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  • The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 14 – 20, 2021

    New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from July 14 – 20, 2021. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Suwanosejima, Ryukyu Islands (Japan) | Taal, Luzon (Philippines). Ongoing activity: Dukono,…

  • Deadly floods and mudslides hit Tajikistan

    At least 12 people have died after heavy rain caused severe floods and mudslides in Tajikistan's Sughd Region on July 19, 2021. According to the country's Committee of Emergency Situations, two people died, 15 homes and 3 km (1.8 miles) of roads were damaged…

  • Severe flooding hits Colorado and New Mexico, U.S.

    At least 3 people have been killed and 3 others remain missing after severe flooding hit parts of Colorado and New Mexico, U.S. late Tuesday (LT), July 20, 2021. At 01:44 UTC on July 21, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office in northern Colorado issued a mandatory…

  • Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits off the coast of Panama

    A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit off the coast of Panama at 21:15 UTC on July 21, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter was located 69 km (43 miles)…

  • Two dams collapse after heavy rains hit Inner Mongolia, China

    Two dams in North China's Inner Mongolia collapsed on Sunday, July 18, 2021, after heavy rains falling since Saturday. Local citizens were evacuated before the collapse and while material damage is huge, there are no reports of casualties. The combined water…