DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 8/7/2026 2:38:10 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 4.9 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:90.196km. [Read more]
On 29/07/2026, a flood started in Mexico, lasting until 07/08/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 30 displaced . [Read more]
On 25/07/2026, a flood started in China, lasting until 02/08/2026 (last update). The flood caused 10 deaths and 830303 displaced . [Read more]
On 8/7/2026 12:00:38 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 1.8 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
From 07/08/2026 to 07/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 93 km/h) CHAN-HOM-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Japan, Russian Federation (vulnerability Low). 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
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer. [Read more]
The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources. [Read more]
The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia. [Read more]
Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar arrays to the space station. [Read more]
Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday. [Read more]
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