to give a brief analysis of what happened in the previous period, and then move on to the forecast for the future. The medium-term forecast of seismic activity of the world is provided for the first time after the forecasts presented in the first report of the International Committee on Global Changes of the Geological and Environmental GEOCHANGE. This report had a great public resonance in the world. Let me remind you that it was sent to the UN Secretary General, the European Commission, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, UNESCO and other authoritative international organizations, as well as to all heads of state. In the 200-page report, for the first time, a comprehensive and detailed analysis of global changes in the geological and environment over the past 120 years was presented to the public court.

What did the GEOCHANGE report say?

It was shown that since 1998 the general straight-line trend of a gradual increase in the activity of all natural disasters has sharply changed its character and began to grow exponentially. This process was accompanied by the release of the Earth's gigantic endogenous energy and serious changes in the outer space surrounding our planet. In particular, this concerns the magnetosphere - the Earth's magnetic shell, which protects the atmosphere and surface from the impact of high-energy cosmic particle flows and hard cosmic wave radiation.

So, the north magnetic pole of the Earth, which previously fluctuated at a speed of 10 km per year, began to move towards Western Siberia at a tremendous speed, sometimes reaching 70-80 km per year. Moreover, the ATROPATENA integrated geophysical stations located in Indonesia, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Turkey have registered the most powerful anomalies of the gravitational field at the level of the Earth's core, which may indicate the release of gigantic energy in the core, which has become the main cause of a sharp increase in seismic and volcanic activity of the Earth, the number of strong tsunamis, tornadoes, storms and hurricanes, giant sinkholes in the upper layers of the Earth, floods, landslides and other natural disasters and natural phenomena.

Unusual low-frequency sounds began to be recorded all over the planet, which came from the upper layers of the atmosphere. The results of GNFE studies using special infrasound recorders have shown that these sounds can be the result of the impact on the ionosphere of acoustic-gravity waves arising under the influence of powerful solar flares and the subsequent solar wind, as well as before and after strong earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

What is the reason for this "non-standard" behavior of our planet?

In the period from 1998 to 2012 inclusive, we observed the peak values ​​of the vast majority of natural disasters, then the general geodynamic, atmospheric and solar activity began to decline, which was to be expected according to the theory of the global cyclicity of natural processes. In fact, this behavior of the planet can be called standard, it’s just that people tend to quickly forget about various natural disasters and switch to pressing everyday problems and remember them when they manifest themselves again.

By the way, the fact that all natural processes, in particular, geodynamic ones, are connected with each other and they are greatly influenced by various cosmic factors: solar activity, the positions of the planets of the solar system, the position of the Earth in orbit, the position of the solar system in the Galactic orbit, etc. was studied in detail and described in the fundamental monograph - Khain V.E., Khalilov E.N. Cyclicity of Geodynamic Processes: Its Possible Nature (Lomonosov Moscow State University, 2008), which can be downloaded free of charge from the website:

Thus, as can be seen from the presented graphs, at present, the Earth's seismic activity is experiencing a deep minimum, which is expressed in a sharp decrease in the number of strong earthquakes. Such a deep minimum and a relatively long period of seismic calm indicate the accumulation of gigantic tectonic energy in the bowels of the Earth, which will soon break out to the surface. Using the mathematical apparatus for revealing hidden periodicities, including by spectral analysis, as well as other methods - trend analysis, resonance theory, we made an attempt to give another medium-term forecast of the Earth's seismic activity until 2026.

As can be seen on the predictive graphs of the Earth's seismic activity, the next peak of seismic activity for earthquakes with magnitude M from 6.0 to 6.9 falls on 2017-2026 with a maximum value in 2018-2023.

For earthquakes with M from 7.0 to 7.9, high values ​​of seismic activity will be observed in 2016-2023 with a maximum value in 2018-2021.

For catastrophic earthquakes with M ≥ 8, a high level is expected in 2017-2025 with maximum values ​​in 2018-2021.

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How is the medium-term and long-term forecast of seismic activity based on the study of cyclicity made?

