DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
From 05/05/2026 to 07/05/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) HAGUPIT-26 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 (488 in tropical storm). [Read more]
On 5/7/2026 11:48:41 AM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji potentially affecting 2 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:586.653km. [Read more]
On 5/7/2026 8:53:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in Kermadec Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:41.226km. [Read more]
On 5/7/2026 8:13:51 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mexico potentially affecting 20 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 5/7/2026 6:39:18 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 50 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves. [Read more]
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced. [Read more]
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be. [Read more]
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly. [Read more]
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital. [Read more]
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