Significant Earthquakes Strike Coastal El Salvador, Drake Passage…

BB – 102903

Earthquakes Strike Coastal El Salvador, Drake Passage, Philippines…

EQ Details:

Magnitude: 6.3mww – Drake Passage
Location: 57.404°S 66.409°W
Depth: 10.0 km
Time: 2018-10-29 06:54:21 (UTC)

M 6.1 – 93km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador
Location: 12.949°N 90.385°W
Depth: 24.7 km
Time: 2018-10-28 22:23:54 (UTC)

M 5.3 – 54km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines
Location: 8.697°N 126.782°E
Depth: 10.0 km
Time: 2018-10-29 13:41:13 (UTC)

Plate-Tectonics Diagnostics

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UNSTOPPABLE SUPER TYPHOON MANGKHUT BARRELLING TOWARDS N. LUZON, PHILIPPINES

UPDATE 03

SUPER TYPHOON MANGKHUT (26W) PACKING SUSTAINED WINDS OF 270 KM/H

SUMMARY OF STATUS @ 13:32 091302

• MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 270 km/h [SUPER TYPHOON]
• MAXIMUM WIND GUSTS: 325+ km/h
• POSITION: NEAR 15ºN, 129ºE

LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 900KM EAST OF MANILA, PHILIPPINES,
TRACKING WESTWARD AT 20 KM/H
MAXIMUM SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT 18 METERS

[Estimate based on data acquired from various sources]

• Updates available at 120-minute intervals via FIRE-EARTH PULSARS.

Strong Earthquake Shakes Manay, Philippines

EQR – 080902

M 6.1 EQ Strikes 9km WNW of Manay, Philippines

Event Details:

Magnitude: 6.1mww
Location: 7.240°N, 126.462°E; 10.0 km depth
Time: 2018-09-08 07:16:49 UTC

Nearby Places
Direction data indicate the position of the event relative to the place.

Manay, Philippines, 9.1 km (5.6 mi) WNW – Population: 20,336
Baganga, Philippines 38.5 km (23.9 mi) SSW – Population: 10,106
Mati, Philippines, 1.6 km (25.8 mi) NE – Population: 105,908
San Mariano, Philippines,  58.5 km (36.3 mi) ESE – Population: 18,668
Davao, Philippines, 95.6 km (59.4 mi) E, Population: 1,212,504

[USGS]

Strong Earthquake Strikes SW of Manila

CZN-014-T

M6.2 Quake Rattles Manila

Magnitude: 6.2 Mw
Region: MINDORO, PHILIPPINES
Date-time: 2017-08-11 05:28:26.9 UTC
Location: 13.96N, 120.69E
Depth: 189 km
Distances:

• 78 km SW of Manila, Philippines [pop: 10,445,000]
• 58 km SW of Calamba, Philippines [pop: 317,000]

Source: EMSC.

• Additional details and regional forecasts are available from FIRE-EARTH PULSARS.

Strong Earthquake Strikes near San Pedro, Philippines

KL-361B

M 5.9 – 6km WNW of San Pedro, Philippines

EQ Details:
Magnitude: 5.9 mww
Location: 10.989°N, 124.772°E [6km WNW of San Pedro, Leyte Island, Philippines]
Depth: 12.7 km
Time: 2017-07-10 01:41:49 UTC

[Source: USGS]

Strong Earthquake Strikes near Masarayao, Philippines

PB-241D

M6.5 earthquake strikes 3km NNE of Masarayao, Philippines

The shallow earthquake struck onshore at a depth of 6.5km, USGS reported.

EQ Details:

Magnitude: 6.5mww
Location: 11.114°N, 124.633°E – 3km NNE of Masarayao, Philippines
Depth: 6.5km
2017-07-06 08:03:57 UTC

[Updates would be available via FIRE-EARTH PULSARS.]

M7.3 earthquake strikes deep beneath Celebes Sea

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Celebes Sea, SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines

EQ Details

Magnitude: 7.3mww [USGS/EHP]
Location: 4.463°N, 122.575°E [188.8 km (117.3 mi) SSE Tabiauan, Philippines]
Depth: 612.7 km
Time: 2017-01-10 06:13:47.250 (UTC)

Tsunami Evaluation: The quake struck too deep to deep to cause a destructive tsunami.

• Full analysis available from FIRE-EARTH PULSARS.