There is a complex mathematical apparatus on which these studies are based. First of all, these are the methods of analysis used in mathematical statistics, in particular, the detection of hidden periodicity by linear transformations, trend analysis, spectral analysis, and others. We have developed special methods for analyzing the cyclicity of seismic and volcanic activity and their subsequent forecast. These methods are described in a fundamental monograph (Khain V.E., Khalilov E.N. Cyclicity of geodynamic processors: its possible nature. Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov. Moscow, Scientific World, 2009, 520 pp.).

I would like to present in a more popular form the basic principles that we take as the basis for the medium-term and long-term forecast of seismic activity cycles. First of all, it is an understanding of the principle of conservation of energy. The cyclic nature of any process is an uneven redistribution of energy release in the form of periodic impulses (cycles). Meanwhile, the total average flow of released energy remains unchanged. That is, if we observe a very intense pulse of released seismic energy with a large amplitude and period, then it is usually followed by a deep minimum of energy release. This pattern has been observed throughout the history of the geological development of the Earth. At the same time, the deeper the minimum of seismic activity and the longer the period of seismic calm, the higher the amplitude of the subsequent cycle of seismic activity.

For an analogy, we can compare this process to a stretched bowstring. The more the archer pulls the string, the more time and energy is spent on its tension. Naturally, the more kinetic energy is released when the bowstring is released, and the further the arrow flies. Approximately, the same thing happens with the process of accumulation and discharge of seismic energy. This analogy is demonstrated on a specific example of a medium-term forecast of seismic activity for earthquakes with a magnitude M ≥ 8. The figure shows that the last predicted fourth cycle of seismic activity is preceded by a very deep minimum of seismic activity in 2014-2015 and a long period of seismic calm.

Based on these principles, a forecast is given of an expected very intense cycle of seismic activity with a large amplitude and a maximum probability of catastrophic earthquakes in the period 2017-2025. As for the territories where strong and catastrophic earthquakes are expected, they are well known to seismologists. In terms of the degree and scale of seismic risk, the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire” (TOK) ranks first. Below is a map showing the TOK territory. About 90% of all world earthquakes and 80% of the most powerful of them occurred in the Pacific ring of fire.

The second most powerful seismic zone (5-6% of earthquakes and 17% of the most powerful earthquakes in the world) is the Alpine-Himalayan fold belt A, which begins near Java and Sumatra, goes through the Himalayas and the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Ocean.

The third most energy-producing earthquake zone is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

As for other types of natural disasters - volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, etc., these data will be presented a little later.

Thank you very much for the current interview.

GNFE press service

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In this video, the well-known seismologist Professor El Chin Khalilov announced the results of studies of seismic activity over the past decades, as well as earthquake forecasts for the near future.

In 1998 there was a certain change, a certain leap in the geological environment, a powerful release of energy. It was from this moment that many changes in the environment began. What happened in 1998?

2016 was a turning point in terms of seismic activity. In the coming years, starting in 2017, we should expect an increase in the number of earthquakes and the strength of tremors around the world.

For 2019 - 2022, according to the forecast of Elchin Khalilov, there are peaks in the number of earthquakes with a magnitude of more than 8.

The problems associated with global cataclysms, according to the scientist, are incomparable in scale with what humanity is paying attention to today. People only by uniting will be able to resist the upcoming events that excite us.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia has prepared a preliminary forecast for the spring of 2017. So, what cataclysms and natural disasters await Russia in the coming months and what you need to be prepared for so that the elements do not take you by surprise ? Here is what the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, V. Puchkov, said in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta:

“First of all, it is worth noting that the preliminary emergency forecast for 2017 was compiled by the specialists of the Antistichia Center with the participation of scientific and other organizations. At the same time, the forecast is constantly being refined, its detailing to the object level ...

Today we note, firstly, in the natural sphere, natural risks associated with cyclical changes in weather conditions.Moreover, the schedule for changing weather conditions changes every year.Because in the past few years we have literally been breaking records for both sub-zero temperatures and positive temperatures in a number of regions of our country. Therefore, I would note all the risks associated with the cyclical nature.

We state that a serious flood is expected in the territory of Siberia, the Far East, the North-West and high risks of a surge wave in the southern territories. This is the first.

