Strong explosive eruption at Stromboli volcano, Italy
A strong explosive eruption took place at Stromboli volcano, Italy at 14:11 UTC on May 25, 2022. This is the second eruption at the volcano since May 13.
Teo Blašković founded The Watchers in 2011 and edited it until 2026, covering seismic and volcanic activity, extreme weather, space weather and near-Earth objects. Articles on this page are his archive.
EF-2 tornado confirmed in Uxbridge, Canada
Wind gusts near 195 km/h (121 mph) wreaked havoc in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada as a derecho swept through the region over the Victoria Day long weekend.
Asteroid 2022 KG1 flew past Earth at 0.16 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2022 KG1 flew past Earth at a distance of just 0.16 LD / 0.00040 AU (60 012 km / 37 408 miles) at 11:11 UTC on May 22, 2022. This is the 57th known asteroid to fly past Earth within 1 lunar distance and the 5th so far this month.
Eruption at Bezymianny volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, Russia
A new eruption took place at Bezymianny volcano in Russia at 20:34 UTC on May 23, 2022. According to the Tokyo VAAC, ash is rising up to 5.2 km (17 000 feet) above sea level, drifting NW.
Swarm mission discovers interannual waves in Earth’s core
Using information from ESA’s Swarm satellite mission, scientists have discovered a completely new type of magnetic wave that sweeps across the outermost part of Earth’s outer core every seven years. The discovery offers a way to probe the cylindrical radial component of the magnetic field inside Earth’s core.
Record-low temperatures hit southern Brazil
Temperatures in Brazil began dopping early last week with the approach of Subtropical Storm “Yakecan” – eventually reaching unprecedented lows in the country’s south.
At least 9 killed as fast-moving severe thunderstorms hit the most populated part of Canada, leaving 1 000 km of damage
A line of fast-moving severe thunderstorms (derecho) swept over southern Ontario and Quebec – the most populated part of Canada – on May 21, 2022, leaving roughy 1 000 km (620 miles) of damage in its wake and at least 9 people dead. It developed near Sarnia, Ontario late Saturday morning and tracked northeast over southern Ontario toward Ottawa in the afternoon.
Shallow M6.1 earthquake hits off the east coast of Hachijojima Island, Japan
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.1 hit off the east coast of Hachijojima Island, Japan at 15:17 UTC on May 22, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). USGS is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 15.8 km (9.8 miles), EMSC M6.0 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
Deep M6.3 earthquake hits south of the Fiji islands
A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit south of the Fiji islands at 07:06 UTC on May 22, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 589.5 km (366 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 607 km (377 miles).
Strong M6.1 earthquake hits Luzon, Philippines
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit Luzon, Philippines at 21:50 UTC on May 21, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 129 km (80 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 175 km (108 miles); PHIVOLCS M6.1 at 126 km (78 miles).