 

Latest Significant Global Seismicity – May 24, 2016

KAH

M5.2 quake strikes 11km W of Cintalapa de Figueroa, Mexico

• Location: 16.747°N, 93.822°W depth=124.0 km (77.1 mi)
• Time: 2016-05-23 at 19:20:39 (UTC)

Chile, China, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan

• 4.9 – 50km SSE of Putre, Chile 2016-05-24 00:29:35 UTC 120.7 km
• M4.6 – 52km N of Miyako, Japan 2016-05-24 09:48:03 UTC 35.0 km
• M4.8 – 4km SE of Pilar, Philippines 2016-05-23 23:57:33 UTC 74.2 km
• M4.5 – 178km NNW of Dili, East Timor 2016-05-23 21:14:00 UTC 511.4 km
• M4.5 – 5km SSW of Yachimata, Japan 2016-05-23 16:42:58 UTC 56.4 km
• M4.8 – 102km W of Makurazaki, Japan 2016-05-23 15:17:42 UTC 14.8 km

• M4.8 – 30km WNW of Chaoyang, China 2016-05-22 09:08:06 UTC 16.5 km
• M4.9 – 20km N of Pingtung, Taiwan 2016-05-22 02:06:18 UTC 10.0 km
• M5.0 – 21km ENE of Pingtung, Taiwan 2016-05-21 20:51:39 UTC 10.0 km
• M4.8 – 3km N of Carlagan, Philippines 2016-05-21 11:14:49 UTC 40.0 km
• M4.5 – 107km NE of Agrihan, Northern Mariana Islands 2016-05-21 08:17:35 UTC 32.0 km
• M5.5 – 239km S of Hachijo-jima, Japan 2016-05-21 06:06:42 UTC 130.4 km

Volcano Watch – May 22, 2016

How Many Volcanoes Firing?

New eruptions, ongoing activity, unrest and abnormalities reported in at least 66 volcanoes globally over the last seven days…

Latest Global Volcanic Activity

• Awu Sangihe Islands (Indonesia)
• Etna Sicily (Italy)
• Fuego (Guatemala)
• Ruapehu North Island (New Zealand)
• Santa Maria – Santiaguito Dome Complex (Guatemala)
• Sinabung – North Sumatra (Indonesia)

Map of Volcanoes. Background Map: University of Michigan. Designed and enhanced by Fire Earth Blog. Click image to enlarge.

Cleveland Volcano

Landsat-8 data from 15 May 2015 at 22:17 UTC (2:17 PM AKDT) show robust steaming and high temperatures in Cleveland Volcano’s summit crater (in the shortwave IR), indicating continued unrest. The high-temperature feature is visible in this image as a red pixel. Robust steaming observed extending to the west and seen as a shadow on the lower meteorological cloud deck. Shortwave IR has very little reflectance from snow, which is why Cleveland appears blue.  Photographer/Creator: D. Schneider – URL: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/images/image.php?id=95451

Landsat-8 true color composite from Cleveland Volcano,15 May 2016, 22:17 UTC (2:17 pm AKDT), sharpened with panchromatic data. Robust steaming observed extending to the west and seen as a shadow on the lower meteorological cloud deck. Photographer/Creator: D. Schneider http://www.avo.alaska.edu/images/image.php?id=95461

Ongoing Activity

• Aira Kyushu (Japan)
• Alaid Kuril Islands (Russia)
• Chirpoi Kuril Islands (Russia)
• Cleveland Chuginadak Island (USA)
• Colima Mexico
• Cotopaxi Ecuador
• Dukono Halmahera (Indonesia)
• Kilauea Hawaiian Islands (USA)
• Klyuchevskoy C. Kamchatka (Russia)
• Kuchinoerabujima  Kyushu (Japan)
• Langila New Britian (PNG)
• Masaya Nicaragua
• Nevado del Ruiz Colombia
• Pavlof  Alaska (USA)
• Sangay Ecuador
• Sheveluch C. Kamchatka (Russia)
• Sinabung Indonesia
• Telica Nicaragua
• Turrialba Costa Rica

Current Status of Indonesian Volcanoes [Badan Geologi]

Orange Alerts

• Nishinoshima  Japan region
• Fukutoku-Oka-no-Ba  Japan region
• Sakurajima Kyushu (Japan)

Yellow Alerts

• Asamayama  Japan
• Aso Kyushu (Japan)
• Bezymianny  Kamchatka (Russia)
• Copahue Chile
• Karymsky  Kamchatka (Russia)
• Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) Kyushu (Japan)
• Kusatsu-Shirane  Japan
• Mauna Loa Hawaii
• Ontake  Japan
• Planchón-Peteroa Volcanic Complex  Chile
• Snow Kuril Islands  (Russia)
• Zhupanovsky Kamchatka (Russia) 
  

Abnormalities Observed

• Bulusan Philippines
• Kanlaon Philippines
• Taal Philippines

MAUNA LOA: The largest active volcano on Earth!

