Flash floods in Afghanistan leave over 30 people dead and 100 missing
Severe flash floods hit northern Afghanistan’s Parwan Province on August 13, 2022, leaving more than 30 people dead and around 100 missing.
Earthquake swarm in American Samoa closer to Ta’ū volcano than Vailuluʻu
Earthquake swarm in the Manuʻa islands of American Samoa continues, with a source most likely closer to Ta’ū island than Vailuluʻu seamount, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reports.
Thousands of homes destroyed, 50 people killed after torrential rains hit Nigeria
Thousands of homes have been destroyed and at least 50 people killed in Nigeria’s Jigawa state due to floods caused by nearly continuous heavy rains since late July.
7 lives lost after severe flash floods hit Pengzhou, China
Severe flash floods hit the city of Pengzhou, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on August 13, 2022, resulting in the deaths of seven people.
M6.1 earthquake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
A strong earthquake, registered by the USGS as M6.1, hit southeast of the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia at 21:04 UTC on August 14, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 80 km (49 miles). EMSC is reporting it as M6.2 at a depth of 80 km. This is the second M6+ earthquake of the day.
Flash flood in Las Vegas claims 2 lives, wettest monsoon season in a decade
Two people have been killed after heavy rain lashed parts of southern Nevada, including Las Vegas from late August 11, 2022.
Rhine River at Kaub drops below transit levels, Germany
On August 12, 2022, River Rhine in Kaub, Germany dropped below a key waterline level of 40 cm (15.7 inches), used as a benchmark for determining its navigability.
Strong M6.6 earthquake hits south of the Kermadec Islands, no tsunami threat
A strong and shallow earthquake, registered by the USGS as M6.6, hit south of the Kermadec Islands at 13:44 UTC on August 14, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 39.1 km (24.3 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
Rainy season death toll in Sudan surpasses 50
Torrential rains affecting Sudan since the start of the country’s rainy season have killed more than 50 people and flooded more than 8 170 homes. The season usually starts in June and peaks in August and September.
Daylight fireball produces sonic boom over Salt Lake City, Utah
A bright daylight meteor produced a sonic boom over northern Utah at 14:31 UTC (08:31 LT) on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
