Axial volcano shows signs of activity after years of dormancy
Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano located on the Juan de Fuca Ridge — about 482 km (300 miles) west of Astoria, Oregon, has recently shown signals of resumed volcanic activity.
South Sudan warns of widespread floods as Lake Victoria hits 128-year high
South Sudan braces for the worst floods in 60 years predicted to affect an area of 65 000 km2 ( 25 000 miles2) and cause a famine affecting approximately 9 million people between June 2024 and January 2025.
CSU increases forecast, hurricanes like Beryl associated with hyperactive seasons
Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane specialists have increased their 2024 forecast on July 9 and continue to call for an extremely active season. They anticipate 25 named storms, and 12 hurricanes, of which 6 are expected to be major. They also estimate the probability of at least one major hurricane making landfall along the continental U.S. coastline to be 57%.
Evidence of powerful cosmic airburst over the United States adds to Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis
A study conducted by UC Santa Barbara reveals additional evidence supporting the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis, indicating hints of a large airburst event in the eastern United States some 12 800 years ago.
Study proposes accurate AI model to help predict volcanic eruptions
Researchers at the University of Granada have developed an innovative system demonstrating a very accurate machine-learning algorithm developed to predict volcanic eruptions. The study with important implications for global volcanic hazard forecasting and disaster preparedness.
60 lives lost, hundreds of thousands displaced as widespread floods hit northeast India
The northeast region of India is reeling from catastrophic floods and landslides induced by relentless monsoon rains. The disaster has claimed at least 60 lives across multiple states, displaced hundreds of thousands, and caused extensive damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure.
California braces for record-breaking heat wave with temperatures over 43 °C (110 °F)
California is bracing for potentially record-breaking heat wave during the first week of July, with temperatures expected to soar past 43 °C (110 °F) in the hottest areas. The intense heat will impact a significant portion of the state, including the Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, and parts of Southern California, Nevada, and northwestern Arizona.
Massive earth crack appears in Tamaulipas, Mexico
A massive earth crack appeared in Congregación El Carmen in the municipality of Tula, Mexico’s state of Tamaulipas, during heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm “Alberto” from June 19 to 21, 2024. The fissure is still growing and is estimated to be from 1 to 3 m (3.3 x 9.8 feet) wide, up to 4 m (13 feet) deep, and up to 7 km (4.3 miles) long.
Unexpected noctilucent clouds outbreak over Europe continues
The unexpected display of noctilucent clouds all over Europe since June 23, 2024, has given rise to a couple of speculations as to why are these clouds forming during a solar maximum when high solar activity inhibits their formation.
G4 – Severe geomagnetic storm in progress
A coronal mass ejection (CME) produced on June 25, 2024, impacted Earth shortly after 09:30 UTC on June 28, producing G4 – Severe geomagnetic storm.
