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GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 22/10/2020 12:00 UTC, No people within 100km.

On 10/22/2020 12:00:48 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 22/10/2020 10:54 UTC, No people within 100km.

On 10/22/2020 10:54:51 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:143.37km) in Indonesia 22/10/2020 10:10 UTC, About 89000 people within 100km.

On 10/22/2020 10:10:52 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting About 89000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:143.37km. [Read more]

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 22/10/2020 09:54 UTC, No people within 100km.

On 10/22/2020 9:54:59 AM, an earthquake occurred in Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green alert for tropical cyclone EPSILON-20. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.

From 19/10/2020 to 22/10/2020, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 185 km/h) EPSILON-20 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: Bermuda, Canada, (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success

The first images are released of the Osiris-Rex spacecraft trying to grab rock from asteroid Bennu. [Read more]

Planners 'must prepare' for weather extremes - Met Office

The Met Office is launching a tool to help planners prepare for further weather extremes. [Read more]

More pollution expected from stay-home workers

Air pollution in big cities could increase because so many people are working from home, a report says. [Read more]

Secrets of the 'uncrushable' beetle revealed

How a tiny insect with super-tough body armour can survive being stamped on or run over by a car. [Read more]

Climate change: 'Cooling paint' could cut emissions from buildings

Researchers have developed a white paint that reflects sunlight and helps cool buildings. [Read more]

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