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Solar wind
speed: 355.0 km/sec
density: 0.5 protons/cm³
more data: ACE, DSCOVR
Updated: Today at 0005 UT

Planetary K-index
Now: Kp= 1 quiet
24-hr max: Kp= 2 quiet

Spotless Days
Current Stretch: 9 days
2019 total: 153 days (67%)

Thermosphere Climate Index
today: 3.11x10¹⁰ W Cold
Max: 49.4x10¹⁰W Hot (10/1957)
Min: 2.05x10¹⁰ W Cold (02/2009))

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GSM EARTH & SPACE NEWS

Underwater eruption near Fonualei Island, Tonga

A new underwater eruption took place near Fonualei island in the Tonga archipelago on August 7, 2019. The eruption was first reported on August 7 when large clouds were observed ‘on the horizon at the location of Fonualei volcano

Intense activity at Stromboli volcano, Italy

Intense effusive activity from numerous vents at Stromboli volcano in Italy has resumed again on August 18, 2019, after several days decreased activity. Frequent and often strong strombolian eruptions occur from several active vents in the crater terrace.

Landslides, flash floods wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh

Extensive rainfall, floods and landslides are wreaking havoc across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on August 17 and 18, 2019. The state has so far received 200% above average rains this monsoon.

Deadly floods hit Istanbul after 4 months’ worth of rain in 90 minutes, Turkey

Extremely heavy rain hit Istanbul and other cities in NW Turkey on August 17, 2019, causing severe flooding in which one person lost its life. Streets and basements were flooded, drivers stranded and public transport disrupted after heavy rain hit