November 22, 2013
Increasing lava flows
CHANCE OF FLARES
A cluster of active sunspots has just rotated off the Earthside of the sun. The remaining sunspots facing Earth are quiet, prompting NOAA forecasters to downgrade the chance of geoeffective flares.
5.3-magnitude earthquake rattles northeastern China
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake rattled Songyuan in northeastern China Friday, but China’s state-run media reported no serious injuries or deaths initially.
Read comments Satellite image of Fuego volcano by (c) Google Earth View Fuego volcano (Guatemala): increasing lava flows
Two lava flows are active on the upper slopes of the volcano at the moment, to the Taniluya (south) and Ceniza canyon (SE). The effusive activity started on 11 Nov and increased on 18 November, reaching a length of 600 m.
Two lava flows are active on the upper slopes of the volcano at the moment, to the Taniluya (south) and Ceniza canyon (SE). The effusive activity started on 11 Nov and increased on 18 November, reaching a length of 600 m.
Luce Popocatépetl with snow and fumarole
in the last 24 hours, the colossus presented 57 exhalations of low intensity, probably accompanied by emissions of steam and gas.
in the last 24 hours, the colossus presented 57 exhalations of low intensity, probably accompanied by emissions of steam and gas.
Tavurvur volcano (Rabaul, PNG) activity summary
RVO reported that Rabaul caldera’s Tavurvur cone was quiet during 1-12 November. At 0516 on 13 November a moderate explosion generated a dense billowing ash cloud that rose 1 km above the crater and drifted NW.
RVO reported that Rabaul caldera’s Tavurvur cone was quiet during 1-12 November. At 0516 on 13 November a moderate explosion generated a dense billowing ash cloud that rose 1 km above the crater and drifted NW.
Chaitén volcano (Chile): increased seismic activity
Increased seismic activity has been detected under the volcano, Chilean scientists reported.
Increased seismic activity has been detected under the volcano, Chilean scientists reported.
Turkey Earthquake Today 2013 strikes Van
A Turkey earthquake today 2013 has struck near Van. The Turkey earthquake today November 21, 2013 began moments ago. Damage assessment is pending. Officials tell news that a 4.6 magnitude Turkey earthquake today began just after 3:29 AM, locally November 22.
A Turkey earthquake today 2013 has struck near Van. The Turkey earthquake today November 21, 2013 began moments ago. Damage assessment is pending. Officials tell news that a 4.6 magnitude Turkey earthquake today began just after 3:29 AM, locally November 22.
Earthquake measuring 5.4 in magnitude strikes western Iran – reports
An earthquake measuring 5.4 in magnitude struck western Iran near its border with Iraq on Friday morning, Iranian media reported. There are no details on the extent of the damage, but several relief teams have been dispatched to assess the situation, state news agency IRNA reported.
An earthquake measuring 5.4 in magnitude struck western Iran near its border with Iraq on Friday morning, Iranian media reported. There are no details on the extent of the damage, but several relief teams have been dispatched to assess the situation, state news agency IRNA reported.
WINTER 2013 TO BE LONGEST IN HISTORY: Heavy snow could fall until MAY warn forecasters
The entire UK has been told to brace for a record-breaking period of bitter Arctic winds, crippling snowfall and plunging temperatures. Long-range forecasts now point to winter 2013 now being the worst for more than 60 years with Polar conditions stretching right into the beginning of next spring.
The entire UK has been told to brace for a record-breaking period of bitter Arctic winds, crippling snowfall and plunging temperatures. Long-range forecasts now point to winter 2013 now being the worst for more than 60 years with Polar conditions stretching right into the beginning of next spring.
Sun’s flipping poles could mean lights out for U.S.
A vulnerability test by the electric-power industry of the national electrical grid shows the system would fail during certain catastrophes – and would fail even if only some of the impacts of certain catastrophes were experienced. That is the sobering message from a preliminary readout of the results of a vulnerability test called Grid Ex II.
A vulnerability test by the electric-power industry of the national electrical grid shows the system would fail during certain catastrophes – and would fail even if only some of the impacts of certain catastrophes were experienced. That is the sobering message from a preliminary readout of the results of a vulnerability test called Grid Ex II.
Lawmakers want answers after North Texas earthquakes
Overall, North Texas has experienced 12 small quakes in November. Tuesday’s 3.6-magnitude jolt about 6:40 p.m. got everyone talking at the Sandy Beach convenience store and restaurant. “I thought, ‘Oh Lord, the ground is coming apart!'” said Diane King. Another worker, John Hutchison, said he nearly lost his balance when the earth began to move.
Overall, North Texas has experienced 12 small quakes in November. Tuesday’s 3.6-magnitude jolt about 6:40 p.m. got everyone talking at the Sandy Beach convenience store and restaurant. “I thought, ‘Oh Lord, the ground is coming apart!'” said Diane King. Another worker, John Hutchison, said he nearly lost his balance when the earth began to move.
Monster Gamma-Ray Burst in Our Cosmic Neighborhood
Gamma-ray bursts are violent bursts of gamma radiation associated with exploding massive stars. For the first time ever, researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute, among others, have observed an unusually powerful gamma-ray burst in the relatively nearby universe — a monster gamma-ray burst. The results are published in the scientific journal, Science.
Gamma-ray bursts are violent bursts of gamma radiation associated with exploding massive stars. For the first time ever, researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute, among others, have observed an unusually powerful gamma-ray burst in the relatively nearby universe — a monster gamma-ray burst. The results are published in the scientific journal, Science.
Philippine typhoon toll rises to record 5,209: official
The death toll from super typhoon Haiyan, which slammed across the central Philippines two weeks ago, has risen to more than 5,200, the National Disaster Agency said on Friday, the most deadly natural disaster ever to hit the country.
The death toll from super typhoon Haiyan, which slammed across the central Philippines two weeks ago, has risen to more than 5,200, the National Disaster Agency said on Friday, the most deadly natural disaster ever to hit the country.