Strong M8.4 solar flare erupts from AR 4114, CME produced
A strong M8.4 solar flare erupted from Active Region 4114 at 18:07 UTC on June 15, 2025. This event began at 17:45 UTC, peaked at 18:07 UTC, and ended at 18:25 UTC.
Bright fireball explodes over Nuevo León, Mexico
A bright meteor was observed over Santiago, Monterrey, and several other municipalities in Nuevo León, Mexico, at approximately 08:13 UTC (02:13 local time) on June 15, 2025. The event lasted around 10 seconds and was widely reported across Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.
Death toll in the Eastern Cape rises to 78 after record-breaking rain, South Africa
At least 78 people have died in severe flooding across South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, following a cold front that struck the region beginning June 7, 2025. Emergency crews remain active as of June 13, with the death toll expected to rise.
Record Sargassum influx inundates Caribbean shores, impacting tourism and ecosystems
Sargassum levels in the Atlantic basin hit a record 37.5 million metric tons in May 2025, the most recorded since monitoring began. The sharp increase has inundated coastlines, affected tourism, and raised health concerns across parts of the Caribbean.
Mega tsunamis in Greenland fjord confirmed as source of nine-day global seismic signal
A persistent, ultra-low frequency seismic vibration was detected worldwide in September 2023 and traced to Dickson Fjord, East Greenland, after two large landslides triggered tsunamis and a long-lasting seiche. For the first time, researchers directly observed this standing wave using NASA’s SWOT satellite mission, providing new insights into the connection between global seismic signals and surface water motion in remote coastal environments.
Hidden asteroids in Venus’ orbit pose impact risk to Earth
New research suggests we may be overlooking a population of asteroids quietly orbiting alongside Venus. Though rarely observed, these co-orbitals could drift into Earth-crossing paths and pose a real impact threat. New simulations highlight the gaps in current detection efforts and make a strong case for space-based surveys near Venus.
Experiment confirms electric power generation from Earth’s rotation
Researchers from Princeton University have experimentally demonstrated that Earth’s rotation through its magnetic field can generate electric power. The findings support a theoretical model that challenges long-standing assumptions about the impracticality of harvesting rotational energy from Earth’s magnetic field.
Most intense solar storm ever recorded struck Earth in 12 350 BC
A massive solar storm that struck Earth over 14 000 years ago has been identified as the strongest ever recorded. Traces of the event were discovered in ancient tree rings, revealing a sharp spike in radiocarbon levels in 12 350 BC. The finding extends the known limits of solar activity and provides a rare reference point for dating events in the Late Glacial period.
Global and interplanetary view of the biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years
A G5 – Extreme geomagnetic storm in May 2024 revealed just how far-reaching space weather can be. From subtle shifts in Earth’s upper atmosphere to radiation spikes on Mars, the event challenged infrastructure, disrupted systems, and gave scientists an enormous archive of data.
Solar flares trigger rhythmic changes in Earth’s skies
A new study shows that Earth’s upper atmosphere can pulse in near-perfect sync with subtle rhythms from the Sun. Researchers tracked minute-scale bursts from a powerful solar flare and found matching fluctuations in electron density overhead. The discovery reveals a direct, finely timed link between solar activity and conditions in Earth’s ionosphere.
