Wildfires scorch northern New Mexico, U.S.
Strong, gusty winds, extremely low humidity and an exceedingly dry landscape fueled an early and severe fire season in New Mexico, U.S.
Bright fireball over southern Ontario expected to have dropped meteorites, Canada
A bright fireball was observed by a network of all-sky cameras across southern Ontario, Canada at 05:37 UTC on April 18, 2022. Analysis of the video data suggests that fragments of the meteor are likely to have made it to the ground near the eastern shore of Lake Simcoe, just north of the town of Argyle.
Increased seismicity at Ruang volcano, alert level raised, Indonesia
Seismic activity under the Ruang volcano in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi increased during the month of April, forcing authorities to raise the alert level to 2. The last eruption of this volcano took place in 2002 (VEI 4).
High-level eruption at Manam volcano, P.N.G.
A high-level eruption started at Manam volcano, Papua New Guinea at 16:20 UTC on April 17, 2022.
Massive earthquake swarm in Antarctica driven by magmatic intrusion at Orca volcano
New research published in Nature this month determined that an intense earthquake swarm at the Bransfield Strait, Antarctica was caused by the rapid transfer of magma from the Earth’s mantle near the crust-mantle boundary to almost the surface.
European cold wave aftermath- Spanish fruit producers severely affected, France spared the worst
The cold wave that hit parts of Europe earlier this month seems to have spared the French producers of peaches and apricots, who were severely affected last year. However, it severely affected other European regions, especially the north of Spain where losses are currently estimated at more than 50 million Euro, on top of 11 million caused by persistent rains.
South Africa experiencing the biggest locust infestation in decades
The exceptionally wet rainy season in South Africa allowed rapid breeding of brown locusts and led to the biggest infestation the country has seen in decades. In December 2021, many parts of the country experienced the heaviest rains since records began in 1921.
Geoarchaeological evidence reveals a major M9.5 tsunamigenic earthquake in Chile
A new study published this week in Science Advances presents geoarchaeological evidence revealing a major M~9.5 tsunamigenic earthquake that severely affected prehistoric hunter-gatherer-fisher communities some 3 800 years ago, causing an exceptional social disruption reflected in contemporary changes in archaeological sites and triggering resilient strategies along these coasts. Together with tsunami modeling results, researchers suggest…
The Atlantic seasonal hurricane forecast from Colorado State University calls for an above-average season
The Atlantic seasonal hurricane forecast from the Colorado State University (CSU) calls for an above-average season with 19 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. Reasons for the above-average forecast include a predicted lack of El Nino and warmer than normal subtropical Atlantic. The Colorado State University forecast anticipates that the 2022 Atlantic basin…
Major flood warnings issued as Sydney records a month’s worth of rain in a day, Australia
Sydney, Australia is experiencing the third major flooding event this year, forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders for thousands of residents. Flood warnings for minor to major flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean and Georges rivers have been issued by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), with major flooding possible for Menangle, Liverpool and Milperra this afternoon….
