• Energy prices skyrocket after Russia attacks Ukraine

    Gas and oil prices in Europe skyrocketed after Russia attacked Ukraine early Thursday morning, February 24, 2022. Meanwhile, stock markets around the world tumbled amid rising concerns while Euro plunged to its lowest level against the dollar since June 2020 and hit…

  • Winter storm bringing ice to the Central U.S. shifting to the Mid-Atlantic

    A significant winter storm will bring snow and ice from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley through Thursday night, February 24, 2022, with heavy snow for the Northeast U.S. Thursday night through Friday. Freezing rain and sleet ongoing from north Texas through…

  • Strong M6.0 earthquake hits Jujuy at intermediate depth, Argentina

    A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Jujuy, Argentina at 06:12 UTC on February 22, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 242 km (150 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 231 km (143 miles). The epicenter was located 59 km (36 miles) W of…

  • Strong eruption at Etna, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Italy

    A new paroxysmal eruptive episode started at Etna volcano, Italy at 11:27 UTC on February 21, 2022. This is the second paroxysm at Etna in 2022. Strong strombolian activity, with ash cloud moving toward SE started at the volcano at 11:15 UTC today, forcing Etna…