Yellowstone: Volcanic Eruption vs. Earthquake
Yellowstone: Volcanic Eruption vs. Earthquake
The lava pool beneath Yellowstone National Park is more than twice as big as scientists previously believed, that’s according to new research from the Geological Society of America. Scientists from the University of Utah say the lake of molten lava is nearly 50 miles long and 12 miles wide. Jake Lowenstern, a scientist with the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, says even a small eruption could cause a minor disaster.
Indonesian volcano erupts, hundreds evacuated
Hundreds were evacuated within a 3-kilometer radius of an Indonesian volcano in Sumatra, which erupted for the third time in three months, officials told Reuters. No casualties were reported. Mount Sinabung ejected a 7km-high plume of ash into the air on Sunday, which led to the evacuation. Four villages with around 1,293 inhabitants around the mountain were pulled out with the aid of the military; however, that number is expected to rise.
Deep 5.0 earthquake rattles wide area of Japan; no damage reported
Japanese authorities said there were no reports of injuries or damage Sunday after a magnitude 5.0 jolted a wide area of the country. Shaking was felt in Tokyo, Chiba and five other prefectures, but no tsunami alerts were issued, Japan Today said.
Strong earthquake shakes Chile’s capital
A strong earthquake has rocked central Chile, causing buildings to sway in the capital of Santiago. There were no immediate reports of major damage or deaths. The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that the quake had a magnitude of 6.6, and its epicenter was located about 65 kilometers (40 miles) southwest of the city of Coquimbo. It’s depth was 10 kilometers (6 miles).
Magnitude-6.6 quake strikes north-central Chile
Strong earthquake hits eastern Taiwan
The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake hit Thursday evening and measured magnitude 6.6. It said it was centered in a remote mountainous area 45 kilometers (28 miles) south-southwest of the eastern coastal city of Hualian at a depth of just 9.3 kilometers (5.8 miles). It swayed buildings in the capital, Taipei.
Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes Tonga
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has been reported off the coast of Neiafu, Tonga. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no risk of a ‘destructive’ tsunami being generated and impacting New Zealand, the Pacific Islands or Hawaii, but says local tsunamis may occur within 100 kilometres of the epicentre.
Philippines Earthquake Strikes Carmen Again
Officials tell news that a 4.9 magnitude Philippines earthquake today 2013 has hit just after 9:58 pm local time, roughly twelve minutes ago. The quake had a moderate depth however.
12 Injured after Quakes in NE China
View of rare solar eclipse in Africa, Europe and America
A rare solar eclipse will sweep Africa, Europe and the United States, allowing a view of the Sun which is totally or partially blocked out by the Moon. The best view of the total eclipse on land will be in central Gabon for about one minute at about 1350 GMT. The total eclipse will then sweep east across the African continent. Partial views will be available in eastern North America and southern Europe.