Large eruption at Marapi volcano, Indonesia
A large eruption took place at Indonesia’s Marapi volcano at 06:04 UTC (13:04 LT) on May 30, 2024. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange and Alert Level at III (Siaga).
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Severe thunderstorms bring destructive hail to northeast Denver, Boulder, and Broomfield, Colorado
Large hail battered northeast Denver late Thursday night, May 30, 2024, as severe thunderstorms produced intense light shows and hail up to baseball-sized. The National Weather Service issued warnings for several areas, including Boulder, Broomfield, and Denver International Airport.
Severe heatwave claims 54 lives across India
A severe heatwave has claimed at least 54 lives across central, eastern, and northern India, over the past couple of days, with record-breaking temperatures affecting regions including Delhi and Bihar.
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.
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.
