Extreme Weather Of The Week (PHOTOS)

Although much of the U.S. remains fairly warm, cold weather continued to plague Europe this week. Death tolls rose into the hundreds as countries struggled to deal with bitter temperatures.

In Turkey, the cold weather has been "making life miserable" for over 140,000 residents "who are still living in tents or temporary shelters," after an earthquake four months ago, according to the Associated Press.

Sadly, a mother in Queensland, Australia died after attempting to rescue her seven-year-old son from floodwaters.

New data from NOAA shows that January 2012 was the fourth warmest on record for the contiguous U.S., while parts of Alaska experience record cold.

Some Americans may enjoy the warmer winter temperatures, but there is a downside. According to OurAmazingPlanet, warmer temperatures may lead to larger insect populations earlier in the summer.

Although unrelated to weather, Italy's Mount Etna erupted this week with a stunning display of lava bursts that were caught on video.

Below, check out some of the wildest and coolest weather photos from around the world this week.

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[flyinghigh0905]

11:08 AM on 02/14/2012

Uh, in photo #1... that is an awesome shovel.

[kareemachan]

01:41 PM on 02/11/2012

The photo of Senj is amazing!!

[Cynical Mind]

12:43 AM on 02/11/2012

Ya know, ever since I moved from Baltimore, I've been begging for some snow while some of these guys hogged it all.

[Opus Fideo]

11:00 AM on 02/11/2012

Canada has it

[Spaniard45]

09:49 PM on 02/10/2012

We're finally getting a taste of winter weather here in the central US this weekend. The daytime high tomorrow will actually be below freezing in Missouri. We have had abnormally mild weather so far this winter season with little to no measurable snow and thankfully little ice.

[MikeDu]

11:34 PM on 02/10/2012

Same here on the east coast. I didn't realize the odd weather stretched so far west. I recall a month or two ago there was a hysterical report about Obama reducing heating aid to the poor. Well, I had a couple January days near 60 here in the Boston area. My own fuel bills are coming in half what they were two years ago.

[AverageJoeSixPac]

12:44 AM on 02/11/2012

You are depending on Obama to help you heat your house? I have a wood burning fireplace insert and I buy 3 cords of wood every year about in late Sept. Costs me about $1100, but I save all year about 100 a month for this. When the cold hits I'm set, I got my heating bill paid for in advance. I used to cut my own until my legs gave out.

Ever thought about starting a little savings for your winter heating? That way you won't have to depend on Obama. Because Obama is passing out taxpayer's money, And that way I and other taxpayers won't have to pay for yours, and we will have more to help us pay for our own.