Tornado damages homes and school in Princeton, Indiana
An EF-1 tornado struck Princeton, Indiana, on April 10, 2025, causing widespread damage and leaving over 500 customers without power.
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Damaging storms expected Thursday across the Lower Ohio Valley and Mid-South
A developing storm system over the Eastern United States is expected to bring severe weather, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and snow, from Thursday, April 10, 2025, through the weekend. This system is anticipated to produce strong to severe thunderstorms in these regions late Thursday into early Friday, with damaging winds and large hail as the main hazards. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms in the affected areas.
Explosive activity, strong ash emissions observed at Etna volcano, Italy
Mount Etna’s Southeast Crater exhibited intensified Strombolian activity on April 8, 2025, leading to strong emission of volcanic ash clouds reaching altitudes of approximately 5.5 km (3.4 miles) above the volcano and drifting southeast. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red.
Very strong M6.9 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, hazardous tsunami waves possible
A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.9 hit New Britain region of Papua New Guinea at 20:05 UTC on April 4, 2025 (06:05 LT, April 5). The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Drone video shows extensive tornado damage in Jeffersontown, Kentucky
Drone footage released on April 3, 2025, shows major tornado damage in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, where buildings were destroyed in an industrial park on April 2. A separate tornado in Ballard County left four people injured, one critically.
Very strong M6.9 earthquake hits Reykjanes Ridge
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.9 hit Reykjanes Ridge, Atlantic Ocean at 14:09 UTC on April 3, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.8 at a depth of 7 km (4.3 miles).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: March 26–April 1, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from March 26 to April 1, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 21 volcanoes.
Historic rainfall, significant flooding risk expected in parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Illinois
A powerful spring storm system will bring a barrage of life-threatening weather, including flash flooding and strong tornadoes, to portions of the Lower Ohio Valley and Mid-South on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The flash flood threat is only the beginning of a multi-day catastrophic and potentially historic event.
Shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge at 00:29 UTC on April 2, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Volcanic eruption reported near Grindavík, Iceland
A new volcanic eruption has just begun north of the dam near Grindavík, Iceland, the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) reported at 09:45 UTC. A Coast Guard helicopter was sent to confirm the exact location and size of the eruption. This is the 11th eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021 and the 9th on the Sundhnúk crater series.