HVO Weekly Update: Thursday, May 19, 2016 20:47 UTC – Seismicity remains elevated above the long-term background level, but no significant changes were recorded over the past week. Deformation related to inflation of a magma reservoir beneath the summit and upper Southwest Rift Zone continues, with inflation recently occurring mainly in the southwestern part of the magma storage complex.

BULUSAN VOLCANO BULLETIN 22 May 2016 8:00 A.M. [Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, PHIVOLCS]

Bulusan Volcano’s seismic monitoring network recorded three (3) volcanic earthquakes during the past 24 hours. Weak emission of white steam plumes that crept downslope towards southwest was observed coming from the active vents. Precise leveling survey results from April 27 to May 5, 2016 indicated slight deflationary changes of the edifice relative to February 2016, consistent with the measurements from continuous GPS data as of 30 April 2016.

Alert Level 1 (abnormal) remains in effect over Bulusan Volcano. This indicates that hydrothermal processes are underway beneath the volcano that may lead to steam-driven eruptions. The local government units and the public are reminded that entry into the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) is strictly prohibited due to the possibility of sudden and hazardous steam-driven or phreatic eruptions. Civil aviation authorities must also advise pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano’s summit as ash from any sudden phreatic eruption can be hazardous to aircraft. Furthermore, people living within valleys and along river or stream channels especially on the southwest and northwest sector of the edifice should be vigilant against sediment-laden stream flows and lahars in the event of heavy and prolonged rainfall. DOST-PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Bulusan Volcano’s condition and any new development will be relayed to all concerned.

KANLAON VOLCANO BULLETIN 22 May 2016 8:00 A.M. [PHIVOLCS]

Kanlaon Volcano’s seismic monitoring network recorded one (1) volcanic earthquake during the past 24 hours. Moderate emission of white steam plumes that rose up to 300 meters and drifted southwest and northwest was observed. Ground deformation measurements from continuous GPS data as of 30 April 2016 indicated slight inflation of the Kanlaon edifice since December 2015.

Alert Level 1 status remains in effect over Kanlaon Volcano, which means that it is currently in a state of unrest probably driven by hydrothermal processes that could generate more minor eruptions. The local government units and the public are reminded that entry into the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) is strictly prohibited due to the further possibilities of sudden and hazardous steam-driven or minor ash eruptions. Civil aviation authorities must also advise pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano’s summit as airborne ash from a sudden eruption can be hazardous to aircraft. DOST-PHIVOLCS is closely monitoring Kanlaon Volcano’s activity and any new development will be relayed to all concerned.

TAAL VOLCANO BULLETIN 22 May 2016 8:00 A.M. [PHIVOLCS]

Taal Volcano’s seismic monitoring network recorded two (2) volcanic earthquakes during the past 24 hours. Field measurements conducted on 19 May 2016 at the western sector of the Main Crater Lake yielded a slight increase in water temperature from 32.9°C to 33.0°C, a decrease in water level from 0.19 meter to 0.18 meter, and an increase in water acidity from pH 3.03 to 2.73. Precise leveling survey results from 28 March to 8 April 2016 indicated slight deflation of the edifice compared to November 2015 survey. Results from continuous GPS data as of 30 April 2016 showed deflationary trend since January 2016, however the edifice remains inflated relative to the 2014 baseline level.

Alert Level 1 remains in effect over Taal Volcano. This means that hazardous eruption is not imminent. The public, however, is reminded that the Main Crater should be strictly off-limits because sudden steam explosions may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate. The northern portion of the Main Crater rim, in the vicinity of Daang Kastila Trail, may also become hazardous when steam emission along existing fissures suddenly increases. Furthermore, the public is also reminded that the entire Volcano Island is a Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), and permanent settlement in the island is strongly not recommended.

