Small eruption at Matthew Island volcano, first since 1956, Vanuatu Volcanic Arc
A small, low-level eruption was detected at Mathew Island, Vanuatu Volcanic Arc at 21:50 UTC on July 15, 2024.
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Major X1.2 solar flare erupts from AR 3738
A major solar flare measuring X1.2 erupted from Active Region 3738 at 02:34 UTC on July 14, 2024. The event started at 02:23 and ended at 02:48 UTC.
Strong paroxysmal event at Stromboli summit craters causes pyroclastic flow, Italy
A notable paroxysmal eruption occurred at Stromboli’s summit craters at 12:07 UTC on July 11, 2024, producing an eruptive column and pyroclastic flow along the Sciara del Fuoco.
Strong and shallow M6.4 earthquake hits near the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 hit off the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada at 15:08 UTC on July 11, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 3 – 9, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from July 3 to 9, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.
Deep M7.1 earthquake hits Moro Gulf, Philippines
A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.1 hit Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines at 02:13 UTC on July 11, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 620 km (385 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits south of Africa
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit south of Africa at 04:55 UTC on July 10, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds hit southeastern Texas as Hurricane “Beryl” makes landfall near Matagorda
Hurricane “Beryl” made landfall near Matagorda, Texas at around 09:00 UTC on Monday, July 8, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h (80 mph), making it a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir Simpson scale.
Deep M6.3 earthquake hits off the west coast of Ogasawara Islands, Japan
A deep earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.3 hit off the west coast of Ogasawara Islands at 20:02 UTC on July 7, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 530 km (329 miles). USGS is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 571 km (354 miles).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 26 – July 2, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from June 26 – July 2, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.
