Strong explosive eruption at Sakurajima volcano, Japan
A strong explosive eruption was registered at Sakurajima volcano, Japan at 04:58 UTC on July 20, 2024.
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Bright fireball over Massachusetts, U.S.
A bright fireball was reported streaking through the night sky over the Northeastern United States at 01:36 UTC on July 20, 2024 (21:36 EDT, July 19).
Strong M6.0 earthquake hits Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Fox Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska at 03:13 UTC on July 19, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 41.5 km (26 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Very strong M7.4 earthquake hits Chile – Argentina border region
A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.4 hit the Chile – Argentina border region at 01:50 UTC on July 19, 2024 (21:50 LT, July 18). The agency is reporting a depth of 126 km (78 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Large rockfall in Du’an, Hadhramaut, eastern Yemen
A large rockfall caused by recent rainfall hit Hissn Basim village in Du’an district, Hadhramaut governorate of eastern Yemen on Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2024, causing panic among residents.
Severe cold snap devastates South African crops
Unusually cold temperatures have severely impacted agriculture in South Africa this month, particularly in Limpopo Province.
Powerful storm and flooding in eastern Afghanistan claim over 40 lives, destroy 400 homes
A powerful storm brought heavy rain to eastern Afghanistan on July 15, 2024, causing severe flooding in the Nangarhar Province and the surrounding regions. At least 40 lives were lost and hundreds injured.
Bright daylight fireball over New York City, U.S.
A bright daylight fireball disintegrated over New York City at 15:15 UTC (11:15 EDT) on July 16, 2024. Many people reported booms and shaking around this time, but they were probably caused by military exercises in the vicinity.
Powerful X1.9 solar flare erupts, producing strong CME
A powerful solar flare measuring X1.9 erupted from departing Active Region 3738 at 13:26 UTC on July 16, 2024. The event started at 13:11 and ended at 13:36 UTC.
Continuous moderate gas and steam plume rising from White Island volcano, New Zealand
Continuous moderate gas and steam plum emissions have been rising from White Island volcano since July 10, 2024. Although the Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2, eruptions can still occur with little or no warning.
