The Ring of Fire is exploding right now: 32 volcanoes erupting, 33 showing minor activity, and several strong earthquakes
The Ring of Fire is exploding right now: 32 volcanoes erupting, 33 showing minor activity, and several strong earthquakes. Impressive videos and maps
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Mount Spurr and volcano earthquakes
Mount Spurr, Alaska, United States
Increased seismic activity has been recorded at Mount Spurr Volcano in Alaska, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise its alert level. This activity includes low-magnitude, shallow earthquakes near the summit.

Earthquakes Change Well-water Quality
Port Heiden, Alaska, United States
Residents associated poor well water quality with earthquakes.

Earthquake Swarm Near Þorbjörn
Reykjanesbær, Southern Peninsula, Iceland
Numerous earthquakes were recorded just west of the volcano Þorbjörn, near the village of Grindavík in South Iceland on Thursday, RÚV reports. An earthquake measuring 3.3 was recorded just before 5pm on Thursday and was followed by another measuring 3.2. Both quakes originated not far from the volcano Þorbjörn, which experienced another earthquake measuring 5.2 …

Earthquake Reported SW of Gambell, AK
Earthquake in low-probability area in Alaska

3 volcanoes erupting across Aleutian Range
Adak, Alaska, United States
Three volcanoes are erupting across the Aleutian Range — Great Sitkin and Semisopochnoi in the Aleutian Islands and Pavlof Volcano on the Alaska Peninsula.

Large Earthquake Detected In Öræfajökull
Öræfajökull Volcano, Iceland
The area around Öræfajökull glacier continues to show increased activity as the largest earthquake detected in the area, M3,6 on the Richter scale, occurred there this morning.

Pavlof Volcano Eruption
King Cove, Alaska, United States
6-2-14 Mt Pavlov volcano eruption - King Cove, Alaska, USA

Earthquake at Bárðarbunga Caldera
Saturday’s incident is notable as Bárðarbunga, a stratovolcano located underneath Iceland’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, is the second largest volcano on the island. Geophysicist Páll Einarsson told reporters, however, that the powerful earthquakes underneath the volcano this summer were likely due to land rise and that an eruption did not appear to be imminent.

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 55 dead, destroy buildings along Japan's western coast
輪島市, Ishikawa, Japan
Damage was so great that it could not immediately be assessed. Japanese media reports said tens of thousands of homes were destroyed.

Lots of Earthquakes
Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
Increasing number of seismic events.

500 earthquakes recorded in northeast
Öxarfjörður Area, Iceland
An earthquake swarm that started on Saturday night just off the coast in the Öxarfjörður area of northeast Iceland is still going strong. Some 500 quakes have now been registered, including 60 over magnitude 2.0. The epicentre of most of them is around 30 kilometres west-north-west of Kópasker.

Earthquakes caused by melting glaciers?
Juneau, Alaska, United States
There is some evidence that shifts in the weight on a land mass can affect earthquakes — and glaciers are receding around the world — but seismologists and glaciologists simply cannot “connect the dots” between the two happenings.

Four earthquakes off Iceland's northern coast
Iceland
We've become very used to seismic activity in Iceland's southwest corner, but last night, four earthquakes above magnitude three hit a very different area - the Kolbeinsey ridge, far off the country's northern coast.

'Swarm of earthquakes' rattle off B.C.'s coast, no tsunami expected
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
A series of earthquakes struck off the coast of Vancouver Island, with no tsunami threat reported. Andrew Schaeffer, an earthquake seismologist with the Geological Survey of Canada, said last week that despite the uptick in seismic activity, the quakes were "business as usual" for the region.

Saint Lucia Prepares For The Worst Amid Concerns Over La Soufrière Volcano
Georgetown, Charlotte, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Lucia is stepping up its response plans as the dome at La Soufrière volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines continues to grow.

Unalaska jostled by magnitude 5.6 earthquake, scientists say no cause for alarm
Unalaska, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck southwest of Unalaska, impacting locals in Nikolski and Akutan, but poses no tsunami threat or concern for further seismic activity.