Second: everything related to natural phenomena. The Ministry of Emergency Situations notes the emergence of new risks of hazards and threats in the form of tornadoes, heavy rains in those regions where this has traditionally not been.If Primorsky Krai is ready for natural disasters every year, today we are noticing such trends in the south of our country, in the central part, in the Volga region and in a number of other regions.

We also note the high risks of natural phenomena that will affect the sustainable operation of the entire transport support system. This primarily concerns regional roads and local roads.We also carried out an additional forecast and we have under special control all potentially dangerous zones where the risks of an earthquake remain. This is the North Caucasus, the south of Siberia, this is traditionally the Far East.

And, of course, volcanic activity in the zone of action of the main volcanoes will continue. These are also risks of a natural nature ...Energy facilities are most exposed to the risks of emergencies, especially in municipalities. These are objects of transport communications. And, of course, utilities...

And, of course, people should not forget that rescuers are always ready to help and provide it professionally, but it is important that the message about the required assistance arrives in a timely manner."

In general, according to the forecast of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the spring is expected to be “average”, however, at the same time, the specialists of the Antistichia center do not exclude individual deviations from the average “norm” of adverse natural phenomena, as noted in the statement of the head of the fire and rescue department. Also, it should be remembered that over the past decades in Russia and throughout the rest of the world there has been a steady general trend in the growth of the strength and number of natural, and as a result of their manifestation, man-made disasters.

In addition, judging by the numerous natural fires in Chile, which have broken all multi-year records, we should all be prepared for a repeat of the hot summer of 2010, with all the unfavorable attendant factors. Therefore, with the beginning of the fire hazard period, citizens should pay special attention to compliance with fire safety rules so that residents of various regions of our country do not suffocate from smoke and burning.

This summer has already been dubbed anomalous. In June, snow fell in the Chelyabinsk region, Murmansk, Severomorsk, Kirovsk. There was a strong hail in Khakassia. Moscow is abnormally cold for this time of year. And in the Krasnodar Territory at this time, the temperature breaks other records, approaching the 40-degree mark. Locals say they don't remember such heat for a long time. Weather anomalies are also observed in European countries. In Sofia, due to unusually high temperatures (up to 44 degrees), five people died, and a heavy downpour hit Berlin, flooding several subway stations. Why weather disasters have become more frequent and whether Russians should expect tropical hurricanes, said a senior researcher at the Main Geophysical Observatory named after A.I. Voeikova, author of the book "Climate Paradoxes".

"Lenta.ru": Snow in June in the Kuban, heat in Sochi, cold and showers in Moscow - is it time to get used to such anomalies?

Kiselev: It is customary to evaluate the climate for a thirty-year period. During this time, drought, and cold, and rain can happen. Now the anomalous weather situation from the point of view of an ordinary person. These are the laws of psychology. We are not used to it, and statistically this year can be quite ordinary. After all, we often have situations when one summer is not like another, and there is nothing extraordinary in this.

Few people remember what happened 30 years ago. But today, everyone is worried that these "ordinary" weather events from the point of view of the average person are happening more and more often. This is true?

Yes. According to Roshydromet, over the past 20 years, the number of dangerous hydrometeorological phenomena that have damaged the economy has approximately doubled. If in the last century there were 150-200 of them per year, then starting from 2007, once every two years, their number can exceed 400. It is more difficult with foreign statistics: each hydrometeorological service has its own criteria for anomaly, so I operate with the statistics of insurance companies. According to them, over the past 35 years, the number of insured events related to the weather has tripled. First of all, insurers fix floods, droughts, hurricanes - that is, those natural phenomena, the damage from which is subject to compensation.

It turns out that there is no unified statistics of natural disasters in the world? Does each country keep records differently?

Scientists are arguing over the criteria, they still cannot agree on what a drought is, therefore they cannot calculate that there were such and such a number of dry days in the world. For areas with the same topography and similar weather conditions, everything seems to be clear, but how to derive a total value for drought in the mountains or in the continental part of the country? There it goes completely differently. In the same way, they cannot, for example, unequivocally say what a heavy downpour is: there is no common opinion about when an ordinary rain turns into a downpour.

What is the reason for the growth of the anomaly?

