Large tornado captured on video near Dodgeville, Wisconsin
A large tornado was confirmed on the ground near Dodgeville, Wisconsin at approximately 12:28 CDT (17:28 UTC) on July 16, 2025, according to live video and trained spotter reports.
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New volcanic eruption opens 1 km-long fissure southeast of Litla-Skógfell, Iceland
A fissure eruption began at the Sundhnúksgígar crater row, southeast of Litla-Skógfell, Iceland, around 03:54 UTC on July 16, 2025. The eruptive fissure is approximately 700–1 000 m (2 300–3 280 feet) long and appears to be propagating northward, with lava flowing southeast and no immediate threat to infrastructure.
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding threaten Florida and Gulf Coast as Invest 93L moves westward
A low-pressure system designated Invest 93L is moving westward across the Florida Peninsula on July 15, 2025, with a medium chance of tropical cyclone development in the northeastern Gulf by mid-week. The system could become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter later this week, potentially affecting the northern Gulf Coast with heavy rain and localized flooding.
Man injured after reported tornado hits Tauranga Bay Holiday Park, Northland
A reported tornado damaged multiple caravans and injured one man at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park, Northland, on July 15, 2025. One campervan was overturned with a man trapped inside, while another was completely destroyed, according to eyewitnesses.
Sudden eruption produces dense ash plume at Erta Ale volcano, Ethiopia
A sudden explosive eruption at Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression produced a dense ash plume on the morning of July 15, 2025, interrupting its recent phase of steady lava activity.
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits south of Panama
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit south of Panama at 17:16 UTC on July 14, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 18 km (11.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
Strong M6.7 earthquake hits Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia at 05:49 UTC (12:49 local time) on July 14, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 80 km (50 miles). PMKG is reporting M6.7 at a depth of 98 km (60 miles); EMSC M6.7 at 80 km (50 miles).
Southern Concord Fault found to be slowly shifting, changing seismic hazard maps for Bay Area suburbs
Creep measurements along the Concord Fault show consistent right-lateral motion of 2–3 mm/year (0.08–0.12 inches/year), prompting a shift in the official fault trace by up to 500 m (1 640 feet) and placing urban homes and infrastructure directly within a newly defined hazard zone.
Red Warning for heavy rain in Tasman District after weeks of wet weather, New Zealand
MetService issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain for parts of New Zealand’s Tasman District at 09:59 LT on July 11, 2025, warning of flooding, slips, and dangerous road conditions due to highly saturated ground and further rainfall expected through 23:00 LT tonight.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 2–8, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from July 2 to 8, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
