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Scientists from the Institute of Geosciences, the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) and representatives of Iceland’s civil protection met on July 25, 2022, to discuss land changes and earthquakes at Askja volcano observed over the past few months.
Monitoring networks at Stromboli volcano recorded lava overflow from the volcano’s North crater area starting at 17:30 UTC on July 27, 2022.
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit off the coast of Antofagasta, Chile at 04:15 UTC on July 28, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 44.5 km (27.6 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 45 km (27.9 miles); CSN Chile M6.2 at a depth of 55 km (34.1 miles).
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Antofagasta, Chile at 18:58 UTC on July 27, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 99 km (61 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 78 km (48 miles).
A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by PHIVOLCS as M7.0 hit Luzon, Philippines at 00:43 UTC (08:43 LT) on July 27, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 17 km (10.5 miles). USGS is reporting M7.0 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), EMSC M7.1 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
A new increase in seismic activity has been recorded in the area of the Chiles-Cerro Negro Volcanic Complex (CVCCN) and its surroundings since May 2022, which includes volcano-tectonic and long-period earthquakes which are now at more shallow depths than those recorded in previous years.
This bright bolide was spotted over Andalucia, Spain at 23:04 UTC on July 26, 2022. It was almost as bright as the full Moon.
Historic levels of rainfall fell over St. Louis, Missouri overnight Tuesday, July 26, 2022, causing widespread flash flooding.
Heavy rains affecting parts of the Central African Republic since July 21, 2022, left at least 13 people dead or missing and thousands of homes submerged or destroyed.
UK’s Members of Parliament said millions of people will be plunged into unmanageable dept this winter unless the government comes up with a solid plan to support those most affected by rising prices.
