Lake Shasta’s reservoir nears capacity, easing water supply concerns, California
The water level in Lake Shasta, California’s largest reservoir, has risen significantly this month, providing relief to local residents who rely on the water source.
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Moderately strong M5.4 solar flare erupts from Region 3256
A moderately strong solar flare measuring M5.4 erupted from Active Region 3256 at 07:37 UTC on March 30, 2023. The event started at 07:24 and ended at 07:43 UTC.
State of national emergency declared in Tumbes, Piura, and Lambayeque, Peru
Heavy rains affecting Peru since January 2023 have led to 12 deaths, 134 000 affected people, and 19 000 severely affected or homeless individuals.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: March 22 – 28, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from March 222 – 28, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18.
Eruption at Bezymianny volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, Russia
A series of explosions took place at the Russian Bezymianny volcano on March 29, 2023, prompting KVERT to raise the Aviation Color Code from Yellow to Orange. The last notable eruption at the volcano took place in October 2022.
Impulsive X1.2 solar flare erupts from AR 3256
An impulsive solar flare measuring X1.2 at its peak erupted from AR 3256 at 02:33 UTC on March 29, 2023. The event started at 02:18 and ended at 02:40 UTC.
Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits near the coast of Hokkaido, Japan
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.1 hit near the coast of Hokkaido, Japan at 09:18 UTC on March 28, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles). The USGS is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 30 km (18 miles); EMSC M6.0 at a depth of 40 km (25 miles).
Increased activity at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano experienced an increase in activity over the past 12 hours, resulting in three intense eruptions from late March 27 to early March 28, 2023.
M6.1 earthquake hits Solomon Islands
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit the Solomon Islands at 22:19 UTC on March 27, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 86 km (53 miles).
Increased activity at Lewotolo volcano, Indonesia
The activity at Lewotolo volcano, located in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, intensified over the weekend. The Alert Level remains at 2 (on a scale of 1 – 4), and the public is warned to stay 2 km (1.2 miles) away from the summit crater.
