DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
Volcano Purace is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green. [Read more]
On 1/21/2025 7:25:46 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 40 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:209.43km. [Read more]
![Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 21/01/2025 06:05 UTC, No people affected in 100km.](https://www.gdacs.org/contentdata/resources/imgtemp/gdacs/eq/eq1616368_1.png)
On 1/21/2025 6:05:14 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
From 18/01/2025 to 21/01/2025, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 213 km/h) SEAN-25 was active in SEIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: Australia (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (22335 in tropical storm). [Read more]
On 1/21/2025 5:47:51 AM, an earthquake occurred in Northern Mariana Is. potentially affecting 170 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:137.242