Tropical Cyclone “Doksuri” (Egay) intensifies near the Philippines, forecast track takes it toward Taiwan and mainland China
Tropical Cyclone “Doksuri” — known as Egay in the Philippines — formed on July 21, 2023, as the 5th named storm of the 2023 Pacific typhoon season. The storm is…
Asteroid 2019 QH2 flew past Earth at 0.13 LD – fourth closest of the year
A newly discovered asteroid designated 2019 QH2 flew past Earth at 0.13 LD / 0.00033…
Another small eruption at Asamayama volcano, Japan
Another small eruption took place at Japan's Asamayama volcano at 10:28 UTC (19:28 LT) on August…
Rare weather phenomenon amassing in southern hemisphere – Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW)
A rare weather phenomenon for the southern hemisphere – Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) – is…
Unprecedented wildfire rips through the island of Gran Canaria, Spain
An unprecedented wildfire is burning on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain’s Canary Islands since…
Intense activity at Stromboli volcano, Italy
Intense effusive activity from numerous vents at Stromboli volcano in Italy has resumed again on…
Increased soil temperature detected at Machín volcano, Colombia
The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) found changes in vegetation and increased soil temperature during their inspection of the Cerro Machín volcano. The last eruption…
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: February 22 – 28, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from February 22 to 28, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.…
Deep M6.5 earthquake under Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea
A strong and deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit under the Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea at 05:36 UTC on March…
Mud domes discovered on islands near Kabawa mud volcano after M7.5 earthquake, Indonesia
Following a powerful M7.5 earthquake that struck the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia’s Maluku Province on January 10, 2023, researchers have discovered new dome-shaped mud…
More than 1.6 million affected after extremely heavy rains hit Gujarat, India
Very heavy rains affecting the Indian state of Gujarat over the past few…
Solar photons drive water off the moon
Research provides measurements for scientists searching for water in solar system Water is thought to be embedded in the moon’s rocks or, if cold enough, “stuck” on their surfaces. It’s predominantly found at the poles. But scientists probably won’t find it intact on the sunlit…
Asteroid 2018 DQ flew past Earth at 0.26 LD
Asteroid 2018 DQ flew past Earth at a distance of 0.26 LD / 0.00067 AU (~100 230 km…