Scientists are inclined to believe that climate change makes a significant contribution to this. This has not yet been officially proven, because there is not enough statistical information. Hundreds of cases need to be collected for the numbers to be representative. In, for example, the last document regulating what can be considered a dangerous phenomenon and what is not, was released in 2009 - that is, quite recently. And how to take into account those things that were before, it is no longer clear. That is, there is a problem associated with the lack of material. But, I think, within a few years it will be overcome.

What is changing in our climate?

Many mean by this process only global warming. This does indeed take place, but at the same time a whole range of phenomena is observed: changes in the circulation of the atmosphere and the ocean, and in the precipitation regime. Higher temperatures mean that evaporation and other processes associated with this increase: cloud formation, precipitation. Everything is connected, it is a complex system from which one factor cannot be torn out.

How much warmer has it become in Central Russia?

From 1880 to 2012, warming was 0.85 degrees.

Photo: Kirill Kallinikov / RIA Novosti

The average person won't even notice it.

It's right. But in a global sense, this is a lot. The Paris climate agreement, which many countries signed, indicated that the point of no return for global climate change is a change in average air temperature by two degrees relative to the pre-industrial period.

Point of no return... And then what? Are we all slowly dying out?

Academician Andrei Monin, a classic of climatology, wrote that in the entire history of the Earth there was no situation when the climate was incompatible with life. There were climate changes, and in all directions: both very warm and very cold - ice ages, for example. But still, in general, extinction due to climate does not threaten humanity. Although, for example, the rise of water in the oceans can lead to the fact that certain territories will be flooded, and the local population will either migrate or die.

Some of your colleagues suggested that man, with his modest abilities, is not able to change the climate of the Earth, and space processes have a much greater influence.

There is a theory that the climate of the Earth is determined by a combination of some astronomical factors, by the position of the planets. But the scale of these changes is tens of thousands of years, so it simply will not affect such a short period as a human life, or within one century. The astronomical parameters in which we live can be considered constant. If we lived for 50 thousand years, then indeed the changes associated with astronomy would be significant for us.

If we talk about warming, then it seems that it is going very unevenly. Why?

We are talking about global warming, and we must keep in mind that the world average is taken. It's like the average temperature in a hospital. For example, in Transbaikalia in the last decade there has been a trend towards cooling, and in other parts of Russia and Europe - towards warming. The climatic trend is also influenced by local, local factors. They are superimposed on the global. It is wrong to say that the climate is getting warmer in all countries. It is known that in Russia it was getting warmer on average faster than around the globe. And in the Arctic, for example, this process was twice as intense as the average. This means that in some regions, warming is very slow or does not occur at all.

Some people think that there is nothing wrong with getting a little warmer everywhere.

It's like saying. As the temperature changes, the rate of ice melting increases. Two-thirds of Russia's territory is located in the permafrost zone. There is infrastructure on this frozen ground: houses, roads, pipelines. When the soil begins to degrade due to warming, man-made accidents occur.

What should Russians prepare for in the foreseeable future?

The rise in average temperature will continue. Accordingly, according to mathematical calculations, it turns out that there will be more weather anomalies, they will become more frequent.

Photo: Safron Golikov / Kommersant

Is it possible to make a forecast for each Russian region on probable cataclysms?

You can use common sense. If, say, you live in the desert, it would be strange to expect floods. Over the past month in the Moscow region, we have received three types of cataclysms: a hurricane, a flood and a severe thunderstorm. Accordingly, the number of these anomalies may increase. Scientists today attribute an increase in hot and cold zones to climate change. In particular, we can recall the hot two months in 2010 in Russia. They may repeat, but no one can predict this. More or less, you can focus on a forecast lasting three to five days.

Why, then, are forecasts up to 15 days published on the website of the Hydrometeorological Center?

Demand creates supply: everyone wants to know what will happen. In January, they may ask what the summer will be like. Meteorologists do not lie: they honestly consider and say that it turned out like this. But only incorrigible optimists can count on the fact that these forecasts will turn out to be real.

Should we expect that the strength of natural anomalies will increase every year? Are Russians threatened by tropical hurricanes destroying homes?

No, there are certain limits beyond which nature cannot yet go. They are determined by processes on a planetary scale.

