Storm Amy rapidly intensifying near Ireland and the UK
Storm Amy is forecast to bring hurricane-force winds to Ireland and the UK on October 3, 2025, with Met Office amber warnings and Met Éireann red marine warnings in effect.
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New gamma-Horologii meteor shower discovered during outburst over southern hemisphere
A previously unknown meteor shower, the gamma-Horologii, was detected in the southern hemisphere between September 15 and 26, 2025. The outburst is ongoing, with the radiant located near the star gamma Horologii.
Asteroid 2025 TF flew just 420 km (260 miles) above Antarctica, second-closest flyby on record
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2025 TF made an extremely close approach to Earth at 00:49 UTC on October 1, 2025, reaching a nominal distance of 0.02 LD (0.00005 AU / 6 790 km / 4 220 miles) from Earth’s center — equivalent to about 419 km (260 miles) above the surface over Antarctica. At this distance, it is now classified as the second-closest asteroid flyby ever recorded.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 24-30, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for two volcanoes from September 24–30, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 22 volcanoes.
Positive polarity CH HSS sparks G3 – Strong geomagnetic storm
A G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm is in progress on October 2, 2025, driven by a positive-polarity coronal hole high-speed stream (CH HSS). The U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued an active warning valid until 12:00 UTC, with aurora sightings possible as far south as Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Oregon.
Dual lava fountains from Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater reach 400 m (1 300 feet), Hawaii
Episode 34 of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption ended at 07:03 HST (17:03 UTC) on October 1, 2025, after 6 hours of lava fountaining from two vents in Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the volcano’s summit, Hawaii. Lava fountains reached up to 400 m (1 300 feet), erupting about 9 million m³ of lava at a peak effusion rate of 500 yd³/s. The eruption filled much of the western crater floor before activity ceased.
Six homes destroyed by coastal flooding in Buxton, North Carolina
Dangerous coastal flooding from hurricanes Humberto and Imelda collapsed six oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, on September 30, 2025, with debris forcing beach closures and travel restrictions on NC12. Authorities warn of additional collapses as long-period swells continue.
Coastal bluff collapse damages backyards in Rancho Palos Verdes, California
A section of coastal bluff measuring about 91–122 m (300–400 feet) collapsed in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on September 28, 2025, falling 15–18 m (50–60 feet) toward the ocean. Four backyards were damaged, but no homes sustained structural damage, and no injuries were reported. Authorities said the collapse occurred outside the long-active Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex, located about 6 km (4 miles) away.
At least 69 dead after M6.9 earthquake hits Cebu and Leyte, central Philippines
A powerful M6.9 earthquake hit Cebu and Leyte, Philippines at 21:59 local time (13:59 UTC) on September 30, 2025, leaving at least 69 dead and more than 200 injured. Authorities reported extensive structural collapses in towns across Cebu and landslides and transport disruption in Leyte.
Strong M6.0 earthquake hits Bali Sea, Indonesia
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Bali Sea, Indonesia at 16:49 UTC on September 30, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 13.9 km (6 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles).
