Remnants of Typhoon “Merbok” impact Nome, Alaska
The remnants of Typhoon “Merbok” are working through the Bering Sea, bringing the potential for historic coastal flooding and storm surges as the system works through the region this weekend.
Earthquake swarm under Trident stratovolcano, Alaska
A seismic swarm started under Trident stratovolcano, Alaska on August 24, 2022, likely driven by the movement of magma or magmatic fluids. The swarm is still in progress but now at a decreased rate. The last eruption of this volcano took place in 1974 (VEI 3).
Remnants of Tropical Storm “Kay” cause severe mudslides in California
The remnants of Tropical Storm “Kay” brought more flash flooding to parts of Southern California on September 12 and 13, 2022, with mud and debris flows sweeping through three San Bernardino County communities.
Tropical Storm “Kay” delivers nearly a year’s worth of rain across Southern California
Tropical Storm “Kay” delivered nearly a year’s worth of rain across Southern California last week, shattering daily rainfall records.
Tropical Storm “Kay” – Considerable flooding possible in the Southwest U.S.
Tropical Storm “Kay” is moving parallel to the western coast of the Baja California peninsula, bringing heavy rains and flooding to Mexico. The moisture produced by the storm may also produce heavy rain and the potential for considerable flash flooding in the Southwest U.S., especially in the Peninsular ranges.
Earthquake swarm under Ta’u volcano continues with declining frequency, American Samoa
The earthquake swarm under Ta’u Island volcano that started in July 2022 continues with declining frequency. However, the current trend of decreasing numbers of earthquakes does not mean the earthquake swarm will end.
Area of earthquake locations extending from deep beneath Ta’u Island volcano to about 10 km (6 miles), American Samoa
The earthquake swarm that started under Ta’u volcano, American Samoa, at the end of July 2022 continues with no significant change.
Earthquake swarm under Ta’u volcano continues, American Samoa
The earthquake swarm related to Taʻū Island, American Samoa that started in late July 2022 continues. The Aviation Color Code remains at Yellow.
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.
Earthquake swarm in American Samoa continues, source beneath Manu’a Islands
The earthquake swarm in American Samoa continues without significant changes. Residents reported that earthquakes began about 3 weeks ago, with the first felt earthquake reported on July 26, 2022, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reports.
