CME reaches Earth, sparking G1 – Minor geomagnetic storm
Coronal mass ejection (CME) produced by a long-duration C5.6 solar flare on July 21, 2022, hit Earth’s magnetic field at 02:59 UTC on July 23, 2022, sparking G1 – Minor geomagnetic storm.
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Slow eruption of lava at Pavlof volcano, Alaska
Pavlof Volcano continues to erupt from the active vent on its east flank, just below the summit. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange. Previous eruptions of Pavlof indicate that the level of unrest can change quickly and the progression to more significant eruptive activity can occur with little or no warning.
Massive sandstorm engulfs parts of Qinghai, plunging towns into darkness, China
A massive sandstorm engulfed parts of northwest China’s Qinghai Province on July 20, 2022, disrupting traffic and plugging towns into darkness.
Damaging tornado hits Shangqiu, Henan, China
A dangerous tornado hit the suburbs of the city of Shangqiu, China’s Henan Province on July 22, 2022, damaging factories and downing power lines.
Severe flash floods hit Fars Province, leaving at least 20 people dead and 3 missing, Iran
At least 20 people have been killed and 3 others remain missing after heavy rainfall hit parts of southern Iran on July 22, 2022.
CME produced by long duration C5.6 solar flare expected to reach Earth early on July 23
A long-duration C5.6 solar flare erupted from Active Region 3060 at 01:11 UTC on July 21, 2022, generating an impressive Earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 13 – 19, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from July 13 to 19, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes.
G1 – Minor geomagnetic storm watch in effect
A G1-Minor geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for July 21, 22 and 23, 2022 as a result of slow-moving coronal mass ejection (CME) coupled with negative polarity coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS).
Great solar prominence releasing a CME captured in 4K
On July 10, 2022, the Sun featured a gigantic solar prominence over the chromosphere, throwing a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space.
Destructive tornado outbreak hits Jiangsu Province, China
A severe weather outbreak hit China’s Jiangsu Province on July 20, 2022, producing at least 5 tornadoes and leaving significant damage. The number of confirmed tornadoes is expected to rise as more information comes in.
