DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 16/08/2025, a flood started in China, lasting until 30/08/2025 (last update). The flood caused 21 deaths and 58 displaced . [Read more]
On 8/29/2025 11:53:57 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:56.345km. [Read more]
On 8/29/2025 11:48:30 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russian Federation potentially affecting 210 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:79.606km. [Read more]
On 8/29/2025 10:58:35 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 4 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:85.034km. [Read more]
From 28/08/2025 to 29/08/2025, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 56 km/h) TWENTY-25 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China (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
Live explosives on army training sites in the UK countryside mean many wildfires cannot be tackled. [Read more]
The animal has come as a surprise to experts, who now have to rethink how these armoured dinosaurs evolved [Read more]
The Starship rocket is critical to the company's hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars. [Read more]
The photo taken by Bidyut Kalita, is among several highly commended in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. [Read more]
The medium-sized herbivore once roamed the floodplains of what is now the Island's south-west coast. [Read more]
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