Shishaldin Volcano eruption raises alert level to red
Shishaldin Volcano
Shishaldin Volcano is spewing ash up to 27,000 feet in sky, leading to flight cancelations.

Earthquake swarm in Port Heiden continues
Port Heiden, Alaska, United States
Earthquakes have rattled through Port Heiden more often than usual this year. Michael West is the State Seismologist with the Alaska Earthquake Center. He took a look to compare this year’s quake numbers with other years. Listen Now

Two rare earthquakes shake western Alaska coast
Hooper Bay, Alaska, United States
Two quakes shook the coast of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Tuesday night about 45 miles offshore of the community of Hooper Bay.

Watch this amazing footage of a drone flying right through an erupting volcano in Iceland
The Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland erupted over the weekend, and drone pilot Bjorn Steinbekk captured amazing footage by flying straight through the lava. The eruption is a small one but looks incredibly nonetheless.

From earthquakes, road construction, collisions and sonic booms Lynn Canal residents weigh in on Monday's jolt
Haines, Alaska, United States
Residents along the Lynn Canal experienced a jolting event on Monday afternoon that was later confirmed to be a magnitude 3 earthquake, which initially went undetected by seismic systems due to its location on the edge of the network.

Two Earthquakes Occur Near the Chukotkan Village of Lavrentiya
Lavrentiya, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
On Wednesday, February 12, two earthquakes occurred off the coast of Chukotka, with the village of Lavrentiya being closest to the epicenter, although residents did not feel the tremors.

M 5.8 Earthquake
Montana Mountains NW of Helena
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards

Ash from Sheveluch Volcano moves off Alaskan coast, but remains a hazard for aircraft
Sheveluch Volcano
Ash from Russian volcano has moved over open waters of the eastern Pacific, but Volcanic Ash Advisories remain in effect as aircraft need to continue to stay away from the ash.

Earthquake South of Diomede, No Injuries Reported
Little Diomede, Alaska, United States
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck about 20 miles south of Little Diomede on February 3, 2025, with residents in the region feeling the tremor but reporting no injuries. Seismic events along the Bering microplate have happened before, although they’re not common. The largest on record was a magnitude 7.3 earthquake near Huslia in 1958.

Volcano eruption in Russia's Kamchatka spews vast ash clouds
Shiveluch, Kamchatka, Russia
A volcano has erupted on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. The eruption early Tuesday of Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka’s most active volcanoes, spewed clouds of dust 20 kilometers (65,600 feet) into the sky.

Shiveluch Volcano Erupts in Eastern Russia
Shiveluch Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
The Shiveluch volcano in Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka region has erupted, spewing ash some 13km above sea level.Officials from the region's Emergency Situations Ministry have confirmed that the ash is not expected to land on nearby settlements, Meanwhile a "red warning" has been issued to passing planes, urging them to avoid the site.The Shiveluch volcano is extimated to be between 60,000 and 70,000 years old.

Sinkholes in parking lot - earthquake aftermath?
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
It has been a month since the 7.0 earthquake in Anchorage. Are these sinkholes which suddenly appeared related?

Earthquake rattles Santa Claus Village
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
A minor earthquake, described by one resident as "a proper jerk", shook Rovaniemi. Dozens of earthquakes are observed in Finland every year. Typically, however, they are relatively weak, with a magnitude of less than 4.

Volcano Spewing Ash and Lava
Mount Pavolf, Alaska, United States
Pavlov Volcano provides spring show and showers

Earthquake swarm signals unrest at volcano in Alaska’s western Aleutian Islands
King Cove, Alaska, United States
It’s not clear whether the unrest will lead to an eruption at Tanaga Volcano, which is located on an uninhabited island about 65 miles from Adak.

Winds kick up century old volcanic ash in Alaska
Novarupta Volcano
Strong southerly winds picked up loose ash from a 1912 volcanic eruption, sending an ash cloud about 4,000 feet into the sky.

