The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: April 12 – 18, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from April 12 to 18, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
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Record-breaking rice shortage in 2023 threatens global food security
Rice production for 2023 is set to log its largest shortfall in two decades, according to Fitch Solutions. This severe global deficit is primarily driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine, and weather-related challenges in major rice-producing countries like China and Pakistan.
Large dust storm sweeps across China
A large and impressive dust storm swept across China on April 19, 2023, ushering much colder temperatures to the country experiencing unusually high April temperatures.
Very bright fireball explodes over Kyiv, Ukraine
A very bright fireball exploded over Kyiv, Ukraine at about 19:00 UTC (22:00 LT) on April 19, 2023, sparking confusion and fear among residents and prompting authorities to declare an air raid alert.
Asia experiences unprecedented April heatwave
Asia is experiencing a record-breaking April heatwave this year, causing numerous fatalities and shattering temperature records across several countries. In most of Asia, the heat in March and April has been unprecedented.
Large tornado devastates Cole, Oklahoma, claims at least two lives
At least two people have been killed after a large tornado hit Cole, Oklahoma, on April 19, 2023, amid severe weather spawning 15 tornadoes across three states.
Fatal lightning strikes hit Tshimbulu, southern DR Congo amid heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms hit the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo from April 15 to 17, 2023, causing casualties and property damage.
Rapidly melting snow causes widespread flooding in Minnesota, U.S.
Stearns County in Minnesota is experiencing significant flooding as the Mississippi River and its tributaries overflow due to rapidly melting snow, inundating roads, businesses, and residential areas.
Large to giant hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rain expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest, U.S.
A frontal system will bring the potential for severe storms with large to giant hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest on Wednesday, April 19, and Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Heavy rain and giant hail hit Rio Grande do Sul, leaving hundreds of homes damaged, Brazil
Severe weather, including heavy rainfall, strong wind, and severe hailstorms, wreaked havoc in southern Brazil from April 16 to 17, 2023, causing floods and damage to hundreds of homes.
