Very bright fireball seen from Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and California, over 200 reports filed
A very bright fireball lit up the skies over the western United States at 05:46 UTC on September 24, 2024, and was seen from California to Washington.
Shallow M5.1 earthquake hits near Ackerly, Texas
A shallow M5.1 earthquake struck near Ackerly, Texas, at 00:49 UTC on September 17, 2024 (19:49 CDT on September 16), shaking the Midland-Odessa region and prompting over 1 700 reports of tremors. The USGS is reporting a depth of 8.2 km (5.1 miles) and epicenter approximately 34 km (21 miles) west-southwest of Ackerly.
State of emergency declared as coastal storm brings heavy rains and severe flooding to North Carolina, U.S.
Around 457 mm (18 inches) of rain fell in Carolina Beach on Monday, September 16, 2024, as a powerful coastal storm — Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight — triggered flash floods, leaving roads impassable and prompting widespread rescue efforts in southeastern North Carolina.
Volcanic eruption in the middle East Rift Zone at Kilauea volcano, Hawaii
A new volcanic eruption is taking place in a remote and closed area of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, west of Kilauea’s Nāpau Crater in the middle East Rift Zone.
Kīlauea volcano alert level raised as magma intrusion continues, Hawaii
Magma intrusion began in Kīlauea’s Middle East Rift Zone on September 15, 2024, increasing the potential for an eruption in this region. As a result, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory raised the Volcano Alert Level from Advisory to Watch and the Aviation Color Code from Yellow to Orange on September 16.
Increased earthquake activity near Makaopuhi Crater, Kilauea, Hawaii
Earthquake activity has increased in Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone, near Makaopuhi rater at around 02:00 UTC, on Sunday, September 15, 2024. At the same time, ground deformation patterns west (uprift) of Puʻuʻōʻō suggest that another intrusive event could be occurring in this region.
Bridge Fire destroys 33 homes and burns over 21 000 ha (52 000 acres) in California, U.S
The Bridge Fire, which has burned through over 21 360 ha (52 800 acres) across Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, is only 3% contained as of late Friday (LT), September 13, 2024. The fire has destroyed 33 homes and continues to threaten thousands more, according to officials.
Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as Category 2 hurricane, leaving almost 400 000 without power
Making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Francine battered the state with gusts reaching 169 km/h (105 mph) and torrential rainfall. The storm knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and prompted rescue operations in the flood-ravaged New Orleans metro area.
Hurricane “Francine” to hit Louisiana today with powerful winds and dangerous storm surge, U.S.
Hurricane “Francine” is forecast to make landfall along the Louisiana coast, between the Vermilion/Cameron line and Grand Isle, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds are expected, with warnings in effect across Louisiana and Mississippi. The storm is also forecast to bring heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of flash flooding across the region through Thursday.
A “Particularly Dangerous Situation” and “exceptionally rare event” says NWS as the Davis Fire burns over 2 000 ha (5 600 acres) in Nevada, U.S.
The Davis Fire burns through over 2 285 ha (5 600 acres ) near Reno, Nevada, as firefighters attempt to control the blaze. A Red Flag Warning has been issued due to strong winds, and evacuation orders remain in place for several communities.
