G3 – Strong geomagnetic storm following multiple CME impacts
A G3 – Strong geomagnetic storming was observed on August 12, 2024, following multiple impacts from coronal mass ejections (CMEs) produced since August 7.
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Deep M6.5 earthquake hits Sea of Okhotsk, Russia
A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia at 03:28 UTC on August 10, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 406 km (252 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.5 at a depth of 400 km (248 miles).
Robust aftershock sequence with more than 450 earthquakes after M5.2 in Southern California
A robust aftershock sequence, currently exceeding 450 earthquakes, continues to shake Kern County in Southern California after M5.2 on August 7, 2024 — the strongest quake to hit the region in three years.
Eruption at White Island, Volcanic Alert Level raised to 3, New Zealand
A notable eruption took place at White Island volcano, an active stratovolcano in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on August 9, 2024, dispersing minor volcanic ash to the east of the volcano. The Volcanic Alert Level was raised to Level 3, and the Aviation Colour Code was increased to Orange. The activity was most active between 01:00 and 03:00 UTC (13:00 and 15:00 LT).
Japan issues first-ever megaquake warning after M7.1 Kyushu earthquake
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first megaquake advisory on Thursday, August 8, 2024, several hours after the M7.1 earthquake hit near the coast of Kyushu. The advisory warns that if a major earthquake were to occur in the future, strong shaking and large tsunamis would be generated.
Long-duration X1.3 solar flare erupts from geoeffective region
A major, long-duration solar flare measuring X1.3 erupted from Active Region 3777 at 19:35 UTC on August 8, 2024. The event started at 19:01 and ended at 19:57 UTC.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 31 – August 6, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from July 31 to August 6, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Very strong and shallow M7.1 earthquake hits near the coast of Kyushu, Japan
A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M7.1 hit near the coast of Kyushu, Japan at 07:43 UTC on August 8, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 30 km (18.6 miles). USGS is reporting M7.1 at a depth of 25 km (15.5 miles); EMSC M7.1 at a depth of 35 km (21.7 miles).
Asteroid 2024 PY flew past Earth at 0.2 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2024 PY flew past Earth at a distance of 0.24 LD / 0.00063 AU (94 290 km / 58 594 miles) from the center of our planet at 21:36 UTC on August 4, 2024.
Hurricane “Debby” makes landfall in Florida, historic rains expected in parts of Georgia and the Carolinas
Hurricane “Debby” made landfall near Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend at 11:00 UTC on Monday, August 5, 2024. Debby had minimum central pressure of 979 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h (80 mph) at the time of landfall, making it a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. It was moving NNE at 17 km/h (10 mph).
