Impulsive X1.5 solar flare erupts from geoeffective AR 3006
An impulsive solar flare measuring X1.5 erupted at 13:55 UTC on May 10, 2022, from Active Region 3006. The event started at 13:50 UTC and ended at 13:59.
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“Yellow brick road” – Unique formation found on Nootka Seamount
While diving on the Liliʻuokalani Ridge within Papahānaumokuakea Marine National Monument, the Ocean Exploration Trust expedition aboard the E/V Nautilus found what they described as an ‘incredibly unique and fascinating’ feature resembling a ‘yellow brick road’ to the city of Atlantis.
Earthquake swarm on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
Earthquake activity is ongoing in the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Icelandic Met Office reports. Distinctive swarms have been located by the Reykjanes Power plant, Eldvörp, Sundhnjúkagígar, Hagafell east of mount Þorbjörn, and lake Kleifarvatn from May 2 to 8, 2022.
Large rockslide hits Bijie City, Guizhou, China
A large rockslide hit Baiyan Community in Bijie City, Guizhou, China on May 8, 2022, leaving 1 person dead and 2 others missing.
Asteroid 2022 JO1 to fly past Earth at 0.18 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2022 JO1 will fly past Earth at a distance of 0.18 LD / 0.00047 AU (69 567 km / 43 227 miles) at 12:47 UTC on May 10, 2022.
Tropical Cyclone “Asani” intensifies, moving WNW toward Andhra Pradesh, India
Severe Cyclonic Storm “Asani” – the first named storm of the 2022 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, has intensified over the past 24 hours and is moving WNW at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph) toward the Andhra Pradesh, India.
Shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea at 22:33 UTC on May 9, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.5 at a depth of 10 km.
Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits near the coast of Taiwan
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit near the northeastern coast of Taiwan at 06:23 UTC on May 9, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 27 km (16.7 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles).
Spain expected to produce the lowest volume of fruit in 40 years
Spain is expected to produce its lowest volume of fruit in the last 40 years due to frost that hit its fruit-production regions in early April, especially the Ebro Valley – one of the most important producing areas of sweet fruit in Europe.
Severe dust storm hits Iraq, forcing more than 5 000 people to seek medical assistance
More than 5 000 people were forced to seek medical assistance and one person has died after severe dust storm swept over large parts of Iraq on May 5, 2022. This is the 7th dust storm to hit the country so far this month.
