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Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in South Of Africa 14/04/2026 10:13 UTC, [unknown].

On 4/14/2026 10:13:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Africa potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Red notification for tropical cyclone SINLAKU-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 52601 .

From 09/04/2026 to 14/04/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 287 km/h) SINLAKU-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Northern Mariana Islands (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 52601 . [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:219.991km) in Mariana Islands 14/04/2026 03:04 UTC, [unknown].

On 4/14/2026 3:04:21 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mariana Islands potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:219.991km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:63.67km) in Russia 14/04/2026 02:51 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

On 4/14/2026 2:51:48 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:63.67km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.68M, Depth:5km) in United States 14/04/2026 01:29 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI VI.

On 4/14/2026 1:29:12 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 2 thousand in MMI VI. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.68M, Depth:5km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. [Read more]

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government. [Read more]

Back to Earth: What happens to the Artemis II astronauts now?

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families. [Read more]

Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing. [Read more]

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive. [Read more]

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