Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.3 earthquake hits Nepal.

5.3 earthquake hits the South Sandwich Islands.

5.1 earthquake hits northern Sumatra, Indonesia.

5.0 earthquake hits Luzon in the Philippines.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Hurricane 07e (Frank), located approximately 866 nm south of San Diego, is tracking northwestward at 11 knots.

Tropical Storm 07e (Georgette), located approximately 1329 nm south-southwest of San Diego, is tracking westward at 08 knots.

In the Northwest Pacific Ocean: Tropical depression 06w (Songda), located approximately 206 nm southwest of Kunsan AFB, South Korea, is tracking north-northeastward at 04 knots.

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 01s (One), located approximate315 nm west-southwest of Cocos Island, is tracking west-northwestward at 07 knots. This is the final warning for this system.

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Global Warming

Globe showing the areas affected by the current heatwave

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Montana, USA

A wildfire burning on the west side of Flathead Lake led to evacuation orders and warnings in the Elmo area Friday night. The fire had grown to an estimated 7,000 acres by Saturday afternoon.

Wildfires – California

Evacuations have been ordered around Klamath national forest in northern California after a major new wildfire broke out amid searing heat, a prolonged drought and lightning across the region.

The fire, known as the McKinney fire, has grown to 18,000 acres in less than 12 hours and has zero containment. It has forced officials in Siskiyou county to order the evacuation of nearby communities, a virtual repeat of the Washburn and Oak fires that have recently ignited in California’s western Sierra Nevada.

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Disease

Polio – Mozambique

In a follow-up on a wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case reported in Mozambique’s north-eastern Tete province in May, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) reported this week an additional three cases from Tete province. This brings the total number of cases in the country to four.

Chikungunya – Brazil

In a follow-up on the chikungunya situation in Brazil this year, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reports Brazil has seen 186,170 total cases, including 75,505 confirmed cases through July 16. 40 deaths have been recorded.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Anthrax – Canada

An anthrax outbreak is being reported and monitored in the remote areas of the largest national park in Canada– Wood Buffalo National Park, according to Parks Canada. As of July 28, officials have reported a total of 59 bison mortalities that are suspected to be caused by anthrax.

Monkeypox – Spain

In Spain, as of July 29, there have been a total of 4,298 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported. One death has also been reported.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.7 earthquake hits the Izu Islands off Japan.

5.7 earthquake hits eastern New Guinea, Papua New Guinea.

5.0 earthquake hits the Chhattisgarh region, India.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 07e (Frank), located approximately 1200 nm south-southeast of San Diego, is tracking west-northwestward at 05 knots.

Tropical Storm 07e (Georgette), located approximately 1062 nm south-southwest of San Diego, is tracking west-southwestward at 09 knots.

In the Northwest Pacific Ocean: Tropical depression 06w (Songda), located approximately 260 nm northeast of Kadena afb, is tracking west-northwestward at 20 knots.

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 01s (One), located approximately 119 nm west-northwest of Cocos Island, is tracking south- southwestward at 08 knots.

Newsbytes:

Kentucky, USA - At least eight people died and others were rescued from rooftops on Thursday after heavy rains across southeastern Kentucky touched off what the governor said was “one of the worst, most devastating flooding events” in state history. More than 20 people are still missing.

Environment

Plastic Eating Bacteria

British researchers have identified naturally occurring lake bacteria that grow faster and more effectively by eating plastic bags, breaking them down to natural carbon compounds.

Writing in the journal Nature Communications, Cambridge scientists suggest that enriching waters with particular species of bacteria could be a natural way to remove plastic pollution from the environment. They add that “plastic pollution is stimulating the whole food web in lakes, because more bacteria means more food for the bigger organisms like ducks and fish.”

Alpine Heat

Swiss scientists say the freezing point in the Alps has risen to a record altitude above the summits this summer as Europe bakes in unprecedented heat. Weather balloons had to rise 5,184 metres above sea level to reach freezing, 70 metres higher than the previous record set in 1995.

Glaciologist Matthias Huss says accelerating global heating, especially in July, has caused freshwater glaciers to melt faster than ever. Wild species accustomed to cold climates are migrating higher and are reaching a point where they have nowhere else to go.

A melting glacier has shifted the border between Switzerland and Italy, putting a mountain lodge that was once entirely in Italy now technically two-thirds in Switzerland.

Wildlife

Violent Marauders

Nearly 50 people have been attacked and injured in the western city of Yamaguchi by a gang of Japanese macaques that initially waged assaults on children and adults before going on to target the elderly. Residents have resorted to carrying umbrellas and sharp garden tools to fend off the simians.

Authorities managed to capture and eventually put down one member of the gang that was identified as an attacker. But eyewitnesses say monkeys involved in the assaults are of different sizes, meaning more of the suspects are still at large. Macaques are commonly seen across Japan, sometimes eating crops and invading homes.

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Environment

Global Temperature Extremes

The week’s hottest temperature was 49.0 degrees Celsius (120.2 degrees F) at El Oued, Algeria.

The week’s coldest temperature was minus 72.0 degrees Celsius (-97.6 degrees F) at Vostok, Antarctica.

Temperatures were tabulated from the more than 10,000 worldwide synoptic weather stations. The United Nations World Meteorological Organization sets the standards for weather observations, and provides a global telecommunications circuit for data distribution.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Germany

A large wildfire on the German-Czech border is spreading and threatening to destroy a forested national park popular with tourists. The fire in the region, called Bohemian Switzerland on the Czech side and the Saxon Switzerland national park on the German side, started last weekend. It had seemed to be under control but spread again early Thursday.

Another large forest fire in the Elbe-Elster district of the eastern German state of Brandenburg was under control Thursday after flaring up again on Wednesday evening, local authorities said. The fire was still burning an area of 500 hectares (1,236 acres).

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Dengue Fever

Philippines – The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) reported an additional 9,000 dengue fever cases in the past two weeks, now reporting 73,909 total dengue cases since the beginning of the year.

Myanmar – Officials in Myanmar have recorded 7,835 cases of dengue fever and 31 deaths in the first half of 2022.

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Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity – Continuing Activity for the week 20 July – 26 July 2022

Chiles-Cerro Negro – Colombia-Ecuador : Instituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IGEPN) and the Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Pasto del Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC OVSP) both monitor the Cerro Negro de Mayasquer and Chiles volcanoes, called the Chiles-Cerro Negro volcanic complex (CCNVC), and both issued reports on the seismic swarm that began on 27 May. This seismicity was mainly characterized by VT earthquakes, typically indicating rock fracturing events. The swarm continued during 12-26 July, though the number and size of events were variable. The earthquakes were located along a fracture zone on and as far as 3.5 km S of Chiles volcano, at depths less than 6 km. The number of long-period (LP) and very-long-period (VLP) earthquakes, low-energy events indicating fluid movement, had increased in the previous two weeks; 60 of such events were recorded on 17 July, the highest daily number of events recorded since the beginning of permanent monitoring in November 2013, and 64 were recorded in 20 July. During 12-23 July a total of 43 earthquakes had local magnitudes greater than 2; four of those events, a M 3.3 recorded at 1038 on 16 July, a M 2.8 at 0816 on 22 July, a M 3.5 at 1746 on 22 July, and a M 3 at 2247 on 23 July were all felt in surrounding areas, including in the municipality of Cumbbal, in the department of Nariño. At 0833 on 25 July a M 5.6 was recorded, with a hypocenter located about 10 km S of Tufiño (Carchi province, Ecuador). Building damage was reported in San Gabriel, Tulcán, and El Ángel (Ecuador) and in the Municipalities of Túquerres and Cumbal (Colombia). Data from continuous GPS geodetic bases located in the vicinity of the Chiles volcano showed a trend of inflation at a rate of approximately 28 mm/year that has been recorded since 2016 (the beginning of deformation monitoring) through the end of 2020, when the deformation stabilized. Neither inflation nor deflation was detected during the beginning of 2020 or in 2021. Inflation was again detected in March, at a rate of 32 mm/year. The rate of inflation notably increased during April-July to an average of 106 mm/year, occurring in at least two deformation zones, one S of Chiles and another in the Potrerillos caldera.

