Eruption at Chikurachki volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, Russia
A strong eruption took place at Chikurachki volcano, Russia at around 20:00 UTC on June 23, 2022, forcing KVERT to raise the Aviation Color Code from Green to Orange.
Historic floods in Montana severely damaged or destroyed 115 homes, U.S.
A total of 115 homes were severely damaged or destroyed in Montana’s Park, Carbon, and Stillwater counties by historic floods that hit the region on June 12 and 13, 2022.
Supercell spawns multiple tornadoes in Kansas, U.S.
A stunning supercell tracked between Dorrance and Glendale, Kansas, U.S. on June 23, 2022, producing multiple tornadoes.
Rare meteotsunami hits SE Ireland
A rare meteotsunami hit the coast of SW Ireland on June 18, 2022. The phenomenon started during early morning hours and lasted well into the afternoon. It was reportedly felt as far away as France, Cornwall and Wales, U.K.
Multiple fires in California, one person killed after thunderstorms produce 66 000 lightning strikes, U.S.
Intense thunderstorms rolled through California, U.S. on June 22, 2022, producing more than 50 000 lightning strikes within 24 hours – the most in a single day since 2017. While the lightning strikes started multiple wildfires, one of them struck a woman and her two dogs killing them on the spot.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 15 – 21, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from June 15 to 21, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported 18 volcanoes.
Second wave of deadly floods and landslides hits Abidjan, Ivory Coast
At least 6 people have been killed in the second wave of floods to hit Abidjan, Ivory Coast within just 7 days.
Europe preparing for natural gas rationing, signals shift back to coal ahead of 2022/23 winter season
As the energy crisis in Europe continues deepening, the EU countries that depend on Russian gas have signaled a shift back to coal and started triggering emergency plans that could lead to natural gas rationing ahead of the 2022/23 winter season.
Comprehensive preparations for a possible eruption of Mount Fuji, Japan
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has started making comprehensive preparations for a possible eruption of Mount Fuji (Fujisan) – the country’s highest and most noted volcano, located 100 km (62 miles) SW of Tokyo. Its last known eruption took place in December 1707 (VEI 5), spewing ash for more than 2 weeks, with a few centimeters accumulating in the city of Edo, present-day Tokyo.
Shallow M5.9 earthquake hits Afghanistan-Pakistan border region, killing at least 1 000 people and injuring 1 500
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.9 hit the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region at 20:54 UTC on June 21, 2022 (01:24 LT, June 22). The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6 miles). EMSC is reporting M5.9 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
