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New effusive phase, intense spattering at Stromboli volcano, Italy

Rishav Kothari — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:27:44 +0000

A new effusive phase accompanied by intense spattering activity started...

Cyclonic Storm “Asna” forms in the Arabian Sea; Gujarat reports 32 dead, more than 32 000 evacuated

Rishav Kothari — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:22:35 +0000

Gujarat's Saurashtra-Kachchh region has been battered by torrential rains produced by a deep depression that intensified into Cyclonic Storm "Asna" today. The resulting flooding has led to 32 deaths, and the evacuation of more than 32 000 people. The intense flooding has also led to crocodiles taking over the city of Vadodara. Asna is the second named storm of the 2024 North Indian Ocean cyclone season.

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Starlink 2382 creates bright fireball over Europe

Rishav Kothari — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:32:59 +0000

An unexpected atmospheric re-entry of the Starlink 2382 satellite at 19:29 UTC on August 27, 2024, created a stunning fireball over France, Switzerland, and northern Italy.

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Two missing after severe flash floods in Italy’s Talanico

Rishav Kothari — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:51:15 +0000

Heavy rains affecting parts of central Italy since August 26, 2024, caused flash floods and landslides in which two people went missing. Firefighters and security forces have been mobilized for search and rescue operations.

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Floods and landslides claim 33 lives in Yemen’s Al-Mahwit Province, bringing the death toll to 119

Rishav Kothari — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:19:13 +0000

Severe floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains have claimed at least 33 lives in Yemen's Al-Mahwit Province, as of Thursday, August 29, 2024. This brings the total number of fatalities since the start of the kharif rainy season to 119.

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Strong M6.0 earthquake hits off the east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

Teo Blašković — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:34:16 +0000

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia at 04:24 UTC on August 30, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 27 km (16.7 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

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Rare daylight fireball over Eastern Cape, South Africa, explosions heard over 200 km (120 miles) away

Rishav Kothari — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:26:43 +0000

An amazing dayling fireball was seen and heard over Eastern Cape, South Africa on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Initially thought of as space junk, it was later confirmed to be a car-sized meteor that entered the atmosphere between 06:30 and 07:00 UTC (08:30 and 09:00 LT). Reports of the following sonic boom were heard more than 200 km (124 miles) away from the site of the original sighting.

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Possible large tornado in Sharia, Algeria

Rishav Kothari — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:36:17 +0000

A large rotating air column was observed over the city of Sharia in the Algerian province of Tebessa on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Reports vary on whether or not it touched down on Earth's Surface making it unclear whether it was a funnel cloud or tornado.

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Powerful Typhoon “Shanshan” makes landfall in Japan, forcing millions to evacuate

Rishav Kothari — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:19:21 +0000

Typhoon "Shanshan" made landfall near Satsumasendai City in Kyushu, Japan on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The powerful storm, with wind gusts reaching 198 km/h (123 mph), triggered severe flooding and landslides, prompting evacuation orders affecting millions in southwestern Japan.

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The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 21 – 27, 2024

Teo Blašković — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:15:00 +0000

New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from August 21 to 27, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.

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