Rapid crustal uplift at Mt. Þorbjörn, Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) has reported a considerable upsurge in seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, with over 18 500 earthquakes recorded since the swarm began on October 25,…
Ash rises up to 10.7 km (35 000 feet) a.s.l. after 10th paroxysm at Etna volcano, Italy
A rapid increase in the amplitude of volcanic tremor at Etna volcano started at 01:30 UTC…
Pinatubo volcano Alert Level raised after 1 722 earthquakes since January 20, Philippines
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised the Alert Level for Pinatubo…
Increased eruptive activity at Pacaya volcano, heavy ashfall reported, Guatemala
Strong strombolian activity is taking place at Guatemalan Pacaya volcano on March 3, 2021, with…
15 000 earthquakes hit the Reykjanes Peninsula since February 24, Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) has detected around 15 000 earthquakes in Reykjanes Peninsula since…
Slow-moving fireball over the United Kingdom, meteorites possible in Gloucestershire
A large slow-moving fireball was observed over the United Kingdom at around 21:55 UTC on…
62 new forest fires ignite across Greece, evacuations underway in West Attica, Laconia, and Rhodes
Over the last 24 hours, 62 new forest fires have erupted across Greece, resulting in further evacuations in several regions. The Greek Civil Protection…
Mountain landslide in Maharashtra’s Irshalwadi buries 40 homes, leads to multiple fatalities
In the late hours of July 19, 2023, a catastrophic landslide struck Irshalwadi, a tribal village in the Khalapur tehsil of Maharashtra’s Raigad district,…
Devastating mudflow in Quetame leaves 20 dead and 9 missing, Colombia
A devastating mudflow struck Quetame, Colombia, late on July 17, 2023, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and leaving 9 individuals missing. The disaster,…
Record rainfall, massive flooding in Kentucky prompts evacuation and state of emergency
On July 19, 2023, slow-moving thunderstorms dumped over 254 mm (10 inches) of rain in western Kentucky, prompting a state of emergency declaration due…
Record rains hit California, leaving 1 person dead and several missing
A powerful storm hit California on November 8, 2022, bringing record-breaking rains,…
Study examines 1 000 years of volcanic ash fallout over Europe
A new study, led by researchers from the University of Leeds, suggests that flight-disrupting ash clouds are more common over northern Europe than previously thought and puts the average gap between them at about 44 years. The study also reveals that these types of ash clouds…
Large asteroid 1998 OR2 to flyby Earth at 16.36 LD on April 29
A large asteroid designated 1998 OR2 is expected to flyby Earth at 16.36 LD / 0.04205 AU (6.2…
2011 Geminid meteor shower peaks on December 14
The Geminids start appearing on Dec. 7 and should reach peak activity around the 13th and 14th. Up to 100 …
Powerful nor’easter brings historic snow to much of New England
A wide swath of New England was blanketed by record-breaking snow dumped by the season's first major winter storm. The remarkable snow made interstates impassable, resulting in road accidents and…
Category 5 Tropical Cyclone “Yasa” makes landfall over Vanua Levu, Fiji
Tropical Cyclone "Yasa" made landfall over Vanua Levu, Fiji's second-largest island just after 06:00 UTC (18:00 LT) on December 17, 2020, with wind speeds up to 240 km/h (150 mph)…
Massive landslide causes major destruction to wildlife in Bute Inlet – British Columbia, Canada
A massive landslide hit Bute inlet in British Columbia, triggering a wave of debris that caused a lot of destruction to the forest, wiping out critical habitat…
Snow piling up at an unprecedented rate in Japan
The season's most powerful cold air mass is bringing remarkably heavy snow to wide swaths of Japan on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Meteorologists said the snow is falling…
Exceptionally cold air expected after major winter storm hits the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with heavy wet snow and freezing rain, U.S.
A major winter storm is expected to significantly impact much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday into Thursday, December 16 into 17, 2020. A widespread swath…
Yasa rapidly intensifies to Category 4 equivalent, set to approach Fiji at Category 5 strength
Tropical Cyclone "Yasa"– the first named storm of the 2020/21 South Pacific Ocean cyclone season– has rapidly intensified to Category 4 hurricane equivalent on December 15. The cyclone…
Strong explosive eruption at Etna volcano, Italy
A strong explosive eruption started at Etna volcano on December 13, 2020, ejecting volcanic ash up to 4.8 km (16 000 feet) above sea level by 23:00 UTC. The…