Major eruption at Shishaldin volcano, ash to 12 km (40 000 feet) a.s.l., Alaska
A major eruption is ongoing at Shishaldin volcano in Alaska, with satellite imagery suggesting the top of the ash cloud was approaching 12 km (40 000 feet) above sea level…
3 die, more than 200 000 affected by floods in Assam, excessive rain expected to continue, India
At least 530 villages in 24 revenue circles falling under 11 Assam districts were impacted by…
Extremely severe hailstorm hits Abruzzo, injuring 18 people, Italy
Severe storms affecting parts of southeastern Europe over the past couple of days intensified on…
Massive floods hit Tafalla, Spain
Extremely heavy rain hit Tafalla, a town and municipality in the province and autonomous community…
M7.1 Ridgecrest Earthquake – USGS Aftershock Forecast
The USGS has issued its Aftershock Forecast following M7.1 Ridgecrest, CA earthquake at 03:19 UTC…
TD “Mun” makes landfall in Vietnam after passing over Hainan, China
Tropical Depression "Mun" made landfall in Thai Binh Province of Vietnam between 21:30 and 22:00…
M6.3 aftershock hits Turkey-Syria border region, leaving 6 people dead and nearly 800 injured
A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS and EMSC as M6.3 hit the Turkey-Syria border region at 17:04 UTC on February 20, 2023,…
Fatal rockfall in Austria claims lives of two workers
Two excavator operators lost their lives during a large rockfall at Christkindl in Steyr, Austria on February 8, 2023. The tragic incident occurred despite…
North Queensland communities bracing for weeks of isolation after widespread floods, Australia
Remote communities in North Queensland are facing weeks of isolation as a “massive” logistical operation is underway to deliver supplies after heavy rainfall over…
Extensive flooding hits northern Romania
Heavy flooding in northern Romania caused severe damage to roads and disrupted rail services in Bistrita and Maramures counties. The deluge left homes and…
Severe flash floods hit Alcanar after 77 mm (3 inches) of rain in 30 minutes – Catalonia, Spain
Severe flooding wreaked havoc in several parts of Spain over the past…
Increase in Arctic cyclones linked to climate change, new study shows
Winter in the Arctic is not only cold and dark, it is also storm season when hurricane-like cyclones traverse the northern waters from Iceland to Alaska. These cyclones are characterized by strong localized drops in sea level pressure, and as Arctic-wide decreases in sea level…
Night sky guide for January 2018 – Supermoon, Quadrantids, Blue Moon, Total Lunar Eclipse
A Full Moon Supermoon will take place early January 2 (UTC), Earth will reach perihelion (closest point to…
