Large geyser erupts in Hokkaido, sending jets of water up to 40 m (130 feet) high, Japan
A large geyser started erupting on the grounds of a shrine in Oshamanbe Town, Hokkaido, Japan on August 8, 2022.
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G3 – Strong geomagnetic storm watch
A series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) produced on August 14 and 15, 2022 are expected to couple with a recurrent, negative polarity coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS), sparking G1 – Minor to G3 – Strong geomagnetic storming through August 19.
Paris hit by 80% of average August rainfall in 90 minutes, France
Violent thunderstorms brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of France on August 16, 2022, bringing temporary relief to the drought-stricken country.
Multiple fatalities, cars swept away as severe flooding hits Sonora, Mexico
At least 3 people have been killed and 11 rescued after heavy rains caused severe floods in different parts of Sonora, Mexico on August 13, 2022. The city of Nogales was particularly badly hit, for the second time in 4 days.
ENSO Outlook raised from ‘La Niña WATCH’ to ‘La Niña ALERT’
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has raised the ENSO Outlook status from ‘La Niña WATCH’ to ‘La Niña ALERT’ with the likelihood of La Niña returning this spring increasing to around 3 times the normal risk.
Red warnings for heavy rain issued for Westland and Buller, New Zealand
Significant rain accumulations are expected in the Westland and Buller regions of New Zealand this week, prompting MetService to issue Red Warnings for Heavy Rain for the region.
Multiple Earth-directed CMEs, G2 – Moderate geomagnetic storm predicted for August 18
A G2 – Moderate geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for August 18, 2022, as a result of CME activity on August 14 and 15 coupled with a recurrent, negative polarity CH HSS.
Flash floods in Afghanistan leave over 30 people dead and 100 missing
Severe flash floods hit northern Afghanistan’s Parwan Province on August 13, 2022, leaving more than 30 people dead and around 100 missing.
Earthquake swarm in American Samoa closer to Ta’ū volcano than Vailuluʻu
Earthquake swarm in the Manuʻa islands of American Samoa continues, with a source most likely closer to Ta’ū island than Vailuluʻu seamount, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reports.
Thousands of homes destroyed, 50 people killed after torrential rains hit Nigeria
Thousands of homes have been destroyed and at least 50 people killed in Nigeria’s Jigawa state due to floods caused by nearly continuous heavy rains since late July.
