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Scientists develop new framework to track polar vortex splits and displacement
3+ week, 1+ day ago (420+ words) Researchers have developed a new framework that tracks how the Northern Hemisphere stratospheric polar vortex splits, shifts and evolves through winter. The framework uses persistent homology and ERA5 reanalysis data to assign daily split and displacement scores, providing a continuous view…...
Granada seismic sequence exceeds 620 earthquakes, around 600 residents evacuated, Spain
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1036+ words) A shallow seismic sequence south of Granada, Spain, has produced more than 600 earthquakes since August 14, 2026, including two M4.8 events. Around 600 residents were evacuated in Las Gabias while hundreds of buildings were inspected for damage. Earthquakes in Granada, Spain from August 13-20, 2026. Credit:…...
M6.1 earthquake hits Vanuatu at intermediate depth
4+ week, 1+ day ago (242+ words) A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit Vanuatu at 03:20 UTC (14:20 LT) on August 16, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 188.1 km (116.9 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. Epicenter of M6.1 earthquake in Port-Olry, Vanuatu on August…...
Strong M6.9 earthquake hits North Sumatra, Indonesia
4+ week, 1+ day ago (305+ words) A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.9 hit North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 10:54 UTC (17:54 LT) on August 15, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 172.5 km (107.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.9 at a depth of 180 km (111.8 miles). Epicenter of M6.9 earthquake in Northern…...