Heavy rains trigger major flash floods across Oman
Heavy rainfall caused major flash floods across Oman on Sunday, April 14, 2024, leading to at least 12 fatalities and 5 people missing.
Dozens missing after large landslide hits DR Congo
At least 15 people were killed and an estimated 60 remain missing after a large landslide caused by heavy rainfall hit a small port near the town of Idiofa in the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 13, 2024.
Destructive landslide hits Indonesia’s South Sulawesi
A large landslide caused by heavy rainfall hit Tana Toraja Regency in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province at 22:30 LT on April 13, 2024, leaving at least 19 people dead and two others missing.
Strong M6.5 earthquake hits New Britain, Papua New Guinea
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit the New Britain region, Papua New Guinea at 20:56 UTC on April 14, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 49 km (30 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Severe storms unleash tornadoes and extreme floods across Texas and Louisiana, U.S.
A deadly severe weather outbreak hit the Gulf Coast and lower Mississippi Valley on April 10, 2024, with tornadoes, heavy rains, and high wind gusts. The storms caused at least one fatality in Mississippi and widespread destruction, including in New Orleans, which faced a Flash Flood Emergency. Investigations suggest the event might qualify as a serial derecho — a significant meteorological phenomenon.
Phreatic eruption at Taal volcano, increased sulfur dioxide emissions, Philippines
A phreatic eruption occurred at Taal Volcano, Philippines, between 21:11 and 21:24 UTC on April 11, 2024 (05:11 and 05:24 LT, April 12), producing a 2.4 km (7 870 feet) tall steam-laden plume that drifted southwest.
USGS deploying new sensors to study aftershocks of 2024 Whitehouse Station, New Jersey Earthquake
A special USGS team has begun deploying new seismic sensors to capture aftershock data following the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that rattled New Jersey on April 5, 2024.
Historic drought impacting over 1 million ha (2.5 million acres) of crops, Zambia
Zambia is in the throes of an unprecedented drought, prompted by El Niño, resulting in the driest February recorded since 1981. This natural disaster has compelled the President to declare a state of emergency, with 84 districts suffering and over 1 million ha (2.47 million acres) of crops devastated, causing widespread shortages in essential resources including food and water.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: April 3 – 9, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from April 3 to 9, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes.
Strong M6.5 earthquake hits northern Molucca Sea, Indonesia
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the BMKG as M6.5 hit the northern Molucca Sea, Indonesia at 09:48 UTC on April 9, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). USGS is reporting M6.6 at a depth of 33 km (20.5 miles); EMSC M6.6 at a depth of 35 km (21.7 miles).