On 6/5/2026 8:58:09 PM, an earthquake occurred in Balleny Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km.
URGENT: Birds Trapped and Suffering in California!
Reportedly, numerous Yellow-Panel sticky traps are hanging from trees in Vacaville, California, apparently set by the Solano County Agricultural Department. We are told there are almost 300 of these traps, which are intended to monitor an invasive insect species called Glassy-winged sharpshooters. However these traps reportedly also account for countless birds, including hummingbirds, becoming hopelessly mired as their bodies are covered by the gooey substance, resulting in prolonged and fatal suffering (most bird species are federally protected by the Migratory Bird Protection Act).
PETA asked that Solano County Agricultural Department remove the Yellow-Panel sticky traps to prevent further injury or death and although they told us that they intend to work with the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Senior Environmental Scientists (who are monitoring this initiative) to discuss alternatives and/or modifications to the traps, they intend to leave them up for the duration of the study. These birds need your voice now!
Please join PETA in urging the Solano County Agricultural Department to remove all the Yellow-panel stick traps until an ecologically sound and discriminate alternative is secured. Then forward this alert far and wide!
Please call and send polite comments to:
Drew Raymond
Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures
Solano County
djraymond@solanocounty.gov
(707) 784-3448
The Honorable Ed King
Agricultural Commissioner
Solano County
AgComm48@SolanoCounty.gov
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Volcanic activity worldwide 5 Jun 2026: Fuego volcano, Klyuchevskoy, Popocatépetl, Soputan, Tangkub…
Map of today’s active volcanoes
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): (5 Jun) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: VA AT 20260604/2347Z FL180 EXTD W MOV 5KT REPORTED OBS VA DTG:04/2340Z
Shiveluch (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 .
The full report is as follows: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY OBS VA DTG:05/1120Z to 17000 ft (5200 m)
Canlaon (Central Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Taal (Luzon, Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Taal on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „1 – Low-Level Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260605/1752Z FL090 EXTD NNE REPORTED OBS VA DTG:05/1800Z
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Mayon on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „3 – Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Bulusan (Luzon Island, Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that unrest continued at Bulusan on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „1 – Low Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Central Bismarck Sea (Admiralty Islands): (5 Jun) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 8000 ft (2400 m) altitude or flight level 080 and is moving at 05 kts in NW direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL080 OBS ON SAT IMAGERY AT 04/2330Z, EXT NW to 8000 ft (2400 m)
Telong (northern Sumatra, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Telong, Bur ni on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Karangetang on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Gamalama (Halmahera): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Gamalama on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Slamet (Central Java, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Slamet on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 and is moving at 10 kts in E direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL070 REP FM GND AT 05/1312Z EST VA DTG:05/1400Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Sinabung on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Tangkubanparahu (West Java): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) issued a report for Tangkuban Parahu on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 1 – Normal“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Sangeang Api (Flores Sea, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Sangeang Api on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Tambora (Sumbawa): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Tambora on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Lewotobi (Flores): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL140 OBS AT 05/1310Z MOV NW OBS VA DTG:05/1310Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)
Soputan (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Soputan on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotolok on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Sorikmarapi (Sumatra): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Sorikmarapi on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL150 OBS AT 05/1020Z MOV W OBS VA DTG:05/1020Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Dempo (Sumatra): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Dempo on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Iya (Flores): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Iya on 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Aoba (Vanuatu): (4 Jun) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260604/0810Z CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
Kilauea (Hawai’i): The United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Advisory“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO)
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Shishaldin (Aleutian Islands, Alaska): The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that unrest continued at Shishaldin between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Advisory“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO)
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Great Sitkin (United States, Aleutian Islands): The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that the eruption continued at Great Sitkin between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Watch“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO)
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Kupreanof (United States, Alaska Peninsula): The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that unrest continued at Kupreanof between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Advisory“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO)
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Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): The Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) reported that the eruption continued at Popocatépetl between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Yellow Alert – Phase 2“ (level 4 on a 7-level scale).
Source: Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED)
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Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 .
