The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 2 – 8, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from October 2 – 8, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.
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Fast CME produced by X1.8 solar flare impacts Earth, producing G4 – Severe geomagnetic storm
Coronal mass ejection (CME) produced by X1.8 solar flare on October 9, 2024, impacted Earth at 15:15 UTC on October 10, at nearly 2.4 million km/h (1.5 million miles per hour), triggering G4 – Severe geomagnetic storm.
Category 3 Hurricane “Milton” makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida
Hurricane “Milton” made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County along the west coast of Florida at 00:30 UTC on October 10, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 205 km/h (120 mph) and a minimum central pressure of 954 hPa, making it a Category 3 hurricane.
7th confirmed tornado of the day hits Florida as Milton’s storm surge begins
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Miami have confirmed the 7th tornado linked to Hurricane “Milton” just hours before its expected landfall in Florida. As of 14:40 LT, 39 Tornado Warnings have been issued, with more tornadoes possible through the night. Tropical-storm-force winds have begun impacting Florida’s west coast, while rising water levels at the Naples Pier indicate the start of Milton’s storm surge across southwestern coastal areas. Multiple warnings remain in effect across the Florida peninsula.
X1.4 solar flare erupts on the Sun’s west limb — second X-class flare of the day
An impulsive solar flare measuring X1.4 erupted beyond the Sun’s west limb at 15:47 UTC on October 9, 2024. The event started at 15:44 and ended at 15:53 UTC.
Strong solar radiation in progress, severe geomagnetic storm watch in effect
A strong solar radiation storm is currently in progress as a result of a major X1.8 solar flare at 01:56 UTC on October 9, 2024.
Large area of destructive storm surge forecast as extremely dangerous Hurricane “Milton” hits Florida
Category 5 Hurricane “Milton” is moving NE toward Florida, U.S. at 22 km/h (14 mph) with maximum sustained winds of 260 km/h (160 mph). Milton is forecast to make landfall late tonight or early Thursday along the Florida Gulf Coast, threatening large area with severe storm surges, destructive winds, and heavy rainfall.
Major X1.8 solar flare produces Earth-directed CME, impact expected late October 10
A major solar flare measuring X1.8 erupted from Earth-facing Active Region 3848 at 01:56 UTC on October 9, 2024. The event started at 01:25 and ended at 02:43 UTC. A fast-moving full halo coronal mass ejection (CME) was produced during the event, with the impact expected from late October 10 to early on October 11.
G3 – Strong geomagnetic storm following CME impact produced by X9.0 solar flare
The coronal mass ejection (CME) produced by the X9.0 solar flare on October 3, 2024, impacted Earth around 07:30 UTC on October 6, elevating solar wind parameters.
Major X2.1 and long-duration X1.0 solar flares erupt from AR 3842
A major solar flare measuring X2.1 erupted from Active Region 3842 at 19:13 UTC on October 7, 2024. The event started at 19:02 and ended at 19:31 UTC.
