Pyroclastic flows and lava overflow at Stromboli volcano, Italy
Pyroclastic flows and lava overflow were observed on the Sciara del Fuoco, Stromboli volcano on October 9, 2022.
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Hurricane “Julia” makes landfall in Nicaragua
Hurricane “Julia” made landfall along the coast near Laguna de Perlas in Nicaragua at 07:15 UTC on October 9, 2022, with maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h (85 mph), making it a Category 1 hurricane.
Increased activity at Bulusan volcano, Philippines
Activity under Bulusan volcano, Philippines increased on October 6, 2022. While the volcano is still on Alert Level 0 (Normal), this is subject to change should current activity persist.
Very bright fireball over central Spain
A very bright fireball streaked through the night sky over central Spain at 22:19 UTC on October 6, 2022.
Alert Level for Mayon volcano raised to 2, Philippines
PHIVOLCS raised the Alert Level for Mayon volcano from 1 to 2 on October 7, 2022. The current unrest is driven by shallow magmatic processes that could eventually lead to phreatic eruptions or even precede hazardous magmatic eruption.
Julia forecast to become a hurricane before reaching Nicaragua
Tropical Storm “Julia” is strengthening and is expected to become a hurricane before reaching the coast of Nicaragua on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Sydney sets new annual rainfall record, Australia
Between January 1 and October 6, 2022, Australia’s largest city – Sydney recorded more than 2 194 mm (86 inches) of rainfall, marking its wettest year since 1858 when the records started. Over the next three months, eastern half of Australia is forecast to receive above median rainfall.
Hurricane Watch issued for San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina islands
Potential Tropical Cyclone 13 is strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to become a tropical depression by tonight (LT), October 6 and become a tropical storm on Friday, October 7.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 28 – October 4, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from September 28 to October 4, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.
At least 10 people killed, 18 missing after avalanche hits Indian Himalayas
At least 10 people have been killed and 18 others remain missing after an avalanche in the Indian Himalayas hit a group of 41 mountaineers on October 4, 2022.