The full report is as follows: ONGOING VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)
Turrialba (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that unrest continued at Turrialba between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Warning“ (on a 0–4 level scale).
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)
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Rincón de la Vieja (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that unrest continued at Rincón de la Vieja between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Warning“ (on a 0–4 level scale).
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)
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Poas (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that the eruption continued at Poás between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Warning“ (on a 0–4 level scale).
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)
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Puracé (Colombia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: VA EMS ONGOING
Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 .
The full report is as follows: NEW VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)
…5 Jun:
The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „2 – Yellow“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Reventador (Ecuador): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: POSSIBLE ONGOING VA EMS.
…5 Jun:
The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „3 – Orange“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 24000 ft (7300 m) altitude or flight level 240 .
The full report is as follows: SPORADIC EMISSIONS to 24000 ft (7300 m)
…5 Jun:
The Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) reported that the eruption continued at Sabancaya between 3 June 2026 (local) and 4 June 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP)
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Volcano Activity Summary for 5 Jun 2026:
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Ecuador: Public apologies are essential to provide redress to victims of enforced disappearance
In response to the public ceremony held today in Guayaquil, where the Commander General of the Ecuadorian Air Force, on behalf of the Armed Forces, publicly apologized to the families of Nehemías Arboleda Portocarrero, Steven Medina, Ismael Arroyo and Josué Arroyo, known as “the four boys from Las Malvinas,” who were victims of enforced disappearance by members of the Armed Forces on 8 December 2024, Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International, said:
“In light of this historic moment, we reiterate our solidarity with the families of the four boys and with all the families of the 51 people who disappeared following security operations carried out by the Armed Forces on Ecuador’s coast.”
In light of this historic moment, we reiterate our solidarity with the families of the four boys and with all the families of the 51 people who disappeared following security operations carried out by the Armed Forces on Ecuador’s coast.”
Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International
“Public apologies are a key milestone and represent an essential component of comprehensive redress for the harm caused by this terrible crime that deeply marked Ecuador. We welcome the implementation of these measures ordered by the Constitutional Court, following its historic ruling on the Las Malvinas case.”
“We regret the lack of willingness by the Armed Forces to listen to the demands of the other families of disappeared people who were present at the event and exercising their legitimate right to protest.”
“At the same time, we are alarmed by reports that, on 2 June, military patrols allegedly harassed a relative of one of the boys from Las Malvinas at her home. It is unacceptable that families continue to face intimidation by agents of the very institution that has already caused them so much harm. We call on the Ministry of Defence to put an end to this harassment. The Ecuadorian state must guarantee the protection of the families.”
“To ensure that these serious crimes do not continue to occur, it is essential to reverse the militarized approach to public security policy, which has led to serious human rights violations. The Ecuadorian authorities must fully comply with all the measures ordered by the Constitutional Court in its historic ruling on the Las Malvinas case, including the adoption of reforms to strengthen the prevention, investigation and punishment of enforced disappearances.”
“To ensure that these serious crimes do not continue to occur, it is essential to reverse the militarized approach to public security policy, which has led to serious human rights violations.”
Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International
“It is also essential to make firm progress in criminal investigations into enforced disappearances. It is unacceptable for these processes to remain stalled due to the lack of cooperation from the Armed Forces, which continue to resist sharing information by claiming it is ‘classified information.’ All victims and their families should have access to truth, justice and redress.”
“While the Las Malvinas case has seen important progress, it cannot be the only case in which a ruling is secured and redress measures are adopted. The risk of impunity remains high for other victims and families who are still waiting for answers from the state.”
In addition to the families of the four boys from Las Malvinas and representatives of the Ministry of Defence, the ceremony was attended by the Permanent Committee for the Defence of Human Rights in Guayaquil (CDH Guayaquil), which legally represents the victims; the Committee of Families for Truth and Justice; representatives of the international community, including the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances; and the Ombudsperson’s Office, which acted as mediator for the event. Amnesty International supported the event.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact press@amnesty.org
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