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January 17, 2020: A meteor streaked low across the sky in Puerto Rico on Friday. The National Weather Service satellite captured the meteor image at around 4:30 p.m. EST time Friday. The event was unusual as meteors are typically not visible during the day because the sky is too bright with sunlight. Many of the meteor images were posted from the San Juan and Carolina area. But the meteor was seen from almost the entire island. #meteoro #PR #meteorito pic.twitter.com/ISbkkAww7S — Francisco J Torres (@fjtwr) January 17, 2020 The event scared many in Puerto Rico as it is experiencing frequent daily aftershocks following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake.

November 10, 2017: At least 129 people are confirmed dead due to Hurricane Maria; 55 in Puerto Rico, 57 in Dominica, 5 in the Dominican Republic, 4 in the contiguous United States, 3 in Haiti, 2 in Guadeloupe, and 3 in the United States Virgin Islands. Hurricane Maria is regarded as the worst natural disaster on record in Dominica. Maria caused catastrophic damage and a major humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico.

Update 04:50 UTC According to the National Weather Service in San Juan, no tsunami reports and no watches or warnings in effect for Puerto Rico. M 6.5 very strong earthquake shakes Puerto Rico today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 56 km N of Hatillo and 96 km NW of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was 7.7 miles deep. No immediate damage or injuries have been reported from earthquake in Puerto Rico today. New developing.... 04:01 UTC (local time 2014-01-13 00:01 @ epicenter) Shaking Intensity (MMI) V (Moderate): San Sebastian IV (Light): Comerio, Barceloneta, Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Corozal, Cidra and San Juan III (Weak): Salvaleon de Higuey, La Romana, Hato Mayor del Rey and San Pedro de Macoris Epicenter Location 56 km (35mi) N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico 58 km (36mi) NNE of Isabela, Puerto Rico 59 km (37mi) NNW of Arecibo, Puerto Rico 67 km (42mi) NNW of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico 96 km

A tropical wave passing over Puerto Rico has caused heavy flooding in Puerto Rico, emergency management office said today. Tropical wave caused lightning, flooding and knocked down several tress and light posts, emergency management office added. San Juan's main international airport has recorded nearly five inches of rainfall, AFP reported. Several flights at the Luis Munoz Marin international airport were delayed. According to National Weather Service, tropical wave has moved towards Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The 1985 Puerto Rico floods claimed lives of 185 people. Floods and landslides were caused due to a westward-moving tropical wave. Original post: Natural Disasters List July 19, 2013