The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 17 – 23, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 8 volcanoes from August 17 to 23, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Tropical Storm “Ma-on” to make landfall over Luzon, Philippines
Tropical Storm “Ma-on” – known as Florita in the Philippines – formed on August 21, 2022, east of the Philippines as the 9th named storm of the 2022 Pacific typhoon season. The storm is moving west at 15 km/h (9 mph) on August 22 and is expected to make landfall over northern Luzon around 18:00 UTC today.
Aviation Color Code for Ta’u and Ofu-Olosega volcanos raised to Yellow, American Samoa
The earthquake swarm that started in the Manua’ Islands, American Samoa on July 26, 2022, continues without abating. As a result, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has raised the Aviation Color Code for Ta’u and Ofu-Olosega volcanos to Yellow.
Severe thunderstorms hit Corsica, leaving 5 people dead and at least 13 injured, France
A severe thunderstorm with winds gusting up to 224 km/h (139 mph) hit Corsica, France on August 18, 2022, leaving 5 people dead and 13 injured, of which two critically. The same system hit continued into northern Italy, leaving 2 people dead and several injured.
Severe thunderstorms drops large hail on Liguria, leaves 2 people dead in Tuscany, Italy
Severe thunderstorms with intense lightning and large hail hit the eastern Liguria coastline between 04:30 and 05:15 UTC on August 18, 2022, causing extensive damage. The storms continued into Tuscany, leaving at least 2 people dead and 4 injured.
Paris hit by 80% of average August rainfall in 90 minutes, France
Violent thunderstorms brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of France on August 16, 2022, bringing temporary relief to the drought-stricken country.
Red warnings for heavy rain issued for Westland and Buller, New Zealand
Significant rain accumulations are expected in the Westland and Buller regions of New Zealand this week, prompting MetService to issue Red Warnings for Heavy Rain for the region.
Multiple Earth-directed CMEs, G2 – Moderate geomagnetic storm predicted for August 18
A G2 – Moderate geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for August 18, 2022, as a result of CME activity on August 14 and 15 coupled with a recurrent, negative polarity CH HSS.
Flash floods in Afghanistan leave over 30 people dead and 100 missing
Severe flash floods hit northern Afghanistan’s Parwan Province on August 13, 2022, leaving more than 30 people dead and around 100 missing.
Violent storm hits Stromboli, covering streets and homes in tons of mud
Streets and homes on the island of Stromboli were engulfed in thousands of tons of mud as heavy rain caused mudslides to spread across the iconic volcanic island on August 12, 2022.
