CME impacts Earth, producing G3 – Strong geomagnetic storming
A coronal mass ejection (CME) produced by filament eruption on August 2, 2023, combined with a smaller CME produced on August 1 and reached our planet at 02:53 UTC on August 5.
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Large landslide hits Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath Yatra route, leaving at least 19 people missing
A large landslide triggered by heavy rainfall swept away several structures on the Kedarnath Yatra route in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on August 4, 2023, leaving at least 3 people dead and 19 others missing.
Historic rainfall in Hebei displaces 1.2 million people — more than a year’s worth in a couple of days, China
The remnants of Typhoon “Doksuri” battered northern China from July 29 to August 1, 2023, unloading an entire year’s worth of rainfall and triggering devastating floods. The worst affected were Beijing and Hebei’s Zhuozhou where more than 1.2 million people were evacuated. At least 30 people have lost their lives and more than 30 remain missing.
Solar filament eruption produces Earth-directed CME, impact expected late August 4 to early August 5
An active filament channel in the vicinity of Region 3386 erupted simultaneously with M1.3 solar flare at 08:12 UTC on August 2, 2023, producing an Earth-directed CME.
Very bright fireball explodes over the eastern U.S.
A very bright fireball exploded over the eastern United States at around 06:13 UTC (02:16 EDT) on August 2, 2023, producing a sonic boom.
Rare supercell tornado hits Ilirska Bistrica, causing significant damage, Slovenia
A rare tornado hit the town of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia at around 20:00 UTC on August 1, 2023, resulting in substantial damage. Luckily, there were no injuries reported. This is the first confirmed tornado to hit Slovenia since August 20, 2014.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 26 – August 1, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from July 26 to August 1, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
At least 11 dead, 27 missing as remnants of Typhoon “Doksuri” drop record-breaking rain on Beijing, China
The remnants of Typhoon “Doksuri” dropped extremely heavy rains over Beijing and neighboring regions from July 29 to August 1, 2023, leaving at least 11 people dead and another 27 missing. Doksuri made landfall in Jinjiang, Fujian province around 02:00 UTC on July 28 as the strongest typhoon to hit Fujian since 2016. Before hitting China, Doksuri left at least 52 people dead in the Philippines.
Record-breaking rainfall leads to destructive flooding in Beijing, at least 11 fatalities and 27 missing, China
The remnants of Typhoon “Doksuri” dropped record-breaking rainfall in China’s capital Beijing on July 30 and 31, 2023, leading to severe flooding. The historic rainfall measuring 687 mm (27 inches) over 48 hours resulted in at least two deaths and the evacuation of more than 50 000 people. This extreme rainfall event is still in progress.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 19 – 25, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 11 volcanoes. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
