DISASTER UPDATES​

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green flood alert in United States

On 09/12/2025, a flood started in United States, lasting until 11/12/2025 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced . [Read more]

Green flood alert in Iraq

On 09/12/2025, a flood started in Iraq, lasting until 11/12/2025 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 2136 displaced . [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:107.147km) in Papua New Guinea 10/12/2025 13:30 UTC, 210 thousand in 100km.

On 12/10/2025 1:30:17 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 210 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:107.147km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:4.335km) in United States 10/12/2025 11:28 UTC, Few people affected in MMI&>=III.

On 12/10/2025 11:28:32 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting Few people affected in MMI&>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:4.335km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:30.412km) in Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan 10/12/2025 10:55 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 12/10/2025 10:55:15 AM, an earthquake occurred in Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:30.412km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up

When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins. [Read more]

UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says

The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says. [Read more]

Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83

His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers. [Read more]

Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists

The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment. [Read more]

Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy

Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers. [Read more]

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