DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 03/05/2026, a flood started in Uganda, lasting until 13/05/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 163 displaced . [Read more]
On 5/12/2026 9:53:48 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting 90 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:35km. [Read more]
On 5/12/2026 9:19:36 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting 1 thousand in MMI III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:154km. [Read more]
On 5/12/2026 6:10:22 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 50 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:72.578km. [Read more]
On 5/12/2026 3:39:30 PM, an earthquake occurred in Solomon Is. potentially affecting 4 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:63.665km. [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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