Disaster Updates

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Worldwide Incidents

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Volcanic eruption is on going for Kirishimayama in Japan

Volcano Kirishimayama is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 04/07/2025 06:19 UTC, 670 thousand in 100km.

On 7/4/2025 6:19:10 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 670 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:144.094km) in [unknown] 04/07/2025 06:16 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 7/4/2025 6:16:22 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:144.094km. [Read more]

Orange alert for tropical cyclone FIVE-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.311 million .

From 04/07/2025 to 04/07/2025, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 139 km/h) FIVE-25 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.311 million . [Read more]

Green alert for tropical cyclone MUN-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 01/07/2025 to 04/07/2025, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 130 km/h) MUN-25 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment

$88m pollution-tracking satellite missing in space

MethaneSat was meant to keep track of potent greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production. [Read more]

Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt. [Read more]

Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report

It says drought has compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide. [Read more]

We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months. [Read more]

Shoots of hope for Britain's cherished ash trees

Scientific evidence suggests ash trees are ‘fighting back’ against a deadly disease. [Read more]

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