Instituto Geográfico Nacional

La Palma volcanic eruption reconstruction

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: La Palma faces ongoing reconstruction challenges five years after Tajogaite eruption

Five years after the Tajogaite volcanic eruption on La Palma, reconstruction efforts for housing and agriculture remain a significant challenge. The 85-day eruption in 2021 destroyed approximately 1,676 buildings, includ

Seismic activity and recovery efforts in Granada

17 clusters · 269 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Granada earthquake aftermath leaves residents displaced and seeking aid

The seismic swarm in Granada, which began on August 14, 2026, continues to impact infrastructure and local administration. While the frequency of tremors has trended downward since the magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Alhendí

Mexico national seismic drill preparations

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Mexico reports 53% drop in daily homicides under Sheinbaum administration

Mexico has scheduled its Second National Drill for September 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM central time. Coordinated by Civil Protection authorities, the exercise is designed to test evacuation routes, institutional communicatio

Intense seismic activity in Granada, Spain

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Granada experiences intense seismic activity following Alhendín earthquakes

Seismic activity in the Granada region of Spain has escalated into an intense sequence known as the ‘Alhendín seismic series’. Since mid-August, the National Geographic Institute (IGN) has recorded over 1,400 tremors, wi

Seismic risk and activity in Peru and Spain

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Spain experiences 1,430 earthquakes in southeast region

Geological experts initially issued warnings regarding significant seismic risks in both Peru and Spain. In Peru, the Instituto Geofísico del Perú noted that tectonic tension between the Nazca and South American plates h

Partial lunar eclipse of August 2026

13 clusters · 691 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Lunar eclipse observed across Brazil

A deep partial lunar eclipse occurred between the night of August 27 and the early morning of August 28, 2026. Coinciding with the August full moon, also known as the ‘Sturgeon Moon’, the event saw Earth's umbra cover be

Global natural disaster impacts

2 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Natural disasters strike Argentina and Spain

Natural disasters, including severe storms and seismic activity, have caused widespread damage across several regions. In Spain, violent storms in Castelserás destroyed a municipal pavilion roof and caused a total loss

Tourism preparations for 2027 solar eclipse in Spain

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: 2027 solar eclipse drives surge in European and Egyptian tourism

Authorities and tourism sectors in southern Spain are preparing for the total solar eclipse scheduled for August 2, 2027. In Melilla, local government officials are working to position the city as an international destin

Europe experiences Aug 12 2026 total solar eclipse

98 clusters · 1910 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Spain celebrates astronomical events and inclusive science successes

The August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse, coinciding with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, drew massive crowds across Europe and North America. The path of totality crossed Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, Portu

Costa Rica CR-PPP digital land measurement launch

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Costa Rica and Paraguay implement new land and rural development initiatives

The Costa Rican National Registry, via the National Geographic Institute, has introduced CR-PPP, a free web-based digital tool for property measurement. The system automates the processing of satellite measurement data f