This week, a new volcanic eruption began in Iceland at Meradalir. The fissure eruption has already began to construct a cinder cone at a higher rate than witnessed in the 2021 eruption. Meanwhile, in Japan, the Iwo Jima volcano and caldera produced a new series of explosive and shallow submarine eruptions. And, also in Japan, another island volcano was placed on a heightened alert level due to seismic unrest. This video will discuss these volcano related news stories, as told and analyzed by a volcanologist.
Earlier today, a new volcanic eruption began in Iceland. Just northeast of where Geldingadalir famously erupted in 2021, the same volcanic system ejected lava out of a 100 meter long fissure. As a result, the alert level of this Iceland volcano was temporarily raised to red, and the eruption plume became visible across the peninsula. So, what will happen next? Where will the lava flow? This video will answer these two questions and the ongoing volcanic eruption.
Magnitude-6.2 earthquake occurs in northern Chile at around 14:58 July 27. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Event
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake occurred in northern Chile at 14:58 July 27. The epicenter was about 56 km (35 miles) northeast from the city of Calama. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 99 km (62 miles), and light-to-moderate shaking was probably felt throughout the Arica y Parinatoca, Tarapaca, and Antofagasta regions of Chile, the Jujuy and Salta provinces of Argentina, and the Potosi department of Bolivia.
There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; however, minor damage is possible in areas close to the epicenter. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light and moderate aftershocks are likely over the coming days.
Shallow quake was measured at above 7 magnitude and collapsed buildings near the epicentre in northern Abra province.
At least four people have died and 60 others were injured by a powerful earthquake in the northern Philippines, the country's interior minister has said.
The 8:43am (00:43 GMT) quake on Wednesday struck the mountainous and lightly populated province of Abra on Luzon, the country's main and most populous island, causing small landslides and collapsing some houses. The tremors caused high-rise towers to shake more than 400km (249 miles) away in the capital, Manila, which is located on the south of the island.
The earthquake was measured at a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 by the US Geological Survey (USGS), 7.2 by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and 7.3 by the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Phivolcs later revised the magnitude down to 7.0. Still, the earthquake was strongest to have hit the Philippines in years.
In the last week, the alert level was raised at the Tsurumidake volcano which more than 100,000 people live in close proximity to. Also, the Raung volcano produced an earthquake swarm which was associated with an increase in sulfur dioxide emissions. Clearly, magma is present at depth. And, also in Japan, the Tomachidake volcano is showing signs of unrest. This video will discuss these volcano related news stories, as told and analyzed by a volcanologist.
UTC time: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 19:17 PM
Your time: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 8:17 PM GMT+1
Magnitude Type: mww
USGS page: M 6.8 - Easter Island region USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 1 person
UTC time: Monday, July 11, 2022 21:10 PM
Your time: Monday, July 11, 2022 at 10:10 PM GMT+1
Magnitude Type: mww
USGS page: M 6.0 - 84 km ESE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public: 3 people