Dukono – Halmahera : PVMBG reported that during 19-25 July almost daily white-and-gray ash plumes from Dukono rose as high as 300 m above the summit and drifted N, E, and W.

Great Sitkin – Andreanof Islands (USA) : AVO reported that slow lava effusion at Great Sitkin continued during 19-26 July. Elevated surface temperatures were identified in satellite images during 19-20 July; weather clouds obscured satellite and webcam views during most of the rest of the week. Seismicity was low, and occasional local earthquakes were recorded. Steam emissions were visible in satellite images during 25-26 July.

Ibu – Halmahera : PVMBG reported that the eruption at Ibu continued during 21-25 July. Gray-and-white ash plumes of variable densities generally rose as high as 2 km above the summit and drifted in multiple directions.

Karymsky – Eastern Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Karymsky was identified in satellite images during 14-21 July. Ash plumes were identified in satellite images drifting 170 km S and SE on 15 July.

Kilauea – Hawaiian Islands (USA) : HVO stated that by 19 July about 98 million cubic meters of lava had been erupted from a vent in the lower W wall of at Kilauea’s Halema`uma`u Crater since the current eruption began on 29 September 2021, raising the crater floor by 133 m. Lava continued to effuse from the vent during 19-26 July, entering the lava lake and flowing onto the crater floor. The lake level remained at the bounding levees, though lava oozed from the lake margins on most days. The sulfur dioxide emission rate was approximately 1,300 tons/day on 21 July.

Krakatau – Sunda Strait : The Darwin VAAC reported that during 20 and 22-24 July ash plumes from Anak Krakatau rose to 2.6-3 km (9,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW, WSW, and W based on satellite and webcam images as well as weather models.

Lewotolok – Lembata Island : PVMBG reported that the eruption at Lewotolok continued during 20-26 July. Daily white or white-and-gray emissions rose as high as 500 m above the summit and drifted in multiple directions. Photos in some posted reports showed Strombolian activity at the active vent.

Merapi – Central Java : BPPTKG reported that the eruption at Merapi continued during 15-21 July. The heights and morphologies of the SW and central lava domes were unchanged from the previous week, and seismicity remained at high levels. As many as 22 lava avalanches traveled down the Bebeng drainage on the SW flank, reaching a maximum distance of 1.8 km.

Pavlof – Alaska Peninsula, Alaska : AVO reported that a minor eruption at a vent on Pavlof’s upper E flank was ongoing during 19-26 July. Seismic tremor persisted and multiple daily explosions were detected in seismic and infrasound data. Elevated surface temperatures were identified almost daily in satellite images; weather clouds sometimes prevented views. Diffuse ash emissions were visible in webcam images during 19-20 July. A low-level ash cloud that rose to 2.6 km (8,600 ft) a.s.l. was observed by a pilot at around 1150 on 22 July and corresponded to a slightly larger explosion detected in infrasound data. Steam emissions were visible in satellite images during 25-26 July.

Reventador – Ecuador : IG characterized the ongoing eruption at Reventador as moderate during 19-26 July. Gas-and-ash plumes, observed with the webcam or reported by the Washington VAAC, rose as high as 1.4 km above the summit and drifted in multiple directions. An active lava flow descending the NE flanks was visible in thermal webcam images during 21-24 July.

Sangay – Ecuador : IG reported a high level of activity at Sangay during 19-26 July. Daily ash-and-gas plumes were identified in IG webcam images and visible in satellite images according to the Washington VAAC. Plumes rose as high as 2 km above the volcano and drifted WNW, W, and S. Incandescent material was seen descending the SE flank during 21-22 July.

Semeru – Eastern Java : PVMBG reported that the eruption at Semeru continued during 19-26 July. At 1455 on 24 July an ash plume rose 300 m above the summit and drifted SW.

Sheveluch – Central Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that the ongoing eruption at Sheveluch was characterized by explosions, hot avalanches, and lava-dome extrusion during 15-21 July. A daily thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images, and ash plumes were visible drifting 125 km E and SE during 16 and 18-19 July.

Suwanosejima – Ryukyu Islands (Japan) : JMA reported that the eruption at Suwanosejima’s Ontake Crater continued during 18-25 July. There were four explosions, producing eruption plumes that rose as high as 1.2 km above the crater rim and ejecting larger material 300 m from the vent. Crater incandescence was observed nightly, and volcanic tremor was occasionally recorded.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

6.2 earthquake hits offshore Antofagasta, Chile.

6.0 earthquake hits Antofagasta, Chile.

5.7 earthquake hits south of Fiji.

5.5 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.

5.5 earthquake hits near the coast of Nicaragua.

5.1 earthquake hits south of Fiji.

5.0 earthquake hits Taiwan.

5.0 earthquake hitsLuzon in the Philippines.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 07e (Frank), located approximately 1284 nm south-southeast of San Diego, is tracking westward at 10 knots.

Tropical Storm 07e (Georgette), located approximately 1008 nm south of San Diego, is tracking west-southwestward at 10 knots.

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Wildlife

Australia Classifies Koala as Endangered after Bushfires

Koalas – or ‘Phascolarctos cinereus’ – are a downward marsupial settlement that sleeps most of the day perched in trees and feeding exclusively on eucalyptus leaves. This is possible because the digestive system is able to neutralize toxic chemicals in plants. According to the Australian Koala Foundation, there are no more than 100,000 koalas left in the wild, “but probably no more than 43,000 koalas,” the foundation said.

The koala population in tropical Queensland has declined by at least 50 percent since 2001 and that NSW koalas are critically endangered. The Australian government had failed to take early action to protect koalas. It is now imperative to secure key koala habitats, reconnect wildlife corridors and reduce major threats to the animals.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Oklahoma, USA

The Woodward County fire is located eight miles north of Mooreland and moving rapidly southwest. Evacuations were put in place for those who live northeast of Mooreland. As of 11 a.m., the Woodward County fire had burned over 18,000 acres and was not contained.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Marburg Virus – Ghana

Two more people with Marburg identified in Ghana, family of the first case. One has unfortunately died. Outbreak total now 4 cases and 3 deaths.

Monkeypox

France – Public Health France reports as of Tuesday, July 26, 1,837 confirmed cases have been identified in France.

Brazil – Brazil has 813 confirmed cases of monkeypox. Health authorities are concerned that cases may be underreported because there are not enough tests available.

Anthrax – Colorado, USA

Colorado agriculture officials have confirmed anthrax in at least two beef cattle herds in Sedgwick County. These are the first confirmed cases of anthrax in cattle in Colorado since 2012, when more than 75 head of cattle died in a multi-premises outbreak in the northeast counties.

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Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity – New Activity for the week 20 July – 26 July 2022

Aira – Kyushu (Japan) : A notable eruption at Minamidake Crater (at Aira Caldera’s Sakurajima volcano) occurred on 24 July. The event was preceded by inflation first detected at around 0900 on 18 July. JMA warned residents that the inflation represented an intrusion of magma that could result in a large explosion. Sulfur dioxide emissions were at 1,900 tons per day, measured during a field visit on 22 July. Four eruptive events recorded between 23 July and 1500 on 24 July produced plumes that rose 1.2 km above the crater rim; the events did not change the rate of inflation. A larger eruptive event occurred at 2005 on 24 July that ejected bombs more than 2.4 km E, the first time material fell beyond 2 km from the crater since 4 June 2020. The event produced minor plumes that rose 300 m before mingling with weather clouds. The Alert Level was raised to 5 (the highest level on a 5-level scale) at 2050, signaling that residents should evacuate. According to a news article 51 people in 33 households living within a 3-km radius of both Minamidake and Showa craters left their homes. Ashfall was reported in Kagoshima City (about 10 km W). JMA noted that inflation ceased after the event. On 25 July JMA scientists conducted a field visit and confirmed that bombs were deposited more than 2.4 km from the vent and observed ashfall in an area from Shirahamacho to Kurokamicho. During 25-26 July a few small explosions and eruptive events generated plumes that rose as high as 2.2 km above the crater rim and disappeared into the weather clouds. Deformation had stagnated.

