Small explosion at Kanaga volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Yellow, Alaska
A small explosion was detected at Kanaga Volcano, Alaska at 07:31 UTC on December 19, 2023.
Severe soil liquefaction hits Minhe County after M6.2 earthquake in Gansu, China
Severe soil liquefaction was reported in Minhe County, Gansu, China, following the deadly M6.2 earthquake on December 18, 2023.
Early arrival of rare, iridescent polar stratospheric clouds over Europe
An early outbreak of polar stratospheric clouds, known for their intense iridescence, was reported over parts of northern Europe on December 17, 2023.
Severe weather in Eastern U.S. leads to 5 deaths and 1.7 million without power
At least 5 people have died and more than 700 000 customers (approximately 1.7 million people) were left without power as a powerful coastal storm swept up the East Coast of United States over the past couple of days.
Shallow M6.2 earthquake strikes northwest China, leaving over 140 fatalities, 14 000 homes damaged
At least 118 people were killed and hundreds injured after a shallow M6.2 earthquake hit northwest China on Monday, prompting urgent rescue efforts in harsh winter conditions.
Volcanic eruption starts near Grindavik, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
A new volcanic fissure eruption started at 22:17 UTC on December 18, 2023, about 4 km (2.5 miles) NE of the town of Grindavik, Reykjanes, Iceland. The eruptive fissure is about 4 km long, with the northern end just east of Stóra-Skógfell and the southern end just east of Sundhnúk.
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Gansu-Qinghai border region, China
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.9 hit the Gansu-Qinghai border region, China at 15:59 UTC (23:59 LT) on December 18, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles). China Earthquake Administration is reporting the quake as M6.2.
Parts of Tamil Nadu record 950 mm (37 inches) of rain in 24 hours, India
Parts of Tamil Nadu registered an astonishing 950 mm (37 inches) of rainfall in just 24 hours to December 18, 2023.
Heavy snowstorm warning in northern Japan amid intense cold wave
A severe snowstorm warning has been issued for northern Japan, with heavy snowfall, strong winds, and rough seas forecast through at least December 19, 2023, leading to hazardous travel conditions.
Intense spattering and lava overflow at Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco, Italy
A small lava flow began to spill from Stromboli’s crater terrace onto the upper Sciara del Fuoco around 20:30 UTC on December 17, 2023, with intense spattering from the central northern crater area.