Nicaragua  [INETER]

• Telica: Intense levels of micro-seismicity and low gas emissions reported.
• Masaya: Moderate tecto-volcanic tremors continue, representing MARS values of between 300 and 700 units. Lava lake observed in the Santiago crater.
• Momotombo: “Low-level seismicity, with moderate gas emissions reported.  “The real-time seismic amplitude (MARS) is lower than 60 units.”
• San Cristobal: Low-level seismicity, with moderate gas emissions observed on May 19, 2016.

Significant Events – April 30, 2016

Strong aftershocks continue to rattle Vanuatu

Latest Events [USGS/EHP]

• M5.1 (16.262°S, 167.205°E) 27km SW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu 2016-04-30 09:26:30 UTC; depth=12.1km
• M4.7 28km SW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu 2016-04-30 08:45:57 UTC 7.3 km
• M6.0 (16.306°S, 167.188°E) 32km SW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu 2016-04-30 08:35:42 UTC; depth=4.8km
• M5.0 31km SW of Norsup, Vanuatu 2016-04-30 04:38:28 UTC; depth=10.0km
• M4.8 48km W of Norsup, Vanuatu 2016-04-29 22:50:14 UTC;depth=19.3km

Philippines: Drought and dry spells [OCHA]

Some 42 per cent of the Philippines is currently experiencing drought or dry spells brought on by El Niño effect. As of 15 April, 39 provinces, cities, municipalities and villages have declared a state of calamity. The worst affected areas are Mindanao and the Visayas regions. According to UN OCHA, around 181,687 farmers and 224,834 hectares of agricultural land have been affected since January 2016. Already, an estimated CHF 81 million in agricultural production has been lost. Rainfall for March was again well below normal.

Most of the affected areas are in Mindanao. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as of April 16, a total of 457,497 families or 2,124,790 persons from Regions NCR, I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, VI, VII, X, XI, XII, and ARMM have been affected by El Nino.

3.5 Million People Affected by Climatic Events in Philippines

Global Disasters/ Significant Events – April 25, 2016

An estimated 3.5 million people have been affected by climatic events, including El Niño, across the Philippines, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

As of  April 20, DSWD released US$14.8 million for food assistance and cash-for-work programs, officials said.

Japan

Following the two powerful earthquakes that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14 and 16, an estimated 60,000 people remain in more than 600 evacuation shelters. “The Government has secured apartment units for 8,350 households as temporary accommodation,” said UNOCHA.

The official toll stands at 48 fatalities and more than 1,400 injuries.

Timor Leste

An estimated 120,000 people are in need of water, food sanitation, health, and education support across five municipalities of Lautém, Viqueque, Baucau, Covalima and Oecusse, which have been severely impacted by El Niño-induced drought, said UNOCHA.

Myanmar

High winds, hail and torrential rains have buffeted more than 40 townships across Mandalay and Sagaing regions and Shan, Kachin and Chin states in Myanmar. Destroying or damaging thousands of houses damaged. “As of 25 April, authorities confirmed 14 deaths and 18 people injured due to the severe weather conditions – these figures are expected to change as more information becomes available. In Kachin, strong winds destroyed internally displaced persons (IDP) shelter and camp structures.”  [UNOCHA]

“On 16 and 19 April, fighting reportedly broke out between the military and an armed group identified as part of the Arakan Army in Kyautaw and Rathedaung townships, Rakhine State. Village authorities confirmed that about 80 households (380 people) were displaced. Local authorities and the military provided rice and basic health care services to the displaced people.”

Samoa

Category 2 Tropical Cyclone AMOS brought heavy rains triggering landslides in Upolu Island and flooding low lying coastal areas [April 23 -24.] “Electricity and water supply was temporarily disrupted across the archipelago – power outages affected 70 per cent of the country. No fatalities have been reported.” [UNOCHA]

 

 

Significant Earthquakes – January 11-12, 2016

Latest significant global seismicity

M6.5 centered at 3.864°N 126.867°E depth=20.8 km (12.9mi) about 230km SE of Sarangani, Philippines [2016-01-11 16:38:07 UTC]

M6.2 centered at 44.465°N 141.076°E depth=239.9 km (149.0 mi) about 74km NW of Rumoi, Japan [2016-01-11 17:08:03 (UTC)]

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Typhoon MELOR Kills 20 in Philippines as New Storm Approaches

MELOR kills at least 20 people, displaces 68,000

The typhoon weakened to a low pressure area on Thursday and moved further out to the South China Sea, after killing at least 20 people, injuring many more and leaving at least 68,000 people displaced.

