DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 1/22/2026 10:28:25 AM, an earthquake occurred in Iceland potentially affecting 1 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
From 21/01/2026 to 22/01/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) SIXTEEN-26 was active in SEPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: New Caledonia (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (10128 in tropical storm). [Read more]
On 1/22/2026 5:22:37 AM, an earthquake occurred in Islamic Republic of Iran potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:46.206km. [Read more]
On 1/22/2026 3:53:14 AM, an earthquake occurred in Northern Mariana Is. potentially affecting 180 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:38.206km. [Read more]
On 1/22/2026 3:21:44 AM, an earthquake occurred in Islamic Republic of Iran potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:57.348km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say. [Read more]
The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says. [Read more]
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills. [Read more]
The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed. [Read more]
Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists. [Read more]
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