The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: May 22 – 28, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from May 22 to 28, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes.
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Earthquake swarm detected in Tenerife’s Las Cañadas caldera, Spain
Between 23:42 UTC on May 27 and 04:08 UTC on May 28, 2024, the Canary Seismic Network detected a seismic swarm in Tenerife’s Teide volcano caldera, consisting of dozens of small earthquakes, with 26 located.
Bright fireball lights up night sky over Spain, meteorites likely in Cuenca
A bright fireball was recorded over Spain at 21:03 UTC (23:03 LT) on May 29, 2024, caused by a meteoroid from an asteroid entering Earth’s atmosphere at 57 000 km/h (35 400 mph). The fireball was seen over the province of Cuenca.
More than 75 killed as Tropical Cyclone “Remal” strikes India and Bangladesh
Tropical Cyclone “Remal” — which made landfall over the southern port of Mongla in Bangladesh and the adjoining Sagar Islands in India’s West Bengal on May 26, 2024, has left more than 75 fatalities by May 29. At least 14 people are still missing. The cyclone brought heavy rain and gale-force winds, leading to widespread destruction and significant loss of life.
Long-duration X1.4 solar flare erupts from old region 3664, partial halo CME produced
A major, long-duration solar flare measuring X1.4 erupted from Active Region 3697 (previously numbered 3664) at 14:37 UTC on May 29, 2024. This is the second X-class solar flare since May 27.
Eruption starts north of Grindavik, lava fountains reach 50 m (164 feet) high, Iceland
A new eruption started near Sundhnúkur north of Grindavík, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 12:46 UTC on May 29, 2024. The eruption is in the same area as the previous eruption.
Delhi-NCR registers national record-high temperature of 52.9 °C (127.2 °F)
New Delhi, India, recorded a national record-high temperature of 52.3 °C (126.1 °F) on May 29, 2024. This record was set at 14:30 LT in Mungeshpur, breaking the previous record of 51 °C (124 °F) in Rajasthan’s Phalodi town in 2016.
Severe storms and heavy rainfall across Texas and Oklahoma
Severe weather is anticipated across Texas and southern Oklahoma on Tuesday, with strong storms expected to bring damaging winds, large hail, and the risk of flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for central Texas, warning residents to stay alert and prepared for severe conditions.
Typhoon “Ewiniar” (Aghon) hits the Philippines, causing deaths and widespread damage
Typhoon “Ewiniar” — known as Aghon in the Philippines, formed on May 25, 2024, northeast of Davao City, Philippines as the first named storm of the 2024 Pacific typhoon season. The system made multiple landfalls, causing three fatalities, injuries to seven individuals, and impacting approximately 19 000 people across various regions. Heavy rain, landslides, and widespread damage were reported as the storm progressed.
More than 2 000 buried in massive landslide, Papua New Guinea government reports
A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea’s Enga province on May 24, 2024, buried over 2 000 people, according to government reports released today.