Magnitude 5.1 King Salmon Earthquake
King Salmon, Alaska, United States
The Alaska Earthquake Center reports a recent magnitude 5.1 earthquake south of King Salmon, highlighting seismic activity along a poorly understood fault.

Earthquake swarm in western Aleutians
Bobrof Island, Aleutians, Alaska, United States
An earthquake swarm was detected on Sunday in the western Aleutians, beginning with a 6.3 magnitude quake near Bobrof Island, followed by more tremors including magnitudes of 6.3 and 6.1.

Alert level raised after explosion at remote Alaska Peninsula volcano
Mount Veniaminof, Alaska, United States
Satellite and webcam views indicated low-level ash emissions from Mount Veniaminof volcano. The ash plume did not rise above 10,000 feet, the Alaska Volcano Observatory said. Minor ash deposits are visible at the volcano, located 480 miles southwest of Anchorage.

Pavlof Volcano Ash
Sand Point, Alaska, United States
Volcanic eruption in the Aleutian's.

Strongest earthquake in Helsinki's history recorded on Christmas Day
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Helsinki experienced its strongest recorded earthquake on Christmas Day, with a magnitude of 1.1. Though minor, it startled many residents, who reported a loud bang in the Käpylä area.

Earthquake in Western Norway: "It was quite scary"
Western Norway, Norway
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake offshore Western Norway caused noticeable tremors, with Norsar warning of possible aftershocks, marking a slightly larger event than typically felt in the region.

Earthquake Swarm Near Adak Includes Magnitude 6.2 Tremor
Adak, Alaska, United States
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck southeast of Adak early Friday, part of a continuing swarm with several quakes measuring 4.0 or higher since Wednesday.

Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka) Eruption
Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka) in Kamchata is erupting. Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 33000 ft (10100 m) altitude or flight level 330 and is moving at 55 kts in S direction.

New volcano discovered on the seabed in the Barents Sea
Borealis Mud Volcano, Norway
Researchers at UiT The Arctic University of Norway have found a new volcano at Bjørnøya in the Barents Sea. "Seeing an underwater mud eruption in real time reminds me how 'alive' our planet is," says the expedition leader.

Fizzy Bubbles in Lagoon No Cause for Concern
The Icelandic Met Office has determined that unusual air bubbles in the Kvíárlón lagoon to the southeast of the Öræfajökull volcano neither pose a health hazard to travellers nor indicate the onset of volcanic activity. Vísir reports that a local landowner contacted the meteorological office after seeing unusual air bubbles in the lagoon that “sounded […]

Fresh 3.1 Magnitude Tremor Recorded in Ljósufjöll Volcanic System
Mýrar, West Iceland, Iceland
This event follows a series of deep earthquakes, the last comparable one occurring on April 23, and while no eruption has taken place in nearly a millennium, experts warn these movements could signal deeper volcanic processes.

Earthquake Swarm Intensifies on Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was felt across Southwest Iceland, in the Reykjavík capital area, and as far as Borgarnes, West Iceland just before 2:00 AM this morning. Its point of origin was on the Reykjanes peninsula in Southwest Iceland, between Keilir and Litli-Hrútur mountains. The quake is part of an ongoing earthquake swarm on the […]

Reykjanes Earthquake Swarm: Tremor Pulse Detected South Of Keilir
Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, Iceland
A tremor pulse was detected at 2.20 PM and is measured at most seismic stations in Iceland, the Icelandic Meteorological Office reports. The pulse is located south of Keilir by Litli Hrútur and comes at the heels of a period of seismic unrest in the Reykjanes Peninsula. Similar signals have been observed leading up to […]

Ashfall from Bogoslof Volcano
Unalaska, Alaska, United States
Dusting of ash reported overnight.

Earthquake shakes Southcentral Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Residents from Anchorage to Peters Creek felt a 4.3 magnitude earthquake that struck west of Anchorage, with its epicenter about 29 miles away, although no damage or injuries have been reported.

6.4 earthquake was the strongest ever recorded in region
Kaktovik, Alaska, United States
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake rattled a remote region of Alaska's North Slope southeast of Prudhoe Bay Sunday morning. The state seismologist called it the biggest quake ever recorded in the region.

