• Rapidly shrinking Salton Sea raises toxic dust concerns for nearby communities, California

    ByHarsha Borah

    The Salton Sea, California’s largest inland lake, is receding faster than anticipated, primarily due to water diversions from the Colorado River to urban areas like San Diego. A recent study led by Ryan Sinclair of Loma Linda University, involving community scientists and balloon mapping techniques, has documented shoreline changes, revealing that toxic dust levels could further deteriorate air quality for nearby residents.

  • High-energy explosions and lava flows at Stromboli volcano, Italy

    ByHarsha Borah

    Stromboli experienced a series of high-energy explosions on November 2 and 3, 2024, starting with an eruption in the northern crater at 14:20 UTC, followed by another in the same area and a third in the central-southern crater. These events caused hot material to slip down the Sciara del Fuoco and initiated an active lava flow from the north crater. 

  • Subtropical Storm “Patty” impacting the Azores

    ByRishav Kothari

    Subtropical Storm “Patty” formed over the northern Atlantic at 09:00 UTC on Saturday, November 2, 2024, prompting the Azores Meteorological Service to issue Tropical Storm Warnings for all islands of the Azores at 12:05 UTC.

  • Earthquake swarm at Kamaʻehuakanaloa (Lōʻihi) volcano, Hawaii

    ByTeo Blašković

    A period of increased seismic activity started at Kamaʻehuakanaloa volcano (previously known as Lōʻihi) near Hawaii on November 1, 2024, with over 70 recorded earthquakes and two reaching M4.3. Seismicity remains above normal levels today, indicating magma movement beneath the volcano.

  • Rising hunger predicted across 16 global hotspots

    ByTW

    Food insecurity in 16 global regions, spanning 14 countries and two regional clusters, is expected to intensify from November 2024 through May 2025, according to a recent UN report.

  • Severe hailstorm destroys 4 500 ha (11 000 acres) of greenhouses in El Ejido, Spain

    ByTW

    A severe hailstorm hit El Ejido, Spain on Monday, October 28, 2024, destroying 4 500 ha (11 000 acres) of greenhouses and losses reaching up to million dollars. This event took place just one day before the worst floods in Spain’s history hit Valencia, claiming the lives of over 200 people.