Increased activity at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano experienced an increase in activity over the past 12 hours, resulting in three intense eruptions from late March 27 to early March 28, 2023.
M6.1 earthquake hits Solomon Islands
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit the Solomon Islands at 22:19 UTC on March 27, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 86 km (53 miles).
Deadly landslide hits Alausí, Ecuador, destroying homes and part of Pan-American Highway
At least 16 people were killed and 7 are missing after a landslide hit Ecuador’s mountain village of Alausi.
Increased activity at Lewotolo volcano, Indonesia
The activity at Lewotolo volcano, located in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, intensified over the weekend. The Alert Level remains at 2 (on a scale of 1 – 4), and the public is warned to stay 2 km (1.2 miles) away from the summit crater.
Jubaland state of Somalia hit by the worst floods in a decade
At least 20 people have died in flash floods that hit Somalia’s Bardhere district last week, causing massive damage to infrastructure and forcing thousands to seek safer ground. The district is located on the Jubba River in the Jubaland State of Somalia. The rains mark the early start of the country’s rainy season, providing relief to areas of the country experiencing the worst drought in four decades.
Shallow M5.6 earthquake in northwestern Iran leaves 239 injured
The number of people injured in the M5.6 earthquake that shook northwestern Iran on Friday, March 24, 2023, has risen to 239, according to the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA).
First major wildfire of the year forces 1 500 people to evacuate, Spain
A major wildfire in eastern Spain consumed over 4 000 ha (9 884 acres) of land near the village of Villanueva de Viver and prompted the evacuation of 1 500 people. Over 500 firefighters and 20 planes and helicopters were working to control the fire. This is Spain’s first major wildfire of the year.
Powerful tornado leaves a trail of destruction in Punjab’s Fazilka district
A powerful tornado struck Bukainwala village in Punjab’s Fazilka district, India on Friday, March 24, 2023, causing severe damage to over 50 houses and acres of crops. Although there have been no fatalities reported, at least ten people have been injured, leaving the residents in panic.
Long-track, violent tornado hits Mississippi, leaving massive damage and multiple fatalities
A long-track, EF-4 tornado hit several towns in Mississippi around 21:00 LT on Friday, March 24, 2023, leaving massive damage in Rolling Fork. The same storm produced several other strong tornadoes, including an EF-3 that hit Winona.
Massive landslide strikes Karl-Marx village in Kyrgyzstan amid snowmelt season
A massive landslide, encompassing an estimated 1 million cubic meters (1.3 million cubic yards) of earth, struck the Karl-Marx village in Jalpak-Tash rural municipality, Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan on the night of March 22, 2023.
