Strong M7.4 solar flare erupts from AR 3599, producing CME
A strong solar flare measuring M7.4 erupted from Active Region 3599 (beta-gamma-gamma) at 12:13 UTC on March 10, 2024. The event started at 12:00 UTC and ended at 12:20.
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Severe storm system spawns tornadoes in Alabama and Georgia, U.S.
A powerful storm system has been wreaking havoc across the Gulf Coast for several days spawning a series of tornadoes and causing significant flash flooding across the Southeast. The tornado activity was concentrated in southern Alabama and Georgia, impacting rural communities.
Prolonged winter storm targets interior portions of Northeast, U.S.
A prolonged winter storm will affect interior portions of the Northeast tonight into Monday, March 11, 2024. Additionally, snow squalls are likely over portions of the central Appalachians through the northern Mid-Atlantic on Sunday, the NWS Weather Prediction Center warns.
Torrential rains in West Sumatra cause destructive landslides, fatal floods, Indonesia
Heavy rains affecting West Sumatra since Thursday, March 7, 2024, caused destructive floods and landslides that left at least 21 people dead and 6 others missing, officials said Sunday, March 10, 2024.
SAR arc outbreak over the Baltics and Russia
A coronal mass ejection (CME) that hit Earth on March 3, 2024, sparked G2 – Moderate geomagnetic storming with widespread Stable Auroral Red (SAR) arcs over the Baltics and Russia.
Record-breaking snowfall hits parts of Nebraska, shuts down large stretch of I-80
A powerful snowstorm swept through Nebraska and Colorado on March 7, 2024, leaving behind record-breaking snowfall, closing highways and schools, and setting new daily and all-time snowfall records in parts of Nebraska.
Sudden thunderstorm drops heavy rain and hail across Los Angeles County
A powerful thunderstorm swept through northern and central Los Angeles County on Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2024, bringing with it heavy rain, hail, and an increased risk of flooding. Flash flood warnings were put into effect for parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, as the storm traveled eastward, affecting regions from the San Fernando Valley to the San Gabriel Valley.
Bad weather disrupts seismic monitoring, magma volume at Svartsengi increasing, Iceland
Unfavorable weather conditions have disrupted the earthquake monitoring system on Reykjanes Peninsula by dampening small events, resulting in a lower number of detected earthquakes since Saturday, March 2, 2024. Nevertheless, the volume of magma beneath Svartsengi continues to increase, which could result in a new dike intrusion and possibly an eruption with very short notice.
Strong M6.1 earthquake hits off the coast of Davao, Philippines
A strong earthquake registered by PHIVOLCS as M6.1 hit off the coast of Davao, Mindanao, Philippines at 09:11 UTC (17:11 LT) on March 8, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 105 km (65 miles). USGS and EMSC are reporting M6.0 at a depth of 125 km (77 miles).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: February 28 – March 5, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from February 28 – March 5, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