Ebeko – Paramushir Island (Russia) : KVERT reported that moderate activity at Ebeko was ongoing during 14-21 July. According to volcanologists in Severo-Kurilsk (Paramushir Island, about 7 km E) explosions generated ash plumes that rose up to 3.5 km (11,500 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and S. A thermal anomaly over the volcano was identified in satellite images during 17-18 July.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

7.0 earthquake hits Luzon in the Philippines.

Two 5.2 earthquakes hit Luzon in the Philippines.

5.2 earthquake hits Tonga.

5.2 earthquake hits south of Fiji.

5.1 earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.

5.0 earthquake hits the Philippines.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 07e (Frank), located approximately 1425 nm south-southeast of San Diego, is tracking west-northwestward at 08 knots.

Newsbytes:

Missouri, USA – Record rainfall caused severe flash flooding in parts of Missouri on 26 July 2022. The Mayor of St Louis has declared a state of emergency, while emergency services have rescued dozens of people from trapped vehicles and flooded homes. St Louis Fire Department reported at least one fatality. A record 7.02 inches (178 mm) of rain fell in 5 hours early on 26 July 2022.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Idaho, USA

Most of the growth on the Salmon Fire 10 miles northwest of Salmon, Idaho has been south of the Salmon River in recent days. It was mapped Monday night at 37,264 acres, a 24-hour growth of more than 1,500 acres.

Wildfires – California, USA

Fire officials called Monday a successful day on the Oak Fire northwest of Mariposa, California, saying there was minimal growth. The 1,200 acres added paled in comparison to the rapid spread seen on Friday and Saturday. It was mapped Monday night at 18,017 acres, with most of the increase being on the east side where it is chewing through the four-year old vegetation in the footprint of the 2018 Ferguson Fire.

Wildfires – Germany

Firefighters in Germany are battling blazes in Brandenburg and Saxony after last week’s heat wave. Over 700 people have been told to leave the area, with authorities planning further evacuations.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Rotavirus – Ukraine

In the first six months of 2022, 3,533 cases of rotavirus enteritis were registered in Ukraine, of which 3,388 were in children.

Polio – Pakistan

An 18-month child was paralyzed by wild polio in Lakki Marwat, the Pakistan Polio Laboratory in Islamabad confirmed on Friday. This is the thirteenth case in Pakistan this year.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.4 earthquake hits off the east coast of North Island, New Zealand.

5.4 earthquake hits the Colombia-Ecuador border.

5.1 earthquake hits the Owen fracture zone.

5.1 earthquake hits the Ryukyu Islands off Japan.

5.1 earthquake hits eastern New Guinea, Papua New Guinea.

5.0 earthquake hits south of Fiji.

5.0 earthquake hits the Molucca Sea.

5.0 earthquake hits southern Iran.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical depression 07e (seven), located approximately 1543 nm southeast of San Diego, is tracking westward at 11 knots.

Newsbytes:

Central African Republic – Torrential rain in parts of Central African Republic caused damage and flash flooding in the capital Bangui and other regions of the the country from 21 July 2022. Strong winds were also reported, downing trees and causing further damages. At least 13 people have died or are missing, and thousands of houses have been flooded or destroyed. The city recorded 183 mm of rain in 48 hours to 23 July 2022. Severe weather also affected other areas of the country. In the prefecture of Lobaye, situated south of the capital, 9 people from the same family died in the village of Bouchia due to falling trees. Further north in Haute-Kotto prefecture, heavy rain caused the walls of a house to collapse in Bria, leaving one person dead and 3 injured.

Ireland – Flash flooding has caused damage to homes and businesses in Donegal and across the north-west. Dozens of people had to be rescued from their homes by emergency services in the county, as well as in Tyrone and Derry. One-third of the average total monthly rainfall for August fell in a single hour in parts of the north on Saturday evening.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Texas, USA

A grass fire burned into a suburb of Dallas, Texas Monday afternoon destroying 9 homes and damaging another 17, according to city officials. It occurred in Balch Springs when a mower struck an object in a field, creating a spark which ignited dry grass near Interstate 20 and South Beltline Road. A steady breeze pushed the fire into a row of houses adjacent to the field. One by one the fire ignited house after house, aided by a fence that ran behind and between all of the homes which contributed to the fuel load and the continuous spread.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Marburg Virus – Ghana

In a follow-up on the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Ghana, health authorities report a suspected MVD case, the third and a close contact to one of the initial two deceased cases, died on July 21.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.3 earthquake hits Vanuatu.

5.2 earthquake hits south of the Kermedec Islands.

5.2 earthquake hits the South Sandwich Islands.

5.2 earthquake hits the southern mid-Atlantic ridge.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

There are no current tropical Storms.

Newsbytes:

Russia – Officials in Sochi, the popular resort city on the Black Sea in Russia, have declared a state of emergency after 3 days of severe weather including heavy rain, flash floods and landslides.76 mm of rain fell in just 1 hour. The Bzugu River broke its banks while several other river rose significantly. One person died in the floods and several dozen people were rescued. At least 60 vehicles were seriously damaged. Around 250 homes were damaged in the floods.

Yemen – Heavy seasonal rains drove flash floods through Yemen and left at least nine people dead, official media reported Sunday. The casualties were reported in the capital of Sanaa and the southwestern province of Dhamar, where it began raining late last week.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Dengue Fever – Laos

The number of dengue fever cases continue their rise in Laos as health ministry officials report the tally has surpassed 11,000.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.5 earthquake hits southern Iran.

5.3 earthquake hits southern Iran.

5.3 earthquake hits the Molucca Sea.

5.0 earthquake hits Tonga.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

There are no current tropical Storms.

Newsbytes:

Iran – Flash flooding has killed at least 22 people in Iran’s southern Fars province. The city of Estabhan was hardest hit with heavy rain swelling the Roudbal river. Floods in Iran have been worsened by droughts, because rain water is unable to permeate through the sun-baked earth.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – California, USA

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park has exploded in size into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2000 homes and businesses.

The Oak Fire started on Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County and by Saturday morning had rapidly grown to 26.5 square kilometres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Evacuation orders were put in effect Saturday for more than 6000 people living in the sparsely populated, rural area. By Saturday morning, the fire had destroyed 10 residential and commercial structures, damaged five others and was threatening 2000 more structures, Cal Fire said.

Wildfires – France

Firefighters in southwestern France battled on Saturday to contain massive wildfires that have spread to an area twice the size of Paris as blazes across the continent continued to rage. In the country’s wine region of Bordeaux, more than 50,000 acres of land have been destroyed. It added that 36,750 people had been evacuated from the region, although 12,000 had since been allowed to return.

Wildfires – Greece

Fierce wildfires are sweeping through the north, south and east of Greece on Sunday, as a scorching heatwave boils the country. Hundreds of residents and tourists have been evacuated from the east Aegean island of Lesbos after forest fires, which broke out yesterday, destroyed homes and threatened villages. Greece is currently in the grips of a heat wave with temperatures of 42°C expected in some regions. The extreme weather is forecast to last 10 days, raising fears of other fires.

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Disease

Covid-19

Japan – Japanese officials saw 200,975 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, surpassing 200,000 cases/day for the first time, according to Japan media.

Monkeypox

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency. This is the highest alarm the organisation can sound. Almost 15,400 cases have been reported from 72 countries since infections were reported in May.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.6 earthquake hits the Flores Sea.

5.4 earthquake hits the Flores Sea.

5.1 earthquake hits the northern mid-Atlantic ridge.

5.0 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

There are no current tropical Storms.

Newsbytes:

New Mexico, USA – Fire officials confirmed two people died – and a third is missing – after flash floods hit the wildfire burn scar near Las Vegas. The victims were travelling in a car when they were overwhelmed by the floodwaters and swept away.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Monkeypox

Hawaii – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reported Friday that it has identified three additional cases of monkeypox. This brings the total number of cases in Hawaiʻi to eleven.

Canada – The first monkeypox case has been reported and confirmed in Yukon.

Chicago – The Chicago Department of Public Health reports that the city now has more than 200 monkeypox cases.

Maine – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a case of monkeypox in Maine, the first case reported in the state.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.6 earthquake hits Myanmar.

