• The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 19 – 25, 2018

    New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes between September 19 and 25, 2018. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Ketoi, Kuril Islands (Russia) | Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion Island (France) | Sarychev…

  • Tropical Storm “Rosa” strengthening off the coast of Mexico

    Tropical Storm "Rosa" formed at 15:00 UTC on September 25, 2018, off the coast of Mexico as the 17th named storm of the 2018 Pacific hurricane season. The system is strengthening and is expected to become a major hurricane on September 27. Swells generated…

  • Worst floods since 1995 hit Himachal Pradesh, India

    At least 25 people have died in flash floods, landslides and other rain-related incidents in northwestern India over the past couple of days, officials said Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Meanwhile, more than 1 000 people have been stranded after landslides and fresh…

  • Mud volcano erupts in Haradag district of Baku, Azerbaijan

    According to a statement released by the Ministry of Ecology, a mud volcano erupted in Haradag district of Baku in Azerbaijan on September 23, 2018. The eruption started during the early morning hours of Sunday, September 23 and it still continues, the ministry said…