Long-duration X1.0 solar flare erupts from Region 3354
A long-duration X1.0 solar flare erupted from Active Region 3354 (beta-gamma-delta) at 23:14 UTC on July 2, 2023. The event started at 22:54 and ended at 23:58 UTC.
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Strong M6.9 earthquake hits Tonga region
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.9 hit the Tonga region at 10:27 UTC on July 2, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 225 km (139.8 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.7 at a depth of 224 km (139.1 miles).
M5.8 earthquake hits Indonesia, damaging at least 93 buildings and killing 1 person
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.8 hit near the coast of Java, Indonesia at 12:57 UTC on June 30, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 85.7 km (53.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Canada’s wildfire emissions reach record high in 2023, impacting global air quality
The annual emissions from wildfires in Canada as of June 26, 2023, have reached record levels, marking the largest amount the country has seen since satellite monitoring began in 2003.
Two phreatic bursts at Taal volcano in Batangas Province, Philippines
The Taal Volcano in Batangas Province, Philippines, experienced two phreatic bursts in 24 hours to 21:00 UTC on June 29, 2023, as well as 9 volcanic earthquakes and 5 volcanic tremors. Alert Level 1 is in effect; entry into Taal Volcano Island PDZ is forbidden.
Destructive derecho sweeps across Midwest, leaving widespread damage and over 1.2 million people without power
An intense derecho ripped across the Midwest on Thursday, June 29, 2023, unleashing life-threatening wind gusts of over 160 km/h (100 mph) and leaving more than 500 000 households without power across Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. This potent line of thunderstorms caused significant property damage and affected millions of Americans.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 21 – 27, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from June 21 – 27, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes.
Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits south of Tonga
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit south of Tonga at 07:16 UTC on June 25, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 7.1 km (4.4 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 49 km (30 miles).
Impressive, long-lasting fireball over Sao Paulo, Brazil
A long-lasting fireball was recorded over Brazil at 21:39 UTC on June 19, 2023. The event lasted over 20 seconds.
Bright green meteor visible over five Brazilian states
A bright green meteor entered Earth’s atmosphere over Brazil at 02:30 UTC on June 22, 2023, illuminating the night sky across five Brazilian states before disintegrating.
