Area of earthquake locations extending from deep beneath Ta’u Island volcano to about 10 km (6 miles), American Samoa
The earthquake swarm that started under Ta’u volcano, American Samoa, at the end of July 2022 continues with no significant change.
Super Typhoon “Hinnamnor” devours Tropical Depression “Gardo” – to impact Okinawa and South Korea
Typhoon “Hinnamnor” – the first super typhoon of the season and the strongest tropical cyclone of the year – merged with Tropical Depression “Gardo” on September 1, 2022, and continued moving toward Okinawa, Japan. The system is expected to turn toward South Korea and Western Japan on September 5.
Danielle becomes the first Atlantic hurricane of the season
Danielle became the first Atlantic hurricane of the season on September 2, 2022, after a remarkably long streak with no hurricane activity in the basin. This is the latest calendar year first Atlantic hurricane since Humberto on September 11, 2013.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 24 – 30, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from August 24 – 30, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes.
Historic hailstorm hits Catalonia, Spain
A sudden, violent hailstorm wreaked havoc in parts of Catalonia, Spain on August 30, 2022, killing a toddler and leaving at least 50 people injured.
Massive floods leave more than 1 million homes damaged or destroyed, Pakistan
The death toll from destructive floods affecting Pakistan since June 14, 2022, rose to 1 162 on August 31, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports. During the same period, more than 3 500 people were injured, 33 million were affected, and more than 1 million homes were damaged or destroyed. Officials said this year’s monsoon season brought more than one-third of the country underwater and described the floods as one of the worst in history.
Typhoon “Hinnamnor” reaches super typhoon strength, becomes the strongest tropical cyclone of the year
Typhoon “Hinnamnor” formed on August 28, 2022, and reached super typhoon strength by 12:00 UTC on August 30, making it the strongest tropical cyclone of the year. The system is currently located well east of Okinawa, Japan, and is heading W at 28 km/h (17 mph).
Earthquake swarm under Ta’u volcano continues, American Samoa
The earthquake swarm related to Taʻū Island, American Samoa that started in late July 2022 continues. The Aviation Color Code remains at Yellow.
Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge at 09:09 UTC on August 30, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Very bright fireball over Córdoba, Argentina
A very bright green fireball was seen and recorded over the city of Córdoba, Argentina at around 04:51 UTC on August 26, 2022 (23:51 LT on August 25).
