The Watchers - News Update (5 new articles)

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• Strong explosions at Pacaya volcano producing thick ash columns, Guatemala
• Massive dust storm engulfs West Texas, causing near-zero visibility
• Persistent heavy rains trigger flooding and landslides, affecting more than 3 000 homes in Peru
• High level of volcanic gases measured close to the eruption site at Fagradalsfjall, Iceland
• Ariane 44L rocket launched in 1992 creates fiery spectacle over Brazil

Strong explosions at Pacaya volcano producing thick ash columns, Guatemala Posted: 23 Mar 2021 08:32 AM PDT Increased eruptive activity continues at the Guatemalan Pacaya volcano, with strong ash emissions and lava flows. Moderate to strong explosions continue at the volcano, generating thick ash columns up to 4 km (13 120 feet) above sea level, moving N, NE, and NW to a...... Read more »

Massive dust storm engulfs West Texas, causing near-zero visibility Posted: 23 Mar 2021 07:31 AM PDT A line of severe storms brought a massive amount of dust in West Texas on Monday afternoon, March 22, 2021. The dust storm turned skies into dark orange and left motorists with near-zero visibility. A massive dust storm kicked up by severe storms blanketed the skies...... Read more »

Persistent heavy rains trigger flooding and landslides, affecting more than 3 000 homes in Peru Posted: 23 Mar 2021 06:07 AM PDT Heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides in northern Peru over the past few days, affecting as many as 3 000 homes. Around 160 mm (6.2 inches) of rain fell in a 24-hour period in Yurimaguas, capital of Alto Amazonas Province in Loreto Region, which is more...... Read more »

High level of volcanic gases measured close to the eruption site at Fagradalsfjall, Iceland Posted: 23 Mar 2021 03:34 AM PDT A volcanic eruption in Geldingadalur​ near Fagradalsfjall on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula continues since March 19, 2021. Lava fountain activity is still low and mapping of the lava flow is in progress. While no volcanic ash has been detected, a high level of...... Read more »

Ariane 44L rocket launched in 1992 creates fiery spectacle over Brazil Posted: 22 Mar 2021 05:58 PM PDT The body of Ariane 44L rocket launched in 1992 re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Brazil at around 21:46 UTC (18:46 LT) on March 16, 2021, two days after schedule. The event created spectacular fiery scenery above the Brazilian state of Para and was mistaken...... Read more »

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