Mean Mother Nature: Top 5 extreme forces of nature in 2022

From the historic Mauna Loa volcano eruption to a deadly earthquake in Indonesia, 2022 saw some of the most extreme forces of nature.

Space year in review 2022
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A look back at the top space exploration moments in 2022. (Credit: NASA)

Lakefront neighborhood transforms into surreal frozen wonderland after blizzard's onslaught

The community of Crystal Beach, just across the water and border from Buffalo, found itself blasted by wind-blown spray off Lake Erie for hours as temperatures dipped into single digits, freezing all the water draped along the homes' lake-facing side.

2022 pivotal moments in space exploration
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This year saw dozens of rocket launches and space science milestones that will help us better understand Earth and our universe. (Credit: NASA)

Stranded By Southwest: TikToker details journey home after flight cancellations
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Jordan-Paige's TikTok video has gone viral after she documented her struggle to make it home amid the Southwest Airlines debacle. She spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the travel nightmare.

Watch: Oklahoma firefighters rescue dog stuck in frozen lake

Oklahoma City Fire Department Stations 30 and 40 responded to the rescue. Video of the rescue shows one firefighter who used a paddle boat to reach the dog.

Oklahoma firefighters help owner rescue dog from frozen lake
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Oklahoma firefighters came to the aid of a dog owner trying to save its pup after it fell through a frozen lake on December 24. (Credit: Oklahoma City Fire Department via Storyful)

Rare 'snownado' caught on camera in Idaho

It's also called a snow devil, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

Rare 'snownado' caught on camera in Idaho
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The Idaho Transportation Department said an employee captured this winter phenomenon. (Credit: Idaho Transportation Department)

Winter break on horizon: US to see significantly warmer temps following frigid Christmas blizzard

NOAA's 8-14 day temperature outlook issued Monday for the final days of 2022 shows a colossal pattern flip that will take the entire Lower 48 states out of the ice box and warm things up a bit.

Nearly 5,000 US flights canceled on day after Christmas

More than 4,800 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. have been delayed, as of Monday afternoon, according to FlightAware.

'Major disaster': Death toll rises in western New York after historic blizzard

First responders had to abandon ambulances due to white out conditions in Erie County, where at least seven people died during the Christmas blizzard.