The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 6 – 12, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from July 6 to 12, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.
All-time temperature records tumble in Europe, thousands evacuate as wildfires rage in France, Spain and Portugal
Record-breaking temperatures have engulfed parts of Europe for the second time since mid-June. Before the end of the week, temperatures are expected to reach the high 40s (°C). As a result, France, Britain, Portugal and Spain are on high alert over wildfires and public health.
Eruption at Karymsky volcano, ash to 12 km (40 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia
A new strong eruption was detected at Russia’s Karymsky volcano at around 10:50 UTC on July 13, 2022. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange.
Shallow M6.8 earthquake hits Easter Island region
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 hit the Easter Island region at 19:17 UTC on July 12, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.6 at depth of 33 km (20 miles).
Earthquake swarm under Teide volcano, Tenerife, Spain
A swarm of very low-magnitude hybrid seismic events was registered under Teide volcano, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain on July 12, 2022. The most likely origin of this type of swarm is the movement of fluids such as steam, gas or water, inside the hydrothermal system of the volcano.
Waterspout outbreak over Finnish Archipelago
Western Finland’s Coast Guard reported an unusual sighting of several simultaneous waterspouts off the southwest coast of Finland over the weekend.
Shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Vanuatu
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit Vanuatu at 21:10 UTC on July 12, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Powerful winter storm strands more than 400 people near the Argentina-Chile border
A powerful winter storm stranded more than 300 vehicles in the Andes mountains near the Argentina-Chile border on July 9, 2022. The Los Libertadores border crossing was later shut down by authorities.
Worldwide wheat prices jump 6.6% in a single day
Wheat prices jumped 6.6% worldwide in a single day with a decisive turnaround under the pressure of the resumption of dialogue between the US and China which seems interested in buying foreign wheat and corn, which marked an increase of 4.6%.
Increased seismicity, eruption alert level raised for Tsurumidake and Garandake, Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) raised the alert level for Tsurumidake and Garandake, Kyushu, Japan on July 8, 2022, from 1 to 2 (restriction on proximity to the crater). The last eruption at this volcano took place in the year 867 (VEI 3).