5.6 earthquake hits Vanuatu.

5.1 earthquake hits Southeast of the Loyalty Islands.

5.1 earthquake hits Myanmar.

5.1 earthquake hits the South Sandwich Islands.

5.1 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan.

5.0 earthquake hits Myanmar.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Tropical Depression 06e (Estelle), located approximately 783 nm southwest of San Diego, is tracking westward at 09 knots. This is the final warning for this system.

Newsbytes:

Thailand - Flooding was reported in several locations of Bangkok on Thursday morning following hours of heavy rain overnight. Authorities in Thailand report that heavy rainfall in the country since 17 July has caused flooding in at least 7 provinces, plus the country’s capital Bangkok. More rain was expected in Greater Bangkok on Thursday due to the strong monsoon trough in the North and the Northeast and the monsoon over the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand.

Wildlife

Cheetahs Return to India

Cheetahs will soon roam the forests of central India for the first time in 70 years. The country's indigenous cats were declared extinct in 1952 after decades of hunting, habitat loss and food shortages led to their disappearance.

But a long-anticipated agreement with Namibia will see the world's fastest land animals transported from Africa to "cheetah- friendly" areas of Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh state. Asiatic cheetahs once roamed from Afghanistan to the Arabian Peninsula, but only about a dozen still survive in Iran.

Winged Tragedy

The worldwide bird flu epidemic that has resulted in the deaths of untold millions of poultry in recent months is also decimating the planet’s wild bird populations. The Guardian reports the UK has suffered its worst-ever infections, with more than 300 outbreaks in the nation’s seabird colonies.

Birds are also dying in many other areas of the world. More than 2,000 of the world’s approximately 8,000 Dalmatian pelicans have already perished. “We are facing an event of mass extinction of animals. Entire populations are affected by this virus,” says Uri Naveh, a senior scientist at the Israel Parks and Nature Authority. The international poultry trade, farming and sale of birds, as well as wild migrations, are the leading causes.

Rare Humpback Whale Washes up on Australian Beach

A dead white humpback whale was recently found on a remote beach in Australia. However, experts say the animal is not an albino.

Monarch Butterflies Teetering on Edge of Collapse

The migratory monarch butterfly has joined the endangered species list.

On Thursday (July 21), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed the butterfly, a subspecies of monarch (Danaus plexippus) as endangered, indicating that the subspecies is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. The main threats to the migratory monarch are habitat loss, pesticide and herbicide use, and climate change.

Environment

Antarctic in Pink

Antarctic researchers captured sublime images of pink skies over the frozen landscape brought on by Tonga’s record volcanic eruption in mid-January.

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano spewed an enormous number of fine particles high into the stratosphere, resulting in vivid sunsets in parts of Australia and New Zealand.

The effect in the near-perpetual winter twilight of Antarctica’s Scott Base and McMurdo Station has created a fiery hue over the ice, even at noon.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Idaho, USA

The Moose Fire 12 air miles northwest of Salmon, Idaho was very active Wednesday afternoon on both sides of the Salmon River, on the west, south, and east flanks. A mapping flight Wednesday night found that it had grown to more than 20,600 acres and was 2 miles west of North Fork and Highway 93.

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Environment

Global Temperature Extremes

The week’s hottest temperature was 52.0 degrees Celsius (125.6 degrees F) at Death Valley, California..

The week’s coldest temperature was minus 73.0 degrees Celsius (-99.4 degrees F) at Vostok, Antarctica.

Temperatures were tabulated from the more than 10,000 worldwide synoptic weather stations. The United Nations World Meteorological Organization sets the standards for weather observations, and provides a global telecommunications circuit for data distribution.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Polio – New York, USA

The New York State Department of Health today alerted the public to a case of polio in a Rockland County resident. This is the first case of polio in the US in over a decade.

Newcastle disease – Denmark

Danish health officials announced the detection of Newcastle disease virus in two pigeon flocks at Næstved. The one pigeon flock was located in an animal colony in Stenbæksholm with around 1000 birds, primarily pigeons, but also hobby chickens and domestic birds. The second pigeon flock was 100 pigeons and located in Stenstrup.

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Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity – Ongoing Activity for the week 13 July – 19 July 2022

Aira – Kyushu (Japan) : JMA reported that nighttime incandescence at Minamidake Crater (at Aira Caldera’s Sakurajima volcano) was visible during 11-18 July. Sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 1,400 tons per day on 13 July. One explosion, recorded at 1852 on 17 July, produced an ash plume that rose as high as 2.8 km above the crater rim and ejected material as high as 1.1 km above the summit.

Great Sitkin – Andreanof Islands (USA) : AVO reported that slow lava effusion at Great Sitkin continued during 12-19 July. Elevated surface temperatures were identified in satellite images on most days; weather clouds sometimes obscured satellite and webcam views. Seismicity was low, and occasional local earthquakes were recorded.

Kama’ehuakanaloa – Hawaiian Islands (USA) : An earthquake swarm began at Kama’ehuakanaloa at about 0200 on 16 July and was characterized by seismic tremor accompanied by pulses of seismic energy every 15-20 seconds. The pattern of elevated seismicity continued through at least 1453 on 17 July, the posting time of the HVO’s information statement. The report also noted that around 24 earthquakes in the M 1.8-3 range were recorded during 0130-0600 on 17 July. The Scientist-in-Charge stated that the seismicity was likely the result of magma movement beneath the seamount, but there were no show signs of an imminent eruption. The most recent swarm was recorded on 11 May 2020 and consisted of 18 events in the M 3-3.9 range.

Karymsky – Eastern Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Karymsky was identified in satellite images during 7-14 July. At 2250 local time on 13 July ash plumes were identified in satellite images rising 10-11 km (32,800-36,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifting 360 km SW.

Kilauea – Hawaiian Islands (USA) : HVO reported that lava continued to effuse from a vent in the lower W wall of Kilauea’s Halema`uma`u Crater during 12-19 July, entering the lava lake and flowing onto the crater floor. The lake level was relatively low, though by 16 July it had risen to the bounding levees along the margins. Incandescence from the W vent complex was visible during 16-19 July. Lava oozed from the lake margins during the early morning of 19 July.

Krakatau – Sunda Strait : PVMBG reported that several eruptive events were recorded at Anak Krakatau during 16-18 July. Eruptions at 2253 and 2339 on 16 July, 0847 on 17 July, and 0826, 1549, and 1730 on 18 July produced dense gray-to-black ash plumes that rose 1-2.5 km above the summit and drifted NE, S, SW, and W. Webcam image acquired at 2308 and 2344 on 16 July showed incandescence at the vent.

Lewotolok – Lembata Island : PVMBG reported that the eruption at Lewotolok continued during 12-19 July. Daily white or white-and-gray emissions rose as high as 800 m above the summit and drifted in multiple directions. Photos in some posted reports showed Strombolian activity from the crater.

Manam – Northeast of New Guinea : The Darwin VAAC reported that on 14 July ash plumes from Manam rose to 2.1 km (7,000 ft) and drifted NW based on satellite and RVO webcam images.

Merapi – Central Java : BPPTKG reported that the eruption at Merapi continued during 8-14 July. The heights and morphologies of the SW and central lava domes were unchanged from the previous week, and seismicity remained at high levels. As many as 43 lava avalanches traveled down the Bebeng drainage on the SW flank, reaching a maximum distance of 2 km.

Pavlof – Alaska Peninsula, Alaska : AVO reported that a minor eruption at a vent on Pavlof’s upper E flank was ongoing during 12-19 July. Seismic tremor persisted and multiple daily explosions were detected in seismic and infrasound data. Elevated surface temperatures identified in satellite images on a few of the days possibly reflected ongoing minor lava effusion; cloud cover prevented views on most of the days during the week. Minor ash emissions were seen in webcam images during 18019 July.

Popocatepetl – Mexico : CENAPRED reported that each day during 12-18 July there were 8-39 steam-and-gas emissions rising from Popocatépetl that drifted SW and WNW.

