This Monday, the National Center for Disaster Prevention ( Cenapred ) indicates in its latest monitoring of the Popocatépetl volcano that 50 exhalations were detected accompanied by water vapor, volcanic gases and, on occasions, small amounts of ash.
In addition, 213 minutes of tremor (equivalent to 3.33 hours of high frequency, low to medium amplitude segments) were recorded , as well as 13 minutes of low amplitude harmonic tremor. A volcanotectonic earthquake registered yesterday at 22:45, with a magnitude of 1.4, was also reported.
While the volcano has been overall relatively calm during the past weeks, a sudden explosion occurred this morning from the southeast summit crater.
The eruption lasted about two minutes only and produced a dense brown ash plume that rose a few 100 meters and quickly dispersed to the southwest. No significant changes in volcanic tremor accompanied the event and there has been no official statement from the volcano observatory so far.
It is possible that the event did not involve any fresh magma and was driven purely by an internal phreatic explosion as trapped water can interact with hot rocks or residual magma inside the conduit.
A volcano has erupted about 19 miles (30km) from Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, the country's meteorological office has said, marking the third time in two years that lava has gushed out in the area.
"The eruption is taking place in a small depression just north of Litli Hrútur, from which smoke is escaping in a north-westerly direction," the office said.
Local media footage showed a massive cloud of smoke rising from the ground as well as a substantial flow of lava.
The smoke could be seen from the road connecting the capital to the international airport, with cars pulled over and people taking pictures.
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Monday in the Atlantic Ocean near the northern Caribbean, causing some buildings to lightly sway in the region.
The quake struck at a shallow depth of six miles (10 kilometers), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was located about 170 miles (270 kilometers) north-northeast of Antigua and Barbuda.
The earthquake was felt on several islands, including Puerto Rico. No damage was immediately reported.
SoCal Edison shuts off power and gas company rushes to the scene
A dozen homes in LA were evacuated on Saturday night after the houses appeared to be on the verge of collapse and about to tumble into the canyon behind them. The foundations of homes situated along Peartree Lane in Rolling Hills Estates in LA County suddenly shifted following a major landslide.
Police, fire and utility company officials were on the scene Sunday to assist with the evacuation, which saw a total of 16 residents being forced to flee their homes.
The residents had 20 minutes to gather their things and get out, officials warned before access was restricted.
LA fire dept shows damaged homes after massive landslide
Bali, Indonesia experienced severe weather conditions from 07 to 09 July 2023, leading to devastating impacts on the region. Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding, while strong winds downed trees and damaged buildings. Furthermore, the heavy rain falling on unstable ground triggered numerous landslides, exacerbating the destructive effects of the weather.
The Bali Province Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported a total of 78 incidents, including landslides, fallen trees, and floods, across several affected areas. These areas included Badung, Bangli, Buleleng, Denpasar, Gianyar, Jembrana, Karangasem, Klungkung, and Tabanan.
As a result of the severe weather, approximately 50 homes were damaged, and around 50 individuals were displaced from their residences, according to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet). The impact of the disaster extended to a total of 192 people, who were directly affected by the floods, landslides, and other related incidents.
The entire village was covered with a thick layer of snow after it experienced the surprise snowfall on Sunday morning.
Losar village in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh received an 'unexpected' spell of snowfall on Sunday as various parts of north India remain affected due to heavy rainfall.
The entire village was covered with a thick layer of snow after it experienced the surprise snowfall on Sunday morning.
"Losar village received an unexpected sudden snowfall on Sunday morning as various parts of north India are affected due to heavy rainfall," officials said.
Comment: An aerial view of the damage: