Iceland’s Volcanoes Reawaken: Experts Predict Centuries of Activity
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula is entering a new cycle of volcanic activity, with multiple eruptions since 2021 indicating centuries of potential eruptions ahead.
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7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northwest China’s Xinjiang
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Wushi County in Xinjiang, China, causing minor structural damage and prompting a swift rescue response with no casualties reported.
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu Islands, Says GFZ
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Vanuatu Islands at 0457 GMT on Friday, reports the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.
Iceland Volcano Erupts Again: Grindavik Safely Evacuated Amid Lava Flows
A southwest Iceland volcano erupted on Sunday, the fifth on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021. Lava flows reached Grindavik’s outskirts, but prior evacuations kept residents safe.
Southwest Iceland Volcano Erupts for Fifth Time on Reykjanes Peninsula
A volcano in southwest Iceland erupted on Sunday, reaching Grindavik’s outskirts. This marks the fifth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021, with no immediate danger to residents thanks to prior evacuations.
Rescue Efforts Underway After Japan’s 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake
Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture experiences a powerful 7.6 earthquake, resulting in extensive damage and casualties. Rescue teams continue their operations on the Noto Peninsula.
Japanese PM Kishida Holds Press Conference on Deadly Western Earthquakes
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida addresses the nation following powerful earthquakes in western Japan that killed at least 78 people.
Earthquake and Tsunami Devastate Noto Peninsula, Japan, Evacuations Underway
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula, triggering a tsunami and causing widespread damage. Evacuations are ongoing.
Japanese Coast Shaken by Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake, Residents Seek Shelter
A strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near Honshu’s coast in Japan on Monday, prompting residents in Komatsu-shi, Ishikawa to seek shelter during the tremor.
7.4 Magnitude Quake Strikes Honshu, Japan, Triggers Tsunami Waves
A magnitude-7.4 earthquake hit near Honshu, Japan on Monday, triggering 5-meter tsunami waves and prompting emergency responses.