Category G2 – Moderate geomagnetic storm predicted for November 29
A coronal mass ejection (CME) associated with filament eruption near Region 3901 at around 20:24 UTC on November 25, 2024, is forecast to reach Earth late November 28 (UTC).
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Strong and shallow M6.4 earthquake hits near the coast of Noto Peninsula, Japan
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.4 hit near the coast of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, at 13:47 UTC on November 26, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). USGS are EMSC are reporting M6.1 at a depth of 10 km.
Extreme winter storm impacts expected in Southern Sierra Nevada
The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes has warned of an intense winter storm impacting the Southern Sierra Nevada and parts of the Intermountain West from November 25 to 28, 2024. Forecasts indicate over 180 mm (7 inches) of precipitation and snow accumulations exceeding 1.5 m (5 feet) at higher elevations, with flash flood and winter storm warnings in effect.
M9.4 solar flare erupts beyond northeastern limb
A strong solar flare measuring M9.4 erupted beyond the Sun’s northeastern limb at 07:42 UTC on November 25, 2024. The event started at 07:24 and ended at 08:03 UTC.
Atmospheric river to impact California starting November 25, bringing new rounds of heavy rain and snow
A new atmospheric river is forecast to bring heavy rain and significant snowfall to California starting Monday, November 25, 2024, with potential flash flooding and major winter storm impacts in central and southern regions, according to the Center For Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E).
Solar radiation storm reaches S2 – Moderate level following farside eruption
A strong solar flare erupted well beyond the west limb of the Sun at approximately 18:00 UTC on November 21, 2024. This event produced a large coronal mass ejection (CME) and sparked a solar radiation storm on Earth reaching S2 – Moderate levels on November 22.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: November 13 – 19, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 8 volcanoes from November 13 – 19, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes.
Lava destroys Blue Lagoon parking lot in latest eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
Lava from a nearby volcanic flow consumed the entire parking lot of Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort in Grindavik, Iceland, at 14:00 local time on November 21, 2024.
Prolonged atmospheric river triggers High Risk (level 4/4) of Excessive Rainfall alert for Northern California coastline
Two powerful Pacific storm systems and an atmospheric river event will continue impacting the Pacific Northwest and northern California through the end of this week with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and higher-elevation mountain snow.
Grindavík evacuated as new volcanic eruption begins on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
A new volcanic fissure opened up between Stóra-Skógfell and Sýlingarfell, near the town of Grindavík, Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, at 23:14 local time (LT) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. This marked the year’s seventh eruption in this region.