Sao Jorge – Azores : A seismic swarm at São Jorge began at 1605 on 19 March along a WNW-ESE fissure system stretching from Ponta dos Rosais to Norte Pequeno – Silveira. The seismic data as well as deformation data indicated a magmatic intrusion, though by early April no significant deformation was detected. The frequency of earthquakes had decreased in late May-early June. Seismicity continued to be elevated; by 18 July a total of 43,410 low-magnitude tectonic events had been recorded.

Semeru – Eastern Java : PVMBG reported that the eruption at Semeru continued during 12-18 July. At 0614 on 14 July an ash plume rose 500 m above the summit and drifted SW.

Sheveluch – Central Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that the ongoing eruption at Sheveluch was characterized by explosions, hot avalanches, and lava-dome extrusion. A thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images during 7-14 July. Satellite images showed ash plumes drifting 82 km SW and SE during 11-13 July.

Suwanosejima – Ryukyu Islands (Japan) : JMA reported that the eruption at Suwanosejima’s Ontake Crater continued during 11-18 July. There were 13 explosions, producing eruption plumes that rose as high as 1.5 km above the crater rim and ejecting material 700 m from the vent. Crater incandescence was observed nightly.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.0 earthquake hits south of the Kermedec Islands.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 06e (Estelle), located approximately 729 nm south-southwest of San Diego, is tracking west-northwestward at 11 knots.

Newsbytes:

New Zealand – Parts of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are experiencing flooding following heavy rain. The Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River has burst its banks leaving some roads submerged in water. Several roads around the city are closed. There is also flooding in Kaituna Valley on Banks Peninsula where roads are also closed. Down in South Canterbury the Timaru District Council last night declared a State of Emergency for Pleasant Point, Temuka after damage to a stopbank.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Europe

Though temperatures have cooled in France and the UK, firefighters are still tackling blazes in Greece, Spain and Italy.

The fires in France’s badly hit south-west have started to be brought under control.

And as the heatwave moves north-east, low water levels are hampering transport on rivers in Germany.

More than 1,000 deaths have been linked to the extremely high temperatures in Portugal while in Spain it is at least 500.

Spain has also been battling multiple wildfires. Though one in the central province of Zamora has been brought under control, according to the local government, two large wildfires are still out of control in the north-western region of Galicia. A fire in the Gredos mountain range is also spreading east towards the Madrid region, the BBC’s Guy Hedgecoe reports. Some 5,600 hectares (13,800 acres) of land have also been burnt in the north-eastern region of Aragon.

In Portugal, some 900 firefighters were fighting two active fires in the country’s far north.

Major fires have also affected Italy in the past days, causing the country to be put on its highest heatwave alert for Thursday. Italian infrastructure has also been heavily impacted, with temporary closure of a key rail route between Rome and Florence, Italian media report.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

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Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity – New Activity for the week 13 July – 19 July 2022

Ebeko – Paramushir Island (Russia) : KVERT reported that moderate activity at Ebeko was ongoing during 7-14 July. According to volcanologists in Severo-Kurilsk (Paramushir Island, about 7 km E) explosions generated ash plumes that rose up to 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. A thermal anomaly over the volcano was identified in satellite images during 10-11 July. According to observers, an explosion at 1740 local time on 16 July produced an ash plume that rose to 4.5 km (14,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 5 km SE.

Turrialba – Costa Rica : OVSICORI-UNA reported that at 0749 on 17 July a brief ash emission from Turrialba rose 200 m above the crater and drifted SW. Minor amounts of ash fell in Irazú Volcano National Park.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.7 earthquake hits southern Sumatra, Indonesia.

5.3 earthquake hits off the coast of Costa Rica.

5.1 earthquake hits La Rioja, Argentina.

5.0 earthquake hits near the southern coast of Papua, Indonesia.

5.0 earthquake hits Mindanao in the Philippines.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 06e (Estelle), located approximately 744 nm south of San Diego, is tracking west-northwestward at 1 knots.

Newsbytes:

Nigeria – At least 4 people have died and hundreds have been displaced after severe flooding in the state of Yobe in northeastern Nigeria. Flooding has affected other areas of the country since June 2022. Dozens of homes have been damaged or destroyed forcing around 100 households to move to emergency accommodation in public buildings. Floods also ravaged infrastructure, farmland and livestock across 12 communities in Gulani and Gujba LGAs. A bridge was destroyed, leaving four communities in Gulani Local Government Area (LGA) isolated. Food stores were also damaged, with many communities losing valuable food reserves.

New York Cut, USA – Multiple thunderstorms struck the New York City area Monday afternoon dropping roughly four inches of water over a 24-hour period. The downpour was so intense that some New York City streets quickly flooded, causing water to burst on the subway stations below. In the Bronx, the weather caused a 58-foot-long sinkhole to open up and swallow up a van. Up to 14 inches of water flooded the roadbed and impacted the third rail that provides electrical power to the subway trains.

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Global Warming

‘Shocking’ report lists devastation to Australia wildlife

Australia’s unique wildlife is being devastated by bushfires, drought, habitat loss and global warming, a government report said Tuesday, warning that more species were headed for extinction.

The five-yearly State of the Environment report prompted calls for dramatic action to reverse the “poor and deteriorating” state of flora and fauna depicted by scientists on land and at sea.

The damage is being hastened by a climate that has warmed Australia’s average land temperature by 1.4 degrees Celsius since the early 20th century, the report said.

Australia’s 2019-2020 “Black Summer” bushfires burned more than eight million hectares of native vegetation and killed or displaced 1-3 billion animals, the report found.

Marine heatwaves caused mass coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef in 2016, 2017 and 2020, it said. Since then, a government report in March found the reef had again suffered mass bleaching.

Millions of hectares of primary forest had been cleared since 1990, the report said.

More than seven million hectares of habitat for threatened species were cleared between 2000 and 2017 without being assessed under Australia’s environmental conservation laws, it found.

In five years, more than 200 plant and animal species of national significance had been added to the list of threatened species under Australia’s environmental laws.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Europe

On Tuesday the wildland fire danger north of London reached the “Very Extreme” stage. At least 11 wildfires were being attended to across the UK involving almost 100 fire engines.

Hundreds of deaths have been attributed to the heat in Spain and Portugal since last week, and wildfires have forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes there, as well as in France. In southwestern France, wildfires have destroyed at least 19,000 hectares (47,000 acres) as temperatures rose to 108.8 degrees (42.7 Celsius) Monday, when dozens of locations set all-time highs. Conditions eased Tuesday when a cool oceanic air mass arrived overnight.

Wildfires – USA

More than 100 million Americans are under either a heat warning about dangerous conditions or heat advisories amid record temperatures, as 85 major wildfires burn in 13 US states, scorching more than 3m acres.

Officials said on Tuesday that 14 new large fires were reported: seven in Texas, two in Alaska and two in Washington, as well as one each in Arizona, California and Idaho. More than 6,800 wild-land firefighters, and other support staff, were deployed to fires across the US.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Bubonic Plague – China

A bubonic plague case has been reported in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The case prompted a level IV emergency response on plague prevention and control on Tuesday. It is reported that the individual contracted the infection outside of the region, although it is not specified where.

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever – Afghanistan

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) cases were reported last week in Afghanistan, according to the World Health Organization. The new cases were reported in Herat (4), Takhar (4), Kabul (4), Balkh (2), Laghman (1) and Parwan (1) provinces. This brings the total for 2022 to date to 115 cases with 8 associated deaths.

Dengue Fever – Vietnam

In a follow-up on the dengue fever epidemic in Vietnam, officials reported 10,000 dengue fever cases in the past week, bringing the country total for 2022 to 113,400. Two additional fatalities were also reported.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.7 earthquake hits the Svalbard region.

5.2 earthquake hits the Hindu Kush, Afghanistan.

5.1 earthquake hits the Pagan region in the North Mariana Islands.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 06e (Estelle), located approximately 872 nm south of San Diego, is tracking westward at 12 knots.

