The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: December 28 – January 3, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from December 28 to January 3, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.
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M5.9 earthquake hits Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.9 hit the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at 14:25 UTC on January 5, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 193.8 km (120.4 miles). EMSC reports M5.9 at a depth of 195 km (121.2 miles).
Major storm and atmospheric river impact California
A major storm and atmospheric river are poised to impact California today and Thursday with heavy to excessive rainfall, flooding with debris flows and landslides near recent burn scar areas, heavy mountain snow and high winds.
Eastern Europe and parts of Asia facing severe cold snap
A severe cold snap is forecast to descend down into Eastern Europe and Asia in the coming days, bringing temperatures down to about -30 °C (-22 °F), as per numerical forecast models.
Large volcanic outburst on Jupiter’s moon Io
A large volcanic outburst was discovered on Jupiter’s moon Io in the fall of 2022.
New eruption at Anak Krakatau, Indonesia
A new small eruption took place at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia at 09:38 UTC (16:38 LT) on January 3, 2022.
Effusive eruption at Etna volcano, Italy
Effusive eruption with active lava flow continues at Etna volcano, Italy since November 27, 2022.
Lava dome growing at Sheveluch volcano, Russia
Lava dome at Sheveluch volcano, Russia continues growing, KVERT reported on January 2, 2023.
Large sinkhole closes Oakland Zoo after major storm, California
A major sinkhole caused by a collapsed culvert formed under the vehicle entrance to the Oakland Zoo in California, U.S. after an unprecedented amount of rainfall hit the region over the past couple of days.
Record floods, widespread damage as ex-Tropical Cyclone “Ellie” drops heavy rains over northern Western Australia
Remnants of Tropical Cyclone “Ellie” have dropped heavy rains over parts of northern Western Australia over the past week, causing record floods and widespread damage.
