Get ready for a celestial spectacle on October 2nd as the second and final solar eclipse of 2024 creates a stunning ‘ring of fire’ in the sky. This annular eclipse, occurring just after a lunar eclipse, will be visible across the Pacific Ocean, South America, and parts of North America. Learn about this unique event, where and when to see it, and why it’s a special occasion.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattled Tonga on Monday, while leaders from across the Pacific gathered for a key regional summit. The tremor, which struck offshore, briefly prompted evacuations near the coast but did not trigger a tsunami warning. The event highlighted Tonga’s location on the seismically active Ring of Fire.
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, causing tremors felt along the coastline. While a tsunami threat was initially issued, it later passed with no tsunami alert being issued by local authorities. The region, known for its volcanic activity, is located on the seismically active Ring of Fire.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering canceling his visit to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia due to heightened earthquake risk. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a warning of a higher chance of a major earthquake near the Pacific coast following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake off Kyushu. This comes after two powerful earthquakes struck Japan’s southern coast on August 8, prompting tsunami advisories and flight suspensions. The article explains Japan’s vulnerability to earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly active earthquake zone.
Two strong earthquakes, measuring 6.9 and 7.1 magnitude, struck off Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on Thursday, prompting a tsunami advisory. The earthquakes, centred off the eastern coast of Kyushu, caused minor damage including broken windows at the Miyazaki airport. Japan, situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” is highly susceptible to seismic activity.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck northern Chile on Thursday, causing tremors felt across the region. The epicenter of the quake was located deep underground, with no tsunami warning issued. Chile, known for its seismic activity, has a history of major earthquakes, including the devastating 2010 earthquake that caused significant damage and loss of life.
