DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 1/30/2026 2:34:58 AM, an earthquake occurred in Southern East Pacific Rise potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 1/30/2026 1:28:03 AM, an earthquake occurred in Kermadec Islands, New Zealand potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:35km. [Read more]
On 1/30/2026 1:15:31 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 60 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:83.327km. [Read more]
On 28/01/2026, a flood started in Australia, lasting until 30/01/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 20 displaced . [Read more]
On 1/30/2026 12:49:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 2.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey. [Read more]
The National Trust describes the Northey Island project as "a bold marine engineering feat". [Read more]
For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables. [Read more]
A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country. [Read more]
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]
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