But a man with his anthropogenic activity can contribute to this?

Human activities naturally have a significant impact on the climate. Scientists have proved that until 1850 the human factor did not play a significant role, and when the process of industrialization began, this role became important. This is a very serious problem and it needs to be dealt with. In Russia, they somehow distance themselves from it. When the American president refused to participate in the Paris Accords to minimize human impact on the climate, European countries condemned him. And we were told very carefully: we will figure it out, Trump is not a stupid person, and he has reasons.

See what is meant. A person can influence some minor events: for example, disperse the clouds on holidays and make it rain in another place. But if we talk about regulating the processes taking place in the atmosphere - for example, changing the direction of cyclones - this is absolutely unrealistic. I gave this example in my book: the Sahara Desert receives as much energy from the Sun in six hours as a person produces with the help of any power plants in a year. Compare: a few hours - and a year. This is the scale of human capabilities. They are not very big.

Probably, there is no such person who would not observe that over the past few years the climate on our planet has noticeably changed, and natural disasters and cataclysms have become several times more frequent. In addition, their intensity and destructive power have increased. Many believe that the cause of such global climate change is the irresponsible attitude of man towards nature. Undoubtedly, there is such an influence. However, there are factors that determine the global nature of the processes taking place on Earth much more strongly. Until recently, scientists believed that climate change is a gradual process. But today we see that it is much more dynamic.

Scientists from many countries talk about changing the Earth's magnetic field, accelerating the movement of our planet and shifting the earth's axis. And this, in turn, leads to global changes in the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere of the Earth, which is recorded by scientists around the world. Therefore, today we are witnessing not only earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes and fires, but also more amazing and inexplicable natural disasters. Residents of hot countries are increasingly becoming victims of abnormal cold weather. Some countries suffer from terrible floods, while others suffer from unprecedented drought and heat waves. Heavy snowfalls and giant hail lead to tragic consequences. And the strange behavior of birds and animals causes bewilderment among scientists.

Natural disasters and natural disasters in 2017 have become one of the most devastating in the last few decades. And, as it turned out, we are by nature not ready for such “surprises”. And not only because we do not have a strong enough base to deal with cataclysms and their consequences, but also because we will not learn the lesson that history teaches us.
After all, such planetary cataclysms have already happened in the world, as evidenced by numerous scientific works. Then most of the people died only because there was no unity between them on a spiritual and moral basis and in joint actions to prevent a catastrophe. If you look at the problem more broadly, beyond its isolation, they say, “my hut is on the edge”, it becomes obvious that natural disasters in the world today affect not only those countries where they directly occur. This is the problem of all mankind. After all, people are united by nature, and the misfortune of one person is the misfortune of the others. No one knows which side we will find ourselves tomorrow: with the victim or the host. So, you need to be ready for any action for the benefit of others.
“In the world society, it is urgent to change the consumer attitude to life to a creative vector. After all, already now there is a loss of the spiritual and moral foundation, the foundation of life for which the human race exists…” From the Report “On the Problems and Consequences of Global Climate Change on Earth. Effective ways to solve these problems”
Natural disasters today are a signal. A signal that there is no time left for reflection. Based on information from the program “Behold is coming. It is coming” on ALLATRA TV, a very powerful cataclysm is expected in ITALY in the near future. In addition, the territories of countries such as the USA, JAPAN, CHINA will be the first to be at the epicenter of global climate change. What then?
But there is still time! Quite a bit, but there is. And there is a way out! What can we do today? Being human. Always. At any moment and in any situation. Don't wait for "favorable" conditions for this. To unite in solving various issues, to learn peaceful coexistence and mutual assistance in any trouble.
“We are all people and we all have one place of residence - the Earth, one nation - humanity, one value - life, thanks to which we can adequately realize ourselves and the meaning of our existence in the highest spiritual and moral aspect.” From the Report “On the Problems and Consequences of Global Climate Change on Earth. Effective ways to solve these problems”

Floods, fires, earthquakes, devastation... Let's remember the most devastating natural disasters of the past year.

