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European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1066 clusters · 4940 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Germany records 16,000 heat-related deaths during summer 2026

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

Etna eruption activity and aviation alert fluctuations

26 clusters · 628 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Mount Etna eruption suspends flights at Catania Airport

Following the eruptive phase that began on 14 September 2026, Mount Etna experienced intense activity at its northeast crater, producing a significant ash plume reaching approximately four kilometers in altitude. This tr

Indonesia seismic activity: June–September 2026

36 clusters · 1237 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Flores earthquake: 94 deaths reported in refugee camps

The seismic swarm initiated by the June 8 Mw 7.7 Sulawesi Sea earthquake intensified in mid-August 2026. On August 15, a powerful Mw 7.7 earthquake struck the Flores region at a shallow depth of 10 to 15 km, centered nea

European Researchers' Night 2026 scientific events

10 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: European Researchers' Night promotes science through pan-European events

The 17th European Researchers' Night, an initiative of the European Commission supported by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, continues to host hundreds of activities across approximately 25 European countries to promote S

Popocatépetl volcano activity continues, Yellow Phase 2

10 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Popocatépetl volcano activity triggers ash warnings in Mexico City

Since heightened activity began in late June 2026, Popocatépetl has remained under a Yellow Phase 2 alert. Following two shallow tectonic earthquakes on 31 July, Cenapred and the SSPC maintained the alert level, warning

Mediterranean heat and warming impact health and aviation

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Mediterranean warming threatens European aviation safety

The Mediterranean region continues to face extreme climatic conditions, including intense heat and rising ocean temperatures. In Southern Europe and the Balkans, authorities have maintained water restrictions for private