Asteroid 2022 SK4 flew past Earth at just 0.039 LD – the closest flyby of the year
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2022 SK4 flew past Earth at a distance of just 0.039 LD / 0.0001 AU (14 863 km / 9 272 miles).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 14 – 20, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from September 14 to 20, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
Strong and shallow M6.8 earthquake hits Michoacan, Mexico
A strong and shallow earthquake, registered by the USGS as M6.8, hit Michoacan, Mexico at 06:16 UTC on September 22, 2022. The agency reports a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles). EMSC reports M6.7 at a depth of 80 km (50 miles).
Eruption at Lipad mud volcano, Malaysia
The Malaysian Lipad mud volcano erupted at around 10:00 LT on September 18, 2022, creating a spectacular view. Similar eruptions at the volcano took place in 2014 and 2019.
Widespread flooding and damage after the worst September storm since the 1970s hits Alaska, U.S.
Remnants of Typhoon “Merbok” slammed into western Alaska, U.S. on September 16 and 17, 2022, bringing significant storm surge and high winds to the region. This was the worst September storm to hit Alaska since the 1970s.
Nanmadol hits Kyushu as 4th strongest typhoon in the recorded history of Japan
Typhoon “Nanmadol” made landfall in Kyushu, Japan on September 18, 2022, with maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h (110 mph) and a central pressure of 935 hPa – making it the 4th strongest typhoon on record to make landfall in Japan. Historical records there date back to 1951.
Fiona becomes a Category 4 hurricane, expected to hit Atlantic Canada as a powerful hurricane-force cyclone
Fiona strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane at 06:00 UTC on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, while moving away from the Turks and Caicos islands. The center of Fiona will continue to move away from the islands today, and approach Bermuda late on Thursday. The system is expected to affect portions of Atlantic Canada as a powerful hurricane-force cyclone late Friday and Saturday.
Taupō Volcano – Volcanic Alert Level raised to Level 1, New Zealand
The Volcanic Alert Level (VAL) for Taupō Volcano, New Zealand was raised to 1 (minor volcanic unrest) on September 20, 2022. The unrest is causing earthquakes and ground deformation at the volcano. The last eruption of this volcano took place in 260 CE.
Very strong M7.6 earthquake hits Colima-Michoacan bordered region, hazardous tsunami waves possible, Mexico
A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.6 hit the Colima-Michoacan border region, Mexico at 18:05 UTC on September 19, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 15 km (9 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.6 at a depth of 25 km (15 miles).
Eruption at Piton de la Fournaise volcano, Reunion
A new eruption started at Piton de la Fournaise volcano on September 19, 2022, following a seismic crisis that started at 02:23 local time (06:23 UTC). The alert level was raised to 2-1. Trails in the upper part of the summit were closed to the public.