Newsbytes:

Niger – Reports from the Civil Protection Directorate in Niger show at least 8 people have lost their lives as a result of heavy rain and flooding in the country since the start of this year’s rainy season in June. Heavy rain and flooding struck areas of Maradi and Zinder regions in late June. Wind and rain caused severe damages to hundreds of homes as well as public buildings including schools and health centres. A total of 3,980 people from 438 households were affected. Spates of severe weather continued in July. As of 14 July, Civil Protection reported 2 further fatalities and 8,533 people from 1,033 households affected. As many as 441 houses had collapsed and 635 were damaged. Local media reported 252 mm of rain fell in a few hours in Hamdara, department of Mirriah, Zinder Region, on 17 July.

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Global Warming

As Globe Warms, Infected Pines Starve And Disease-Causing Fungi Thrive

The high heat and low water conditions produced by global warming weaken pine trees’ resistance to disease by hindering their ability to mount an effective defense at the same time that pathogenic fungi in their tissues become more aggressive, new research suggests. The findings help explain the mechanisms behind what has become a well-known fact: The warming world makes trees more susceptible to disease.

The study showed that within three days of infection under climate-change conditions, the tree was pulled in two different directions: It was deprived of carbon by both reduced photosynthesis and enhanced acquisition of the carbon by the fungi. When we talk about carbon, we mean the sugars, food and reserves for all other metabolic processes in the trees, including growth and defence.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Malaria – Madagascar

From the beginning of the year through June 5, 2022, Madagascar has reported 543,994 cases and 68 deaths (CFR 0.01%), according to the World Health Organization.

Yellow Fever – Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a total of 200 cases of suspected yellow fever in Uganda since the beginning of 2022 to 26 June 2022 with no deaths reported.

Marbuurg Virus – Ghana

Ghana is on high alert over its first outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus. It comes after the World Health Organisation collaborated with the country to test two suspected cases of the infectious disease early in July. Those tests have just come back positive. Both cases, which were unrelated, died.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.5 earthquake hits Easter Island.

5.3 earthquake hits Sulawesi, Indonesia.

5.1 earthquake hits central Afghanistan.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Hurricane 06e (Estelle), located approximately 1018 nm south-southeast of San Diego, is tracking northwestward at 11 knots.

Newsbytes:

Sudan – Flooding and heavy rains have affected thousands of people across five states in Sudan since the start of the current rainy season. At least 13 people have lost their lives and hundreds of homes have been damaged or destroyed. The floods in South Darfur come follow severe flooding in Sennar State on 12 July where one person died, 3 were injured and 186 homes destroyed. Two days earlier flooding struck in Guli in White Nile state damaging 65 homes and in Kassala state where 5 homes were destroyed, 257 damaged and 750 people were affected.

China – Heavy rain has taken its toll in western and central China over the last week. Severe flooding and landslides have occurred in Sichuan and Gansu provinces, resulting in around 15 fatalities. Three people died and 5 were reported missing after heavy rain and overflowing rivers caused flooding in Pingwu County, Mianyang in Sichuan province from 12 July 2022. Over 100 people were rescued by emergency services and 700 people evacuated their homes. Flooding affected other areas of the province in the following days. Xinhua news agency reported 50,900 people were affected in Chengdu, Deyang as well as Mianyang, and 68,000 people were pre-emptively evacuated. Meanwhile the neighbouring province of Gansu to the north of Sichuan also experienced heavy rainfall over the last 7 days. By around 12 July 8,826 people in districts of Longnan City were affected. As much as 337.7 mm of rain fell in Longnan City, local media said. The heavy rain continued and on 16 July Chinese media reported 6 people had died flooding in Longnan.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Cholera – Iraq

In a follow-up report on the cholera situation in Iraq, health ministry officials reported Saturday that the number of cholera cases has passed 300, after 52 new cases were recently recorded.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.7 earthquake hits south of the Kermedec Islands.

5.4 earthquake hits south of the Kermedec Islands.

5.2 earthquake hits south of Java, Indonesia.

5.2 earthquake hits the Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region.

5.0 earthquake hits Guam.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 06e (Estelle), located approximately 1244 nm southeast of San Diego, is tracking west-northwestward at 09 knots.

Newsbytes:

Colorado, USA – Two people were killed in flash flooding in Larimer County, Colorado, on Friday, according to the sheriff’s office. At least one home was destroyed in the flooding. Culverts, private bridges and portions of roads were washed out.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Europe

Thousands of firefighters are continuing to battle wildfires in Portugal, Spain and France, as a heatwave shows no sign of easing.

In northern Portugal, a pilot died when his waterbombing plane crashed in the Foz Coa area, near the Spanish border. The Portuguese authorities say at least 238 people have died from the heat over the past week.

Fires are ravaging areas of France’s south-western Gironde region, where over 12,000 people have now been evacuated with more than 10 000 hectares burned.

Wildfires – Canada

The British Columbia Fire Service reported at 4:02 p.m. Saturday that the fire activity on the Nohomin Creek Fire northwest of Lytton, BC has been stable today and no major growth was observed. Fire officials said Friday that at least six homes have been destroyed, and that number could rise with about 1 500 hectares burned.

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Disease

Anthrax – Croatia

The Croatia Ministry of Agriculture reports on July 13, they received a notification about the death of cattle in the area of ​​the “Lonjsko Polje” Nature Park. The deaths were preceded by the appearance of neurological clinical signs, which were subsequently confirmed by laboratory tests.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.8 earthquake hits off the coast of Aisen, Chile.

5.5 earthquake hits south of Fiji.

5.3 earthquake hits Tonga.

5.2 earthquake hits the Santa Cruz Islands.

5.1 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.

5.0 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 05e (Darby), located approximately 303 nm east-southeast of Hilo, is tracking westward at 11 knots.

Tropical Storm 06e (Estelle), located approximately 1401 nm southeast of San Diego, is tracking west-northwestward at 11 knots.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Europe, Morocco

Thousands of people in Portugal, Spain, France and Morocco have been evacuated from their homes as firefighters tackle wildfires caused by this week’s heatwave, which has brought extreme temperatures of more than 45C (113F) to parts of Europe and north Africa.

One person has died and at least 135 people have suffered mainly minor injuries since wildfires began in Portugal last week. About 800 people have been evacuated from their homes. By Thursday, Portugal had registered 28 active fires, with more than 2,000 firefighters on the ground.

Hundreds more people were evacuated from their homes in south-west France as wildfires raged out of control on Friday. Since Tuesday, more than 1,000 firefighters, supported by nine water-bomber aircraft, have been battling two blazes fanned by scorching heat, tinder-box conditions and strong winds. Authorities in the Gironde department, where the fires are still raging, described the situation as “adverse”. One of the two Gironde fires was around the town of Landiras, south of Bordeaux, where 4,200 hectares have been burned, roads have been closed, and almost 1,000 residents have been evacuated. The other blaze, that has already burnt 3,100 hectares, was along the Atlantic Coast close to the “Dune du Pilat” – the tallest sand dune in Europe – in the Arcachon Bay area.

Temperature records have been equalled or broken across many parts of Spain, with the mercury hitting 44.1C in the north-western city of Ourense for the first time on Thursday. Temperatures in parts of Extremadura, where firefighters are battling a wildfire that has consumed more than 4,000 hectares of land, reached 45C on Thursday.

Moroccan firefighters, soldiers, police officers and civil defence workers have been battling at least four fires that are ripping through forests in the north of the country. At least 1,000 hectares of forest have been burned since Wednesday night in Larache and Ouezzane, according to initial reports. The country, which is struggling under intense droughts, has in recent days been hit by soaring temperatures approaching 45C.

Italy and Croatia have also reported forest fires this week, and eight people had to jump into the sea at Bibione on the Adriatic coast to escape the fire and smoke.

Strong winds have greatly increased the risk of wildfires in five regions in Greece, civil protection officials have warned. Central Greece, Attica and Crete are among the areas most at risk and the fire brigade said they had counted 51 forest fires in the past 24 hours.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.8 earthquake hits Ecuador.

5.8 earthquake hits Vanuatu.

5.4 earthquake hits Sucre, Venezuela.

5.3 earthquake hits Vanuatu.

5.1 earthquake hits Southern California.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Hurricane 05e (Darby), located approximately 719 nm east of Hilo, is tracking westward at 14 knots.

