Tropical Storm “Filipo” heading toward Mozambique, landfall expected between Sofala and Inhambane
Tropical Storm “Filipo” formed on March 10, 2024, as the 7th named storm of the 2023/24 South West Indian Ocean cyclone season. Filipo is expected to continue intensifying and make…
Increased activity at Lewotolo volcano, Indonesia
The activity at Lewotolo volcano, located in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, intensified over…
Unexpected G4 – Severe geomagnetic storm
A combination of factors led to unexpectedly strong geomagnetic storm levels on Thursday, March 23,…
From drought to deluge: California experiences second snowiest winter on record
This winter season in California has been one for the books, with snowpack statewide doubling…
Earthquake swarm rattles Central Volcanic Region of New Zealand
Located in the Central Volcanic Region, the town of Kawerau in New Zealand has been…
Tornado rips through village in central France, causing significant damage
A tornado tore through the village of Pontarion in Creuse, central France, around 17:00 LT…
Grindavík’s eruption risk increases with significant magma influx, Iceland
Updated findings as of February 1, 2024, show a heightened eruption risk near Grindavík, with about 6.5 million cubic meters (229 million cubic feet)…
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: January 24 – 30, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from January 24 to 30, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes…
Iceland builds massive dykes to shield against volcanic lava flows
Icelanders are building massive dykes to protect against possible lava flows from reactivated volcanoes near Reykjavik. The six volcanic systems, active for the first…
Strong eruptive activity at Ibu volcano, Indonesia
Eruptive activity at Indonesia’s Ibu volcano continues with strong explosions from the cinder cone within the summit caldera. The PVMBG recorded two significant eruptions…
Powerful Storm Bettina ravages Black Sea region with hurricane-force winds, severe storm surge, flooding and snowstorms
Hurricane-force winds reaching speeds of 144 km/h (90 mph) and a significant…
Extremely elongated cloud returns over Arsia Mons volcano, Mars
The Visual Monitoring Camera (VMC) attached to Mars Express captured a mysteriously long, thin cloud over the 20 km (12 miles) high Arsia Mons volcano on July 17 and 19, 2020. According to ESA, the cloud is a recurrent feature made up of water ice and…
Asteroid 2022 SK4 flew past Earth at just 0.039 LD – the closest flyby of the year
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2022 SK4 flew past Earth at a distance of just 0.039 LD / 0.0001…
Asteroid 2020 LD flew past us at 0.8 LD – the largest within 1 lunar distance since 2011
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2020 LD flew past Earth at a distance of 0.80 LD / 0.00205 AU (306 675 km…
38 people killed, historic buildings and scores of homes collapse after heavy rains hit Yemen
Heavy rains and floods affecting parts of Yemen over the past 2 days claimed the lives of at least 38 people and completely destroyed at least 10…
Heaviest rainfall in 115 years hits Seoul, leaving 8 people dead and 7 others missing, South Korea
Record-breaking rainfall hit parts of South Korea’s capital Seoul and surrounding regions on August 8, 2022, leaving at least 8 people dead and 7 others missing. At…
Increased likelihood of eruption near Fagradalsfjall, Iceland
An intense earthquake swarm that started in the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system on July 30 continues and, according to the latest analysis by the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO),…
Severe flash floods and mudslides leave at least 80 people dead, Iran
Heavy rains affecting Iran over the past 8 days caused severe flash floods and mudslides in which at least 80 people lost their lives, including those killed…
Historic flooding hits Kentucky, leaving at least 37 people dead, many unaccounted for, U.S.
https://youtu.be/PnYM6PiUcsA Heavy rains caused widespread flooding and destruction in eastern Kentucky on Thursday, July 28, 2022, leaving at least 37 people dead and many unaccounted for. Kentucky…
Significant increase in seismicity under Chiles-Cerro Negro volcanic complex
A new increase in seismic activity has been recorded under Chiles-Cerro Negro volcanic complex and its surroundings since May 2022, which includes volcano-tectonic and long-period earthquakes (now…
Historic rainfall event hits St. Louis, leaving homes and highways submerged, U.S.
Historic levels of rainfall fell over St. Louis, Missouri overnight Tuesday, July 26, 2022, causing widespread flash flooding. In the first 7 hours of the day, St.…
