Video footage shows an unusual optical effect in the sky, where three bright sun-like spots appear near the horizon, creating the impression of multiple suns visible at the same time. The phenomenon was observed on January 31, 2026, in Murmansk, northern Russia. According to specialists, the effect is known as a parhelion, or “sun dog,” … Read more
Video footage shows a column of ash rising from the Shiveluch volcano following an eruption in Kamchatka. The ash plume expanded rapidly after the initial release. The eruption occurred on January 28, 2026, at around 5:02 p.m. local time in Kamchatka, according to the Kamchatka branch of the Federal Research Center of Geophysical Surveys of … Read more
CCTV footage shows a powerful avalanche surging through the Sonamarg tourist resort, with snow engulfing buildings in the area. The incident was recorded by fixed cameras installed around the resort. The avalanche struck Sonamarg in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir, India, at around 10:12 p.m. on January 27, 2026, according to local officials. The … Read more
Weak winds during episode 41 of lava fountaining at Kīlauea produced hazardous conditions as lava fountains rose from vents at the summit. The activity began shortly before noon on January 24, 2026, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Lava fountains from both the north and south vents exceeded 500 meters in height. Winds near the surface … Read more