Code red issued, alert warning raised due to latest Shishaldin Volcano eruption
False Pass, Alaska, United States
An explosive eruption Friday at Shishaldin Volcano on the Aleutian Chain raised renewed unrest, resulting in a higher level of warning status by the Alaska Volcano Observatory.

Invasive species are still rare in the Arctic — but that could soon change
Katla Volcano, South, Iceland
Environmental and economic changes could make it easier for non-native plants and animals to gain a foothold in the North.

Aleutian island volcano again sends ash cloud nearly 5 miles high
Mount Shishaldin, Alaska, United States
Shishaldin Volcano also erupted last month, sending ash over the Bering Sea.

Strong 7.2 earthquake strikes off Hualien
Hualien City, Taiwan, Taiwan
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake, the largest in 25 years, struck off the coast of Hualien, Taiwan, causing nine deaths, hundreds of injuries, and significant structural damage.

New explosive activity on Atka volcano in Alaska
Atka, Alaska, United States
A watch was issued for the Atka Volcanic Complex following a small explosive event that may have released a limited amount of volcanic ash. The Alaska Volcano Observatory is closely monitoring activity using seismic data, infrasound sensors, and web cameras.

Alaska’s tiny Bogoslof volcano erupts again, sending an ash cloud miles above the Aleutians
Bogoslof Island, Alaska, United States
The significant explosive eruption started around 10 a.m. Monday, the Alaska Volcano Observatory reported.

Tsunami warning canceled following strong earthquake off Alaska Peninsula
Sand Point, Alaska, United States
The magnitude 7.2 earthquake initially triggered sirens and evacuations in communities including Sand Point and Kodiak.

Volcano erupts on Atlantic island; lava destroys some homes
Los Llanos de Aridane, Canary Islands, Spain
The president of the Canary Islands said that by 11 p.m. some 5,000 people had been evacuated from their homes.

Tsunami warning issued following 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Alaska Peninsula
Sand Point, Alaska, United States
A tsunami warning was issued for areas along the Alaska Peninsula coastline following the 7.4 earthquake, which was centered 62 miles from Sand Point.
In this post, you can find links to the US Tsunami Warning Centers, as well as information on creating home emergency kits during COVID.
We hope everyone stays safe as this event unfolds, and welcome observations of conditions along the Alaska Peninsula.

October landslide in Southeast was among world's biggest in recent years
When 200 million metric tons of rock tumbled down a remote Southeast Alaska mountain in October, nobody was around to see it. But thanks to a beefed-up seismic network and a new system that can distinguish landslides from earthquakes, scientists knew it had happened.

Rare eruption of Russia's Raikoke Volcano Erupts
Unlike some of its perpetually active neighbors on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Raikoke Volcano on the Kurile Islands rarely erupts. The small, oval-shaped island most recently exploded in 1924 and in 1778.

Aleutian volcano erupts, sending ash cloud miles into the sky
Chuginadak Islands, Alaska, United States
Monitors picked up a small explosion and ash cloud from Mount Cleveland volcano on Friday morning.

Earthquake effects linger in problems with water wells
Eagle River, Alaska, United States
From Eagle River to Wasilla, people on private wells are contending with cloudy water -- and worse.

Scientists discover volcano-like structure in Arctic Ocean off Alaska
Arctic Ocean
Scientists aboard a U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker have discovered an unusual volcano-like structure in the Arctic Ocean, potentially emitting gas and rising 500 meters from the seafloor.

Tsunami warning canceled after 8.2 offshore earthquake sent people in many Alaska coastal communities to higher ground
Chignik, Alaska, United States
The Tsunami Warning Center recorded waves of less than 1 foot above normal as a result of the earthquake.

Earthquake creates massive sinkhole on Anchorage roadway
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
At least one car was on the ramp at the time of the quake, a photo of which circulated on social media Friday morning.

