"After the storm" Timelapse

July 19, 2012

On July 14 the sun unleashed a major X1.4 solar flare which was accompanied with a CME (Coronal Mass Ejection). InFocusImagery brings us amazing timelapse video.AFTER THE STORM from InFocus Imagery Inc. on Vimeo.Photography by Zoltan KenwellLocation: 100 km

Active volcanoes in the world: July 11 - July 17, 2012

July 19, 2012

New unrest has been noticed around 3 volcanoes, ongoing activity was reported for 12 volcanoes. This report covers active volcanoes in the world recorded from July 11 – July 17, 2012 based on Smithsonian/USGS criteria.CUMBALColombia 0.95°N, 77.87°W; summit

Aurora australis over Concordia station in Antarctic

July 19, 2012

Scientist Alexander Kumar from European Space Agency (ESA) and his colleague Erick Bondoux photographed a stunning image showing Aurora Australis – the Southern Lights – glowing over Concordia station in the Antarctic, one of the remotest places on Earth. Image

Region 1520 sends another M-class solar flare - M7.7 not Earth directed

July 19, 2012

Region 1520 is still very active and located on the western limb. Latest event from this Sunspot started on July 19, 2012 at 05:13 and peaked at 5:58 UTC at M7.7. It looks like strong CME was released but since 1520 is located on the western limb it was not be Earth

Saharan dust cloud heading toward South Florida, US

July 19, 2012

While summer thunderstorms pound South Florida, a very concentrated area of Saharan dust is coming all the way from Africa. The northern Caribbean islands have already been dealing with Saharan dust with very hazy skies. The dust should arrive sometime on Thursday