1. At the very beginning of the year, a state of emergency was declared in a number of regions of Chile - forest fires began. Snapshot on January 2, 2017 in Valparaiso. (Photo by Rodrigo Garrido):

2. In the Argentine province of La Pampa, which is located in the center of the country, forest fires also could not be extinguished for several weeks. At the beginning of the year, the fire covered an area of ​​more than a million hectares. The picture was taken on January 5th. (Photo by Eitan Abramovich):

3. On the morning of January 16 near Bishkek, which followed from Hong Kong to Istanbul. More than half of the village, on which the cargo 747-400 collapsed, was destroyed. (Photo by Vladimir Pirogov):

5. An earthquake struck central Italy on January 18. Initially, serious damage was not reported, but at night it became known that in the Abruzzo region in the mountains, an avalanche descended on the hotel and buried the hotel, where 40 people were staying. This is one of the survivors. 29 people died. (Photo by Vigili del Fuco):

8. A strong explosion occurred on February 8 at a chemical plant in China in Anhui Province. For 10 seconds in the city where the enterprise is located, it was as bright as day.

9. In the city of San Jose, California, flooding - the Coyote Creek overflowed its banks and flooded the southern regions, February 22, 2017. (Photo by Noah Berger):

10. And in Chile, in Valparaiso, forest fires continued, March 12, 2017. (Photo by Raul Ramora):

12. March 22 in Switzerland at the railway station of the city of Lucerne derailed a passenger train en route to Basel from Milan. There were 160 passengers on the train at the time of the incident. (Photo by Michael Buholzer):

13. On April 16, 2014, the Sewol ferry from Incheon to Jeju sank off the southwestern coast of Korea. As a result, 304 people died, most of whom were high school students. In March 2017, they got him from the day of the sea. (Photo by Yonhap):

14. Hurricane Debbie, Tropical Cyclone Debbie is the first tropical cyclone near Australia in the 2017 season, the strongest cyclone in the Australian region since 2014-2015. The picture was taken April 1, 2017. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton):

17. A car and a bus fell into a huge hole formed on a highway in Chennai on April 9, 2017.

18. End of April. Almost one and a half thousand hectares of forest are on fire. The most difficult situation is in the Irkutsk Region and the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The fire quickly spreads from house to house, firefighters barely cope with the work. (Photo by Ilya Naymushin | Reuters):

21. In May, in the Canadian province of Quebec, due to incessant downpours, severe flooding began, May 7, 2017. (Photo by Chris Watti):

22. At the same time, the flood was in Colombia. (Photo by Luis Robayo):

23. The death toll from the floods in Sri Lanka exceeded 200 people, May 29, 2017. (Photo by Sri Lanka Air Force):

24. A powerful earthquake occurred off the coast of the Greek island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the sea, about 84 km northwest of the Turkish city of Izmir. The picture was taken on June 12, 2017. (Photo by Giorgos Moutafis):

25. In Kenya, as a result of the collapse of a seven-story building, 15 people disappeared, June 13, 2017. (Photo by Baz Ratner):

26. In June, a fire broke out in a residential building in west London. 71 people are on the official list of identified victims. (Photo by Toby Melville):

27. Fire spread with lightning speed. (Photo by Toby Melville):

28. You can see the burnt insulation, through which, it seems, the fire spread. (Photo by Dan Kitwood):

29. Mid June. . (Photo by Patricia de Melo Moreira):

30. And the cause of fires in Portugal was lightning, which simply struck a tree. At least that's the official version. (Photo by Rafael Marchante):

31. 63 people died in the Portuguese fires in the summer. (Photo by Miguel Riopa):

32. In June, a landslide came down in the early morning near Xinmo village. According to preliminary data, about 46 households remained under the rubble. Dozens of people died. (Photo by An Yuan):

33. Didn't get there. In the US state of Washington, there was an accident on the railroad, during which the Amtrak train derailed, July 2, 2017. (Photo by West Pierce Fire Department):

34. On the morning of July 6, an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 occurred in the central part of the Philippines. The earthquake caused a landslide in the city of Ormoc. There are people injured. (Photo by Lito Bagunas):

35. This year in California it was especially hot, forest fires were blazing all the time. It's July. (Photo by Josh Edelson):

36. Rescuing a flag from a fire, California, July 8, 2017. (Photo by Josh Edelson):

37. In mid-July, there were fires in Nice. (Photo by Valery Hache):

39. A medieval fortress on the Greek island of Kos was damaged by a strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea. The fortress of the Knights of the Order of St. John, known as the Hospitallers, was built on the island in the 14th-16th centuries to protect against the Ottoman conquerors and played a decisive role in the fight against them. The epicenter of the earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 was located 10.3 kilometers from the resort town of Bodrum in southwestern Turkey and 16.2 kilometers from the Greek island of Kos. (Photo by Louisa Gouliamaki):

40. Never give up. A local resident fights a fire in the Portuguese city of Castelo Branco on July 25, 2017. (Photo by Rafael Marchante):

41. In July, powerful forest fires raged in the south of France near the famous resort town of Saint-Tropez, because of which the authorities evacuated local residents and tourists to temporary shelters. However, some people like to watch. (Photo by Valery Hache):

42. An injured cat in the fires in Manila in the Philippines, August 11, 2017. But the cats are strong, he will recover. (Photo by Noel Celis):

43. Blazed in August and in Greece, north of Athens. (Photo by Giorgos Moutafis):

44. Forest fire in the village of Vale de Abelha in Macau, Portugal, August 16, 2017. (Photo by Patricia de Melo Moreira):

45. Graves. More than 310 people became victims of flooding and a landslide in Sierra Leone, August 17, 2017. (Photo by Seyllou):

46. ​​On August 19, a passenger train derailed in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. As a result of the incident, 20 people were killed and another 150 were injured. (Photo by Adnan Abidi):

47. About 1,300 people died and more than 41 million people were affected by widespread monsoon floods in South Asian countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan, from July to September 2017. India was the hardest hit - more than a thousand deaths. This is a picture from Bangladesh. (Photo by Mohammed Ponir Hussain):

48. is a tropical cyclone that caused catastrophic flooding in southeast Texas in August 2017 as a result of heavy rains. This is the first major hurricane at a US landfall. It is also the strongest hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (Photo by Adrees Latif):

49. Harvey is the eighth named storm, third hurricane, and first major hurricane in the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. And on your Twitter, I noted that scientists agree that such a flood after a hurricane like Harvey happens once every 500 years. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman):

51. And then there was Irma. Experts believe that Irma is stronger than Hurricane Harvey, which hit the Texas coast in late August and led to catastrophic flooding. One of the most affected islands is Saint Martin, which is located in the northern part of the Windward Islands. (Photo by Lionel Chamoiseau):

52. The strongest blow in the last hundred years and more than fifty aftershocks is an earthquake of magnitude 8.4 in Mexico. The picture was taken on September 8, 2017. (Photo by Victoria Razo):

53. September 19 in Mexico at 18.14 local time (21.14 Moscow time) was recorded another earthquake of magnitude 7.1. To find survivors under the rubble of buildings, a lot of work was done in Mexico. (Photo by Edgard Garrido):

54. No sooner had the Caribbean countries recovered from Hurricane Irma than nature prepared for them an even more serious test: Tropical Storm Maria turned into a Category 5 hurricane in just 30 hours. The wind speed reached 257 km per hour with gusts up to 300 km per hour. (Photo by Ricardo Arduengo):

55. And forest fires continued in California ... October, 2017. (Photo by Josh Edelson):

56. Save the Piggy! October flood in Vietnam.

57. The area of ​​Puerto Rico on October 20, 2017, where Tropical Storm Maria visited a month ago. Full recovery is still a long way off. (Photo by Alvin Baez):

60. As a result of fires in California, about 1,500 houses were destroyed, about 2,000 km² of land were turned into a burnt desert, 14 people died and more than 70 were injured. About 10,700 firefighters participated in the fight against the fire, using special helicopters specially designed to put out fires from the air. (Photo by Mike Blake):

61. This will be the last disaster of this review. On December 18, in the state of Washington, at 7:40 local time on a railway overpass on Monday near the city of Dupont, 80 kilometers south of Seattle, a derailed car crashed right onto the highway. At least six people were reported dead and 77 more were hospitalized. (Photo by Steve Dipaola):

These are the cataclysms and disasters that took place in 2017.