Glacial Outburst Flood Will Likely Peak on Sunday
The glacial outburst flood, or jökulhlaup, which started when the ice sheet in the Grímsvötn volcano beneath Vatnajökull glacier began to melt 11 days ago, is predicted to reach its peak on Sunday. At time of writing, the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration does not believe that the runoff will affect traffic on Route 1 […]

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes King Cove
King Cove, Alaska, United States
"I got under my kitchen table and it was very violent and loud and lasted quite a while. The tsunami sirens started right after it stopped."

Mount Cleveland volcano spits ash miles into the sky over the Aleutians
Chuginadak Island, Alaska, United States
The ash cloud from the remote volcano was detected in satellite data and was big enough for the National Weather Service to issue a warning for aircraft up to 20,000 feet above sea level.

Homer residents briefly evacuate after quake, tsunami warning
Homer, Alaska, United States
Coastal Alaskans were roused out of bed last night following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning. The warning was canceled within a matter of hours.

Tsunami warning canceled for swath of coastal Alaska after 7.8 earthquake prompts evacuations
Chignik, Alaska, United States
People in Kodiak, Homer and Sand Point were among those who headed to higher ground after the quake prompted a tsunami warning from the Alaska Peninsula to the western Kenai Peninsula.

Seismologist says earthquake may have triggered mudslide on the Haines Highway
Haines, Alaska, United States
Southeast Alaska had a very dry September. Heavy rains returned to the region this month, triggering a large mudslide on the Haines Highway.

Massive mountain rockslide near Juneau shakes the earth on Christmas Eve
Juneau, Alaska, United States
Around Christmas, there were reports of an earthquake and major mountain rockslide in the wilderness near Juneau. But what came first? The earthquake or the slide?

Shishaldin unrest continues, as Aleutian volcano erupts
An ash cloud from Shishaldin reached an initial height of 45,000 feet, but the height is decreasing.

7.0 earthquake, aftershocks strike Southcentral Alaska; damage reported across region
Seismologists called the quake the most significant in the state’s largest city since 1964, in terms of how strong the ground itself shook.

Large earthquake strikes in remote part of northwest Alaska
Shungnak, Alaska, United States
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Shishaldin Volcano spews new ash cloud, prompting aviation warnings
Mt. Shishaldin, Alaska, United States
“Significant ash emissions” were possible for several hours following the unrest on Shishaldin Volcano in the Aleutians, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory.

Spectacular footage records the formation of new second cone on highest active volcano in Eurasia
Klyuchi, Kamtsjatka, Russia
Images of the eruption and the new cone on Klyuchevskaya Sopka was caught by adventurers over two days, the 7th and 8th of March. The height of the cinder cone at its peak has reached almost 60 meters in height, with a base diameter of 101 meters.

Volcano eruption near Tonga was so powerful, Alaskans could hear it from 6,000 miles away
Palmer, Alaska, United States
Waves of up to about 3 feet reached parts of Alaska by Saturday morning. But hours before those waves arrived, sounds from the blast reached the homes of many Alaskans - all the way from Juneau to the Aleutians.

A landslide left an Anchorage 10-year-old unconscious and trapped in her room. Her parents pulled her from the debris.
“This has been a very trying time,” mother Tanisha Charles said. “You don’t prepare for this. You think of fires, you think of earthquakes, but you never think of a mudslide in the middle of town.”

Winds whip up volcanic ash from 1912 eruption in Alaska
Volcano scientists issued an alert Wednesday, warning that a cloud of ash — from an eruption more than century ago — was headed toward Alaska's Kodiak Island. The ash is from the powerful 1912 eruption of Novarupta.

Grindavík and Blue Lagoon Evacuated Following Latest Eruption
Grindavík, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
A volcanic eruption on the Sundhnúk crater range on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula has forced evacuations at both Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon amid an intense earthquake swarm and significant magma movement.

153 people injured in quake, most in Fukushima and Miyagi
Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan
Most of the major damage from the magnitude-7.3 quake that occurred at 11:07 p.m. on Feb. 13 off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture was concentrated in Fukushima and neighboring Miyagi prefectures. The number of people injured by a powerful earthquake in northeastern Japan two days earlier rose to 153, but no deaths were reported as of Feb. 15.

