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A small asteroid detected by the Mt. Lemmon Survey in Arizona, U.S. at 05:43 UTC today, September 4, 2024, is expected to harmlessly impact Earth’s atmosphere over the Philippines at around 16:39 UTC. The object is designated as asteroid 2024 RW1.
A long-duration solar flare measuring M5.5 erupted from an emerging region on the southeast limb of the Sun at 13:22 UTC on September 1, 2024. The region was numbered 3813 on September 2.
A strong earthquake, registered by the USGS as M6.4, hit the Bougainville region of Papua New Guinea at 20:13 UTC on September 1, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 49 km (30.4 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 53 km (32.9 miles).
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia at 04:24 UTC on August 30, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 27 km (16.7 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from August 21 to 27, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit off the coast of Central America at 21:57 UTC on August 28, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 33.9 km (21 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 34 km (21.1 miles).
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions produced by the new eruption in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland have reached Europe. The forecast and measured SO2 concentrations are currently below the recommended exposure threshold with no major impact on air quality and health.
Typhoon “Shanshan” has slowed down as it neared Japan on August 26, 2024. The system is projected to approach western Japan and the Amami region from Tuesday through Wednesday, August 27 and 28, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, particularly along the Pacific coast. JTWC forecast places the landfall point south of Sasebo at approximately 15:00 UTC on August 29 with maximum sustained winds of around 150 km/h (92 mph).
A very strong earthquake, registered by the USGS as M6.9, hit Tonga at 23:29 UTC on August 25, 2024. The agency reports a depth of 106.7 km (66.3 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.9 at a depth of 102 km (63.4 miles). The quake was followed by an M6.1 at the same depth just one minute later.
Tropical Storm “Hone” formed in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, August 22, 2024, as the 8th named storm of the 2024 Pacific hurricane season. The system is moving W just south of Hawaii, bringing strong winds and heavy rains.
