Earthquake swarm at Campi Flegrei volcano, Italy
A new earthquake swarm was registered at Campi Flegrei volcano, Italy on July 26, 2024. This is the latest episode in a series of such events this year.
Teo Blašković founded The Watchers in 2011 and edited it until 2026, covering seismic and volcanic activity, extreme weather, space weather and near-Earth objects. Articles on this page are his archive.
Major explosion at Stromboli volcano, Italy
A major explosion took place at Stromboli volcano, Italy at 19:16 UTC on July 26, 2024.
Wildfire devastates Jasper National Park, forces mass evacuations, Canada
A destructive wildfire continues to engulf parts of Jasper National Park and the adjacent town of Jasper in Alberta, Canada, leading to extensive evacuations and significant structural damage. As of this morning, the fire, which started due to lightning, has destroyed an estimated 30 – 50 % of buildings in the area.
Elevated unrest, short-lived vigorous steam and gas plume above White Island volcano, New Zealand
A short-lived, vigorous steam and gas plume was observed rising above the White Island volcano in New Zealand on July 26, 2024. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2 (moderate to heightened unrest), and the Aviation Color Code remains Yellow.
California’s Park Fire explodes into massive ‘inferno consuming everything in its path’
In just several hours, the Park Fire in California exploded from a 162 ha (400 acres) fire to more than 58 750 ha (145 000 acres) massive inferno, consuming everything in its path. One person has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze.
Major X14 solar flare erupts on the Sun’s far side, the strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25
A major solar flare measuring X14 erupted on the Sun’s far side at 00:00 UTC on July 23, 2024, producing a full halo coronal mass ejection (CME). The event sent energetic particles throughout the solar system, including Earth, where it caused an S1 – Minor solar radiation storm.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 17 – 23, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 8 volcanoes from July 17 to 23, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Analysis of the July 23, 2024, hydrothermal explosion in Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park
A hydrothermal explosion occurred in Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park at approximately 16:00 UTC on July 23, 2024.
High-level eruption at Bezymianny volcano, Russia
A strong explosive eruption began at Bezymianny volcano, Kamchatka, Russia, at 15:10 UTC on July 24, 2024, ejecting ash up to 12 km (40 000 feet) above sea level.
Hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin thermal area damages nearby boardwalk
A small hydrothermal explosion occurred in Yellowstone National Park in the Biscuit Basin thermal area at around 16:19 UTC (10:19 MST) on July 23, 2024.