Debris from 3/11 disaster now washing ashore across Okinawa
Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Plastic containers washed out to sea after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster are starting to wash up on the shores of Okinawa Prefecture, leaving residents puzzled at the time it took for the items to travel just 2,000 kilometers.

B.C. wildfires triggered mega thunderstorm with volcano-like effects
Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
In the midst of B.C.'s record-breaking wildfire season, the heat from four fires triggered huge thunderstorms that sent smoke flying into the stratosphere, eventually spreading through the entire Northern Hemisphere.

Thawing permafrost forces closure of Dawson City's rec centre
Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
Permafrost underneath the structure is believed to have melted since last fall and key parts of the building might not be able to withstand strong winds or an earthquake, according to a professional engineer hired by Dawson City.

Rare upper Kuskokwim quake makes waves across region
McGrath, Alaska, United States
A rare magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the upper Kuskokwim region on January 29, 2025, startling residents in communities like McGrath and Kalskag, though no significant damage was reported.

Anchovies take over White Rock shores
White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
People in White Rock, B.C. are used to seeing fish in their waters but not quite like this.

Eruption Begun On Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjanesbær, Southern Peninsula, Iceland
A volcanic eruption began near Hagafell mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland at 10:17 pm, following an M4.2 earthquake, with local authorities seeking to determine its impact.

DOT says weather likely caused rockslide that closed Seward Highway
Seward Highway  Alaska, USA
DOT spokesperson Shannon McCarthy said the weather this week -- alternately freezing and thawing -- was likely the culprit.

Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption
Tongatapu, Tonga
The tsunami threat around the Pacific from a huge undersea volcanic eruption began to recede Sunday, while the extent of damage to Tonga remained unclear. Satellite images showed the spectacular eruption that took place Saturday evening, with a plume of ash, steam and gas rising like a mushroom above the blue Pacific waters.

The San Francisco Bay Area Faces Sea Level Rise and Chronic Inundation
Milpitas, California, United States
Sea level rise will affect the Bay Area. A new study by UCS projects when will flooding happen regularly, and what areas will affect to help communities prepare for the changes to come.

An Increase of Hail in Victoria, British Columbia
Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the occurrence of hail during the winter and early spring months. This type of weather is very unusual for this area. While our current experiences with hail have been mild, an increase in frequency and severity is cause for concern.

There’s a giant volcanic rock ‘raft’ floating in the Pacific Ocean
The pumice blob has the potential to deposit new, healthy coral around the badly damaged Great Barrier Reef, scientists say.

Glacial flooding continues in the Grímsvötn area
Grímsvötn Volcano, Iceland
The flooding started yesterday in the Grímsvötn volcano area. The water flow at the source of the discharge reaches 300 cubic metres per second. The jökulhlaup is expected to last about 24 hours, which is how long the water takes to get to the Gígjukvísl canal on Road 1.

Iceland volcano near Reykjavik erupts for the 7th time in a year
Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland
Around 50 homes were evacuated, along with guests at the famous Blue Lagoon resort, according to the national broadcaster.

Photographer shares eerie sounds skating on newly-formed ice
Lake Baikal
Alexey Kolganov films himself skating on transparent ice of lake Baikal, as new cracks form under his skates. Most surprising is the unexpected, cosmic sound.

Howling winds topple trees, causing power outages and closing Yosemite
Yosemite National Park, California, United States
Strong winds left a path of destruction in the Valley overnight Monday and into Tuesday and led to the closure of the Yosemite National Park. Wind gusts of more than 100 miles per hour sounded like an angry animal.

Car strikes large boulder on rockfall-prone stretch of Seward Highway
No one was injured when a car hit a 6-foot-by-8-foot rock that fell from cliffs next to the Seward Highway late Wednesday.

Volcanic Ash Fall
5-21-13 Volcanic ash fall - Sand Point, Alaska, USA

Floodwaters recede after Deering declares disaster
Deering, Alaska, United States
For one day last week, the village of Deering needed to use a boat to get to the airport.