Small earthquakes and ground deformation continue at Taupo volcano, New Zealand
Minor volcanic unrest continues at New Zealand’s Taupō volcano, as shown by continued small earthquakes and ground deformation. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1.
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Paralyzing lake effect snow to impact Great Lakes late this week, U.S.
Periods of heavy lake effect snow will impact the Great Lakes through Sunday, November 20, 2022. Snowfall rates of 50+ mm (2 inches) per hour are expected, creating nearly impossible travel. Between 30 and 60 cm (1 and 2 feet) of snow, with local amounts in excess of 120 cm (4 feet), are likely.
Human-induced M5.3 earthquake, series of aftershocks hit western Texas, U.S.
A shallow earthquake, registered by the USGS as M5.3, hit western Texas at 21:32 UTC on November 16, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 8.3 km (5.1 miles). The quake was followed by a series of aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 2.6 to 4.1.
Floods and landslides claim 4 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Heavy rainfall has been affecting the South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo since November 13, 2022. The event triggered landslides and caused floods and a number of severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
Artemis I – Orion spacecraft launched on a journey beyond the Moon and back
The Space Launch System (SLS) mega rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard lifted off at 06:47 UTC (01:47 EST) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, U.S. on November 16, 2022.
New lava flow forms on Stromboli volcano, Italy
A new lava flow formed on Stromboli volcano, Italy on November 16, 2022. The activity follows major explosive eruptions at the end of September and significant pyroclastic flows in October.
Large rockslide hits stone quarry in Mizoram, India
A large rockslide occurred at a stone quarry in Maudarh, Mizoram’s Hnahthial district, India on November 14, 2022. The event resulted in the deaths of 12 workers and the destruction of 5 excavators, 1 stone crusher, and 1 drilling machine.
Submarine volcanic activity in the Ahyi seamount area, Northern Mariana Islands
A submarine volcanic activity appears to be taking place in the Ahyi seamount volcano area, the Northern Mariana Islands since mid-October 2022. The last eruption at this volcano took place in 2014.
Unusually large, 5-km-long landslide hits Colombia
An unusually large landslide occurred in the village of El Molino, municipality of Villa Caro, Santander, Colombia on November 10, 2022.
Major flash floods hit SE Australia
Widespread rain and thunderstorms impacted large parts of southeast Australia on November 12 and 13, 2022, producing major flash floods, stranding residents and damaging homes.