Environment

Human Exploitation Unsustainable

A new report highlights how unsustainable logging, hunting and fishing are driving extinctions, putting food security at risk in the future. Established in 2012, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) points out that 1 in 5 humans relies on 50,000 species of wild animals, fungi and plants for food, and all are being overexploited by the planet’s growing population.

The IPBES assessment also says about a third of ocean fish are being overfished, more than 10% of trees are threatened by unsustainable logging and more than 1,300 mammals are being pushed to extinction by unbridled hunting. It says “transformative changes” are needed to halt the overexploitation.

Record Tree Loss

More trees were lost to deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon region during the first half of this year than during the same period in any other year. The loss amounted to a 10.6% increase from January to June of last year.

The country’s national space research agency says 1,540 square miles of Amazon rainforest were lost to logging and land clearing for agriculture or livestock. Brazil also recorded the highest number of Amazon wildfires in 15 years. Trees are typically felled by loggers for valuable wood. Ranchers and land speculators then come in to clear the land for agriculture. Such tree losses release clouds of carbon into the atmosphere, worsening the climate crisis.

Wildlife

Squirrel Birth Control

Scientists say they have developed contraceptives to control Britain’s invasive gray squirrels, which are driving the native and beloved red squirrels to extinction. The birth control could help eradicate the gray squirrels without killing them.

The massive scheme will lure gray squirrels into feeding boxes that only they can fit into. There, they will find a mixture of hazelnut spread, irresistible to them, spiked with the contraceptives. The grays first arrived from North America in the late 19th century and have since also damaged Britain’s woodlands by stripping bark from trees for nutrition.

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Environment

Global Temperature Extremes

The week’s hottest temperature was 50.6 degrees Celsius (123 degrees F) at Death Valley, California

The week’s coldest temperature was minus 78.9 degrees Celsius (-110 degrees F) at Vostok, Antarctica.

Temperatures were tabulated from the more than 10,000 worldwide synoptic weather stations. The United Nations World Meteorological Organization sets the standards for weather observations, and provides a global telecommunications circuit for data distribution.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Dengue Fever – Thailand

The Thailand Bureau of Epidemiology reports 9473 total dengue cases ( 7390 dengue fever, 2006 dengue hemorrhagic fever and 77 dengue shock syndrome) from all 77 provinces through July 11. In addition, eight deaths have been reported.

Monkeypox – Portugal

515 total confirmed monkeypox cases have been reported since the first cases were reported on May 3.

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Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity – Ongoing Activity for the week 6 June – 12 July 2022

Bezymianny – Central Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Bezymianny was identified in satellite images during 1-7 July.

Great Sitkin – Andreanof Islands (USA) : AVO reported that the eruption at Great Sitkin continued during 6-12 July. Elevated surface temperatures were occasionally identified in satellite images; weather clouds sometimes obscured satellite and webcam views. Seismicity was low, and occasional local earthquakes were recorded. Sulfur dioxide emissions were possibly detected during 9-10 July.

Karymsky – Eastern Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Karymsky was identified in satellite images during 30 June and 3 and 7 July.

Kilauea – Hawaiian Islands (USA) : HVO reported that lava continued to effuse from a vent in the lower W wall of Kilauea’s Halema`uma`u Crater during 6-12 July, entering the lava lake and flowing onto the crater floor. The lake level was variable, and occasional lava breakouts occurred along the margins. Low-level spattering from the W vent was visible on most days, with material ejected no more than 10 m above the vent.

Lewotolok – Lembata Island : PVMBG reported that the eruption at Lewotolok continued during 6-12 July. Daily white-and-gray or white, gray, and black emissions rose as high as 700 m above the summit and drifted in multiple directions. Photos in posted reports showed Strombolian activity from the crater.

Merapi – Central Java : BPPTKG reported that the eruption at Merapi continued during 1-7 July. The heights and morphologies of the SW and central lava domes were unchanged from the previous week, and seismicity remained at high levels. As many as 60 lava avalanches traveled down the Bebeng drainage on the SW flank, reaching a maximum distance of 2 km.

Nyamulagira – DR Congo : Thermal anomalies from lava effusion on Nyamulagira’s crater floor were identified in satellite images on 6 and 11 July.

Nyiragongo – DR Congo : Thermal anomalies from lava effusion on Nyiragongo’s crater floor were identified in satellite images on 1, 6, and 11 July.

Pavlof – Alaska Peninsula, Alaska : AVO reported that the eruption at a vent on Pavlof’s upper E flank was ongoing during 5-12 July, and seismic tremor persisted. Daily elevated surface temperatures identified in satellite images were consistent with the continuing effusion of short lava flows; the lava flow was 380 m long by 27 June. Three small explosions were detected during 0315-0317 on 7 July in seismic and infrasound data. Multiple small explosions were recorded during 10-12 July.

Sabancaya – Peru : Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP) reported moderate levels of activity at Sabancaya during 4-10 July with a daily average of 20 explosions. Gas-and-ash plumes rose as high as 2.2 km above the summit and drifted E, SE, and S. As many as six thermal anomalies originating from the lava dome in the summit crater were identified in satellite data. Minor inflation continued to be detected near Hualca Hualca (4 km N).

Semeru – Eastern Java : PVMBG reported that the eruption at Semeru continued during 6-12 July. At 0616 on 10 July an ash plume rose 400 m above the summit and drifted SW.

Semisopochnoi – Aleutian Islands (USA) : AVO reported ongoing low-level seismicity, steam emissions, and sulfur dioxide emissions at Semisopochnoi, though no explosive activity had been detected since 12 June.

Sheveluch – Central Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Sheveluch was identified in satellite images during 1-7 July and the eruption was characterized by ongoing explosions, hot avalanches, and lava-dome extrusion. At 1130 local time on 12 July video and satellite images showed an ash plume drifting 12 km S at altitudes of 4-4.5 km (13,100-14,800 ft) a.s.l.

Stromboli – Aeolian Islands (Italy) : INGV reported that during 4-10 July activity at Stromboli was characterized by ongoing explosions from four vents in Area N (North Crater area) and two vents in Area C-S (South-Central Crater area). Infrequent explosions from the N1 vent (Area N) ejected mostly ash, with some course material. The N2 vent (Area N) mostly emitted gases along with occasional explosions and sustained jetting. Material ejected from Area N rose no higher than about 60 m above the vents. No explosions occurred at the S1 and C vents in Area C-S; explosions that were medium-to-low intensity and frequency at the two S2 vents ejected material no higher than about 30 m.

Suwanosejima – Ryukyu Islands (Japan) : JMA lowered the Alert Level for Suwanosejima to 2 (on a 5-level scale) on 11 July, reflecting declining activity and a reduced likelihood that tephra would be ejected farther than 1 km. The number and intensity of explosions had been variable since early April but decreased overall, and material had not been ejected beyond a 1-km radius. Eruption plume heights had occasionally exceeded 3 km above the crater rim since July 2021 but none that high had been observed since mid-April. The number of volcanic earthquakes had temporality increased on 17 May but were generally low.

Taal – Luzon (Philippines) : PHIVOLCS lowered the Alert Level for Taal to 1 (on a scale of 0-5) on 11 July, noting that during the previous two months activity was characterized by baseline levels of volcanic earthquakes, weak gas emissions, and minor surface activity. Phreatomagmatic bursts from Main Crater were last observed on 2 and 10 February and 26 March. An average of seven daily volcanic earthquakes were recorded during 1 January-31 May, and none were detected after 13 June. Deformation data since January 2020 showed overall deflation. Sulfur dioxide emissions averaged 1,214 tonnes per day during May-July, though the most recent measurement was 237 tonnes per day. Minor emissions from fumarolic vents in Main Crater continued to produce diffuse steam-rich plumes that rose as high as 2.4 km.

Yakedake – Honshu (Japan) : JMA reported that after an increase in the number of small volcanic earthquakes with epicenters near Yakedake’s summit in late May, seismicity remained elevated for a few weeks. Seismicity decreased in mid-June and returned to baseline levels.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.2 earthquake hits off the coast of Valparaiso, Chile.

5.2 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.

5.1 earthquake hits the Molucca Sea.

5.0 earthquake hits Tonga.

