The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: January 3 – 9, 2018

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: January 3 – 9, 2018

New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes between January 3 and 9, 2018. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 11 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Agung, Bali (Indonesia) | Kadovar, Papua New Guinea. Ongoing activity: Aira, Kyushu (Japan) |…

Bangladesh hit by coldest temperatures ever

Bangladesh hit by coldest temperatures ever

Severe cold wave engulfed Bangladesh this week with record-breaking low temperatures, the coldest the country has seen since record-keeping started in 1948. At least 12 people, including 6 children, died of cold-related ailments in just 4 days. Temperatures in parts…

Major M7.6 earthquake hits off the coast of Honduras, small tsunami observed

Major M7.6 earthquake hits off the coast of Honduras, small tsunami observed

A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.6 hit north of Honduras at 02:51 UTC on January 10, 2018 (20:51 local time, January 9). The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC reported M7.6 at a depth of 15 km (9 miles). Minor…