MELOR packing powerful, destructive winds caused widespread flooding across the central and northern regions of the Philippines throughout the week.

Tropical Depression ONYOK Approaches Philippines

Meanwhile, Tropical Depression TWENTYNINE [locally called “ONYOK” ] moved closer to the archipelago, headed toward  the southern island of Mindanao, and forecast to bring heavy rain to the country.

Floodwaters of up to 100cm deep still covered farming regions about an hour’s drive north of Manila, and were expected to rise to as high as 150cm (5 feet), as waters from other parts of the main island of Luzon flowed into the floodplain, a disaster management officer told AFP.

Recent Deadly Typhoons in the Philippines

• Typhoon KOPPU slammed northern Philippines in October this year killing at least 54 people and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.
• Typhoon HAGUPIT [locally known as “Ruby,”] which was the second most intense tropical cyclone in 2014, triggered severe floods and landslides causing substantial damage to the central regions and killing 53 people.
• In 2013, Super Typhoon HAIYAN [“Yolanda,”] the strongest storm recorded at landfall, wiped out entire communities and left up to 8,000 people dead or missing.
• Typhoon BOPHA left about 2,000 dead or missing across Mindanao in 2012.
• Tropical Storm WASHI killed at least 1,200 across Mindanao in December 2011. then

Related Links

• TY MELOR Forces Preemptive Mass Evacuations in Albay, Philippines December 14, 2015
• Ferocious Typhoon Nearing Philippines Ground Zero Hit by HAIYAN December 13, 2015

TY MELOR Forces Preemptive Mass Evacuations in Albay, Philippines

MELOR continues to cause havoc across central Philippines

The entire province of Albay (pop:1.2 million) was placed under a “state of imminent disaster” on Monday as Typhoon MELOR [locally known as “NONA] threatened the archipelago country.

About 725,000 people (161,000+ families) in the central Philippines fled to safer areas, as MELOR threatened to dump up to 300mm of rain, cause large storm surges of up to 4 meters, unleash flash floods and landslides.

State weather bureau PAGASA said: “Estimated rainfall amount is from heavy to at times intense within the 300 km diameter of the typhoon.”

Public storm warning signals were issued for dozens of areas across central Philippines.

The typhoon was forecast to cross Burias Island Late Monday, and pass over Mindoro provinces on Tuesday, PAGASA said.

MELOR is expected to exit landmass by late Tuesday and leave the Philippine area of responsibility by Friday.

Schools were ordered shut across 11 provinces, three municipalities and five cities, said the national disaster management council (NDRRMC).

The typhoon knocked out power in at lest three large areas: Eastern samar, Northen Samar and Sorsogon, said NDRRMC.

Recent Deadly Typhoons in the Philippines

• Typhoon KOPPU slammed northern Philippines in October killing at least 54 people and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.
• Typhoon HAGUPIT [locally known as “Ruby,”] which was the second most intense tropical cyclone in 2014, triggered severe floods and landslides causing substantial damage to the central regions and killing 53 people.
• In 2013, Super Typhoon HAIYAN [“Yolanda,”] the strongest storm recorded at landfall, wiped out entire communities and left up to 8,000 people dead or missing.

Ferocious Typhoon Nearing Philippines Ground Zero Hit by HAIYAN

MELOR could become a super typhoon

MELOR is currently packing sustained winds of about 230 km/hr and could become a super typhoon as it continue strengthen within the next 8 hours, with winds of about 260 km/hr (max. gusts of 320 km/hr). 

The typhoon is expected to bring torrential rains of about 30cm to areas within a 300-km of its diameter.

MELOR is headed toward Philippines ground zero the area devastated by HAIYN, which killed more than 6,300 people and left about 1.5 million homeless, in November 2013.

Strong Quake Strikes NW Sumatra

UPDATED

M6.1 quake strikes S of Medan, Indonesia

Magnitude: 6.1Mw
Location: 0.743°N 98.875°E (about 250km south of Medan, North Sumatra)
Depth: 75.1 km
Time: 2015-11-08 09:34:57 UTC
[Source: USGS/EHP]

Latest Significant Earthquakes

M 5.3 – 273km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
Location: 48.388°N 154.768°E
Depth: 44.2 km
Time: 2015-11-08 15:40:55 UTC

M 5.7 – 114km SE of Atka, Alaska
Location: 51.500°N 172.981°W
Depth: 33.5 km
Time: 2015-11-08 11:33:16 UTC

M5.4 – 98km SE of Atka, Alaska
Location: 51.624°N 173.116°W
Depth: 47.6 km
Time: 2015-11-08 10:46:21 UTC

M5.2 – 138km NW of Sabang, Indonesia
Location: 6.880°N 94.548°E
Depth:  27.1 km
Time: 2015-11-08 10:42:04 UTC

M 5.3 – 58km ENE of Tarata, Peru
Location: 17.369°S 69.495°W
Depth: 165.0 km
Time: 2015-11-08 08:13:37 UTC

M 5.7 – 3km N of Binabalian Ricor, Philippines
Location: 16.456°N 119.927°E
Depth: 35.3 km
Time: 2015-11-07 19:40:12 UTC

M 5.3 – 1km W of Moriya, Japan
Location: 35.931°N 139.982°E
Depth: 106.1 km
Time: 2015-11-07 13:44:44 UTC

[Source: USGS/EHP]

Typhoon KOPPU Affects About 2.4 Million People

KOPPU killed 47, injured 82 and left 4 missing

The following stats were issued by the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in their latest Situation Report No. 17, published October 24, 2015.

• Typhoon KOPPU [locally know as “LANDO”] has affected 536,408 families or 2,356,408 persons, in Regions, I, II, III, IV-A, V, NCR and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
• The storm has displaced 543,100 people (120,600 families) across Regions I, II, III and CAR.
• So far 47 deaths have been confirmed, with 82 others injured and 4 missing in Regions I, II, III, IV-A and CAR.
• Nearly 24,000 people (5,426 families, or 23, 993 persons) were evacuated from the projected path of the typhoon.
• A total of 803 schools were damaged or destroyed.
• A total of 26,675 houses were damaged or destroyed.
• States of calamity were declared for two (2) provinces, one (1)  city and eleven (11) municipalities.
  • Aurora and Isabela provinces and nine municipalities in six provinces newly declared a state of calamity.
• About 400,000 MT of rice was either damaged or lost due to the storm.
• Total cost of damage to agriculture and infrastructure: PHP9,856,328,602.93 (~ USD211.5 million), ratio of 7:1.

Powerful Typhoon KOPPU Battering N. Philippines

Slow-moving typhoon dumping significant amounts of precipitation on northern Philippines

Typhoon KOPPU [locally named “LANDO”] made landfall on the island of Luzon Sunday morning, packing winds of about 200 km/h (124mph).

About a dozen people are dead, or reported missing in storm-related incidents.

The massive system continues to dump significant amounts of precipitation, triggering floods and landslides, destroying homes, toppling trees and power lines.

More than 16,000 people were forced to abandon their homes, as of posting, with more evacuations expected in the next few days, as the slow-moving system continues to batter the region.

KOPPU is forecast to exit the Philippines Tuesday, heading toward Taiwan.

Related Links

• Typhoon KOPPU Intensifies, Slows Down October 17, 2015

Typhoon KOPPU Intensifies, Slows Down

KOPPU menacing N. Philippines

Typhoon KOPPU (TY 24W), Locally known as “LANDO,” currently packing sustained winds of about 220 km/h, is forecast to intensify further.

October 17 @ 12;00UTC

Max sustained winds:  ~ 220 km/h
Max wind gusts: 265 km/h
Max significant wave height: ~ 15m
Position and movement: Near 15.7N, 123.0E (Moving W. at about 10km/h toward Aurora Province)
Location: 320 km ENE of Manila, Philippines

Nightmare scenario? Typhoon KOPPU (TY 24W) tracking west toward the Philippines, chased by Typhoon CHAMPI (TY 25W). Image source: MTSAT/ NOAA

Powerful Rainstorms Pound E. US, N. Philippines, much of Japan

Heavy rainfall and flash flooding affecting parts of East Coast

Hurricane JOAQUIN a double whammy regardless of track

Many parts of the eastern U.S. are currently experiencing heavy rains and gusty winds associated with a frontal system. These rainstorms could continue for the next few days, even if the center of Hurricane JOAQUIN stays offshore. The resulting inland flood potential could complicate preparations for JOAQUIN, specially if heads toward the coast, where even more substantial inland flooding could occur. —NOAA

Philippines

Tropical Storm KABAYAN, packing strong winds, dumped heavy rain within a 300-km radius of the center of storm, before exiting landmass.

At 11:00 AM on 02 October 2015 the storm center was located at 16.5°N, 119.6°E about 95 km Northwest of Dagupan City, Pangasinan. The storm was headed toward West Philippine Sea.

Japan

Powerful rainstorms with typhoon-strength winds, generated by a broad low pressure system, pumelled most of Japan overnight, causing major diruptions in transportation and forcing flight and train cancellations.

Strong gusts and heavy rain from the system are forecast to continue until Friday afternoon, said the local forecasters.

12.6 Million People Suffering Chronic Food Insecurity in Mindanao, Philippines

Millions of people in 18 provinces of Mindanao suffering chronic food insecurity: Report

About three quarters of the population analyzed in 18 of Mindanao provinces, or an estimated 12.6 million people, are suffering from chronic food insecurity, according to a UN report using the IPC standardized scale. 

“The provinces of Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Zamboanga del Norte, Lanao del Norte and Maguindanao registered the highest percentages of food-insecure population. These provinces indicated high prevalence of stunting, poor access to improved water source s and low breastfeeding rates,” said the report.

Latest Earthquakes in Alaska, Mexico, NZ Region

List of Earthquakes measuring ≥ 4.5Mw since September 7

A swarm of at least 11 earthquakes measuring 4.7Mw or greater have occurred in Kermadec Trench, SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand since September 7, 2015. The largest quake measured 6.4Mw.

M4.9, 156km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 11:37:25 UTC 10.0 km
M4.6, 134km NE of Chignik Lake, Alaska 2015-09-08 11:34:40 UTC 10.0 km
M4.8, 174km S of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 10:17:42 UTC 22.1 km
M4.6, 121km SW of Pijijiapan, Mexico 2015-09-08 08:30:39 UTC 43.3 km
M5.5, 199km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 08:19:53 UTC 11.0 km
M5.7, 134km SSW of Pijijiapan, Mexico 2015-09-08 08:03:54 UTC 4.0 km
M5.6, 181km S of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 06:48:33 UTC 10.0 km
M5.2, 155km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-08 02:50:57 UTC 10.0 km
M4.7, 230km S of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 23:56:50 UTC 10.0 km
M5.2, 170km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 20:24:57 UTC 10.0 km
M6.2, 196km SE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 14:06:24 UTC 10.0 km
M4.8, 31km NE of San Isidro, Philippines 2015-09-07 12:22:41 UTC 57.6 km
M4.9, 184km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 10:30:23 UTC 12.4 km
M4.8, 188km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 09:52:32 UTC 39.4 km
M6.4, 191km SSE of L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand 2015-09-07 09:13:58 UTC 35.4 km

Typhoon GONI Causes Death and Destruction across Asia Pacific

GONI leaves a trail of death and destruction along its path

Typhoon GONI made landfall in the Philippines on August 22 bringing torrential rains, causing floods and landslides and prompting three provinces in northern Luzon to declare states of calamity.

The typhoon left at least 26 people dead, 15 missing and dozens injured. It destroyed or damaged more than 1,000 houses, forcing thousands to flee their homes.

It left about 70 people injured in southern Japan, prompting mass evacuations.

The typhoon caused transport chaos in Shanghai, China, forcing flight cancellations.

Heavy rains associated with the powerful storm system left at least 40 people dead in Rason City, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), and affected more than 11,000 others.

Flooding also destroyed or damaged at least 1,000 homes in the country, inundating farmlands and spoiling crops.

Strong Earthquake Strikes near Santa Monica, Philippines

M6.2 Quake Strikes PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION

Centered at 125.99°E, 10.21°N the quake struck at a depth of about 67 km, said GEOFON Extended Virtual Network (GEVN).

 

Super Typhoon NOUL – UPDATE 100300UTC

NOUL packing sustained winds of 265km/hr

Update 100300UTC [Based on FIRE-EARTH Models using the available satellite data]

Position: Near 16.9ºN, 122.7ºE
Location: About 320km NE of Manila, Philippines
Max. Sustained Winds: 265km/hr
Max. Wind Gusts: 320km/hr
Max. Significant Wave Height: 15 meters
Movement: NNW (330 degrees) at 17 km/hr

SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #13-A (DOST AGASA)

• Typhoon NOUL [“DODONG”]  is expected to make landfall over Sta. Ana Pt., Cagayan this afternoon or early evening (local time), May 10, and will exit the Philippines Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Tuesday morning, May 12.

• Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

• Storm surges of up to 1.5 meters are possible over the eastern coast of Isabela and Cagayan.

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