Large fireball over Spain shines as bright as the Moon
A large fireball was seen over the skies of Spain on January 24, 2025, shining as bright as the moon after hitting the atmosphere at 114 000 km/h (70 836 mph).
Very bright fireball observed over Spain, meteorites expected
A very bright fireball was observed over the skies of Spain outshining the Moon in the night sky on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The preliminary analysis of this event shows a small part of the meteoroid survived and reached the ground as a meteorite.
Brightest Geminid fireball in 30 years of SPMN recorded over Spain
Spanish Fireball and Meteorite Research Network (SPMN) reported the brightest Geminid fireball observed in 30 years of its operation on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Swarm of 500 earthquakes detected at Teide volcano, Tenerife, Spain
An earthquake swarm was recorded at Teide volcano, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, between 04:00 and 07:20 UTC on November 14, 2024. The seismic activity occurred in the Las Cañadas del Teide area, southwest of Pico Viejo, and consisted of 500 microearthquakes with magnitudes below 1.1.
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding in Málaga province, Spain
A severe storm unleashed heavy rainfall across Malaga province early Wednesday, November 13, 2024 with intense downpours exceeding 120 mm (4.72 inches) in Malaga city, leading to widespread flooding and river overflows in multiple municipalities.
Second DANA storm impacting eastern Spain after historic October flooding
The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a severe weather advisory on November 12, 2024, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the Mediterranean and Andalusian coastal regions through November 15. Rainfall is expected to reach 150 mm (5.9 inches) in 24 hours in some areas, only two weeks after previous severe flooding in eastern Spain.
Floodwaters wash away 30 vehicles in Cadaqués, Catalonia, Spain
About 30 vehicles got washed away by flash floods in Cadaqués, located in the Alt Empordà region of Girona, Catalonia, Spain on Friday, November 8, 2024.
93 still missing after severe floods in Spain
Around 93 people remain missing after massive floods struck southeastern Spain last week. The number of missing individuals rose from 89 to 93 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Barcelona flooded after two months’ worth of rain in just three hours, Spain
Barcelona experienced severe flooding after over two months’ worth of rain fell over the region in less than three hours on Monday, November 4, 2024, leading to severe floods across the region and causing significant disruption in flights, railways, and other transport services.
Severe hailstorm destroys 4 500 ha (11 000 acres) of greenhouses in El Ejido, Spain
A severe hailstorm hit El Ejido, Spain on Monday, October 28, 2024, destroying 4 500 ha (11 000 acres) of greenhouses and losses reaching up to million dollars. This event took place just one day before the worst floods in Spain’s history hit Valencia, claiming the lives of over 200 people.