5.0 earthquake hits near the coast of southern Peru.

5.0 earthquake hits southern Peru.

5.0 earthquake hits Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Hurricane 05e (Darby), located approximately 951 nm east of Hilo, is tracking west-northwesrtward at 13 knots.

Newsbytes:

Virginia, USA – Officials in Virginia, USA report over 40 people unaccounted for after flash floods swept through parts of Buchanan County on 13 July 2022. Raging flash floods ripped through a valley in the rural county of Buchanan. Over 100 homes are thought to have been damaged, with some of them ripped from their foundations. Local observers said flood water was up to 11 feet (3.4 metres) deep. All roads were closed in the area. Meanwhile flash floods swept through a campground near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA, overnight 12 to 13 July 2022. Gatlinburg is about 220 km / 140 miles south west of Buchanan County, Virginia. Local media reported 14 people were trapped and later rescued from the Greenbrier Campground. Flash floods also swept away vehicles in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County.

Afghanistan – Further flooding in Afghanistan has affected parts of the east, south, south-east, and central regions of the country and caused more fatalities. 39 people have now lost their lives in flooding in the country since 05 July. Nineteen people died in flooding in the country in late June. The heavy rains have damaged or destroyed around 2,900 houses and disrupted livelihoods. Critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges have also been impacted.

Philippines – Floods and landslides have affected wide areas of the Philippines since heavy rain began on 05 July 2022. Authorities reported one person died and homes and buildings were destroyed after heavy rain caused a landslide in Abucay, Bataan Province on 09 July 2022.

China – Local emergency services in Heilongjiang Province in northeast China report at least 1 person has died and 8 are missing after torrential rain caused severe flash flooding. Heavy rain struck late on 12 July 2022, causing flash floods in a village near Chaoyangshan, Wudalianchi City. Homes and buildings were damaged and several people reported missing. Areas of the province have experienced heavy rainfall for some time, causing levels of the upper reaches of the Heilongjiang River to reach above the danger mark. Levels are expected to rise further and regional authorities said the Mohe to Heihe section of the river will have a flood peak from 11 July to around 18 July where it could exceed the warning level by over 1.10 metres. The Heilongjiang River is also known as the Amur River and forms the border between the Russian Far East and Northeastern China.

Indonesia – Days of heavy rainfall in eastern Indonesia caused flooding and landslides in parts of the Maluku Islands over the last few days, causing 7 fatalities. Floods and landslides struck in West Seram Regency, Maluku Province, Indonesia from 05 July 2022. There were 6 fatalities after heavy rain caused a river to overflow which in turn triggered a landslide in Iha Village. Around the same time floods and landslides struck in Ambon City, capital and largest city of the province of Maluku with a population of around 333,000. Around 36 homes and buildings were damaged affecting 180 residents. Further heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in the city on 08 July. Flood waters were up to 80 cm deep in some areas. In a 24 hour period to 09 July 2022, Ambon City recorded 245 mm of rain and Amahai in Central Maluku Regency, recorded 173 mm.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – France

About 600 firefighters, supported by six water-bomber aircraft, were on Wednesday battling to bring under control two wildfires in southwestern France, which have already burnt more than 1,700 hectares and prompted the evacuation of thousands of tourists.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Measles – DR Congo

The measles epidemic continues to spread in the health zones that make up the province of Kasaï-Oriental. More than 300 cases including 7 deaths were recorded in one week. In 2022 through June 19, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen 71,327 total measles cases, including 1,001 deaths (1.4% CFR).

Monkeypox

France – According to Public Health France, as of July 12, 912 cases have been confirmed.

USA – New Monkeypox cases have been reported from Delaware, the Florida Keys, Louisiana and Wisconsin.

Dengue Fever – Vietnam

In a follow-up on the dengue fever epidemic in Vietnam, according to local reports, as of July 11, the country recorded more than 103,000 cases of dengue fever. This number increased by about 11,000 cases compared to the statistics 1 week earlier.

Unknown Illness – Tanzania

The Tanzania Ministry of Health reported today that thirteen patients have been diagnosed with an undiagnosed disease in Mbekenyera village, Ruangwa District Council, Lindi Region and three of them have died.

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Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity – New Activity for the week 6 June – 12 July 2022

Ebeko – Paramushir Island (Russia) : KVERT reported that moderate activity at Ebeko was ongoing during 1-11 July. According to volcanologists in Severo-Kurilsk (Paramushir Island, about 7 km E) explosions generated ash plumes that rose up to 3.2 km (10,500 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW, NE, and SE. A thermal anomaly over the volcano was identified in satellite images on 3 July.

Yufu-Tsurumi – Kyushu (Japan) : JMA reported that during 0247-0500 on 8 July the seismic network at Yufu-Tsurumi recorded 57 volcanic earthquakes with hypocenters 1-4 km beneath Garandake, a small lava dome on the N flank of the larger Tsurumidake lava dome at the E end of the complex. A total of 92 volcanic earthquakes were recorded by 1100 on 8 July; no additional events were detected through 11 July.

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

7.0 earthquake hits Easter Island.

5.9 earthquake hits near the coast of southern Peru.

5.5 earthquake hits Easter Island.

5.2 earthquake hits Easter Island.

5.2 earthquake hits the Davis Strait.

5.0 earthquake hits New Britain, Papua New Guinea.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Hurricane 05e (Darby), located approximately 1357 nm southwest of San Diego, is tracking westward at 15 knots.

Newsbytes:

India – Heavy rainfall in the state of Gujarat in western India has caused severe flooding in at least 7 districts, affecting over 1 million people. Gujarat authorities reported areas of Chhota Udaipur and Panchmahal districts recorded 400 to 550 mm of rain in 24 hours to 11 July. As of 11 July, flooding occurred in 300 villages across the districts of Chhota Udaipur, Tapi, Navsari, Narmada, Ahmedabad, Panchmahal and Valsad, affecting 1,194,069 people. At least 61 people have now lost their lives and 40 have been injured as a result of severe weather Gujarat since the start of this year’s monsoon.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – Portugal

Wildfires in Portugal have left 29 people injured as thousands of firefighters and dozens of aircraft battle the blazes. Authorities said 12 firefighters and 17 civilians required medical treatment for minor injuries, as reported by the Portuguese state broadcaster RTP and local media. By Sunday afternoon, Portugal’s civil protection agency said more than 3,000 firefighters were tackling active blazes.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

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Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.8 earthquake hits Tonga.

5.8 earthquake hits Vanuatu.

5.7 earthquake hits Tonga.

5.6 earthquake hits Vanuatu.

5.5 earthquake hits Samoa.

5.0 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.

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Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern North Pacific Ocean: Hurricane 05e (Darby), located approximately 1176 nm south-southwest of San Diego, is tracking westward at 16 knots.

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Environment

How many people can Earth support?

There are nearly 8 billion people(opens in new tab) living on Earth today, but our planet wasn’t always so crowded. Around 300,000 years ago, when Homo sapiens likely first appeared, our total population was small, between 100 and 10,000 people. There were so few people at the start, that it took approximately 35,000 years for the human population to double in size. From 1930 to 1974, the Earth’s population doubled again, in just 44 years.

Right now the scientific consensus is that the population of the world will reach a peak some time later this century. The world population is projected to reach 10.4 billion people sometime in the 2080s and remain there until 2100, according to the United Nations Population Division. However, the further that demographers look into the future, the more speculative and uncertain their predictions become.

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Wildfires

Wildfires – California, USA

A grove containing some of the world’s oldest giant sequoia trees is under threat from a rapidly growing wildfire at California’s Yosemite national park.

From Friday to Monday, the blaze expanded from 250 acres to roughly 2,340 acres, with the terrain of timber and brush fueling the flames, officials said. Visitors on the Washburn trail of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias first reported the blaze on 7 July, and 545 firefighters and other personnel were currently working to contain it as of Monday.

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Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Brazil

Chikungunya – The Brazil Ministry of Health reported that there were 122,075 probable cases of chikungunya through mid-June this year. This is a 94 percent increase compared to the same period in 2021.

Monkeypox – As of Monday, July 11, Brazil has reported 219 confirmed cases of monkeypox.

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