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Massive Ice Arch Collapses In Patagonia

An ice arch 70-meters high and 250 meters wide had a spectacular collapse in Patagonia on Thursday. The natural display occurs once every few years and was captured on film at the tip of a glacier in southern Argentina. Phys.org reports: Thousands of tourists had gathered at the Perito Moreno glacier hoping to see the collapse of the pale blue bridge that had formed between the glacier and the shore of Argentino lake.

Leaking Beachfront Nuclear Reactor Near Miami Threatening Florida Everglades

Submitted by Claire Bernish via TheAntiMedia.org,

According to a study released by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez on Monday, the waters of Biscayne Bay measured 215 times the level of radioactive tritium as is found in normal ocean water.

Tritium is a radioactive isotope traceable to nuclear plant cooling tower operations. In this case, the leak appears to be emanating from the aging canals in the Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station located nearby.

Authorities In California Admit To Weather Modification

Authorities in Los Angles have admitted to using weather modification techniques this week in order to boost water supplies amid a widespread drought in California.  Los Angeles Country say they seeded clouds with silver iodide in order to increase the rainfall during Monday’s storm. Patch.com reports: Los Angeles County has used cloud seeding to boost water supplies since the 1950s, backing off in times of heavy rain or when wildfire devastation creates an outsized risk of flooding or debris flows.

Scientists Detect Radiation Leak At Florida Nuclear Power Plant

High levels of radiation have been found in water near a nuclear power plant in Miami, Florida – a study released by the Mayor’s office reveals.  Water samplings from December and January have found 215 times higher than usual tritium levels in water near the Turkey Point nuclear power plant, and authorities have admitted that they aren’t yet sure whether this poses an immediate risk to members of the public.

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