Washington Earthquake Strikes North of Leavenworth

Washington Earthquake Today 2013 Strikes North of Leavenworth
A Washington earthquake today 2013 has struck north of Leavenworth. The Washington earthquake today October 29, 2013 began within the hour. No reports of injuries have yet to be detailed by local news. Officials tell news that a 3.2 magnitude Washington earthquake today began just after 4:24 AM PST. The quake had virtually no depth. USGS indicates to news that the quake started only seven miles below ground level. As a result the quake could be felt across the approximate region.

3.3-magnitude quake reported near The Geysers
COBB, Calif. – The US Geological Survey reported Sunday night that the area near The Geysers geothermal steamfield was shaken by a 3.3-magnitude earthquake. The quake occurred at 9:59 p.m., the survey reported.  

Series of earthquakes leaves Israelis jittery
Five moderate earthquakes rattled northern Israel this week, causing no major damage but prompting increased concern over the Jewish state's preparedness for a much larger disaster. 

Mount Etna eruption lights up Sicilian sky
An eruption by Europe's most active volcano has sent a tower of sparks and fire into the sky around it. The plume of ash rising from Mount Etna can be seen across much of eastern Sicily. Its eruptions are not infrequent, but the last major one occurred in 1992.  

Northern Europe cleaning up after monster storm hits
Cleanup was under way Tuesday in several European countries following a destructive storm that killed at least 13 people and disrupted travel and power. At least two storm-related deaths were confirmed Monday in Britain and a third person was missing after being swept out to sea, officials said 


Dangerous 90 mph storm hits England
Dangerous hurricane-force winds topping 90 mph wreaked havoc in much of England and southern Wales Monday, stranding millions of commuters and air travelers.

Strong eruption of Mount Etna, 14th paroxysm of the year from new SE crater
Following a slow gradual build-up of increasing strombolian activity and a swarm of earthquakes the New Southeast Crater (NSEC) of Etna has produced a new episode of lava fountaining (paroxysm) on the morning of October 26, 2013. This comes almost six months after the previous paroxysm.  

Major X1.0 solar flare erupts with bright CME - glancing blow expected on October 31
Increased solar activity will continue this week. Beta-Gamma-Delta classified Active Region 1875 erupted with major solar flare reaching X1.0 at 02:03 UTC on Monday, October 28, 2013. A bright Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is visible emerging from the Sun. This region is located on the west limb and the majority of material is heading away from Earth. However, it appears that the eastern flank of the expanding cloud may still be Earth directed and a glancing blow impact to our geomagnetic field will be possible within 72 hours.

ANOTHER X-FLARE
Earth-orbiting satellites detected an X1-class solar flare from sunspot AR1875 on Oct. 28th at 0203 UT. This is the 3rd X-flare since Oct. 25th, which means solar activity is still high. Stay tuned for more information about the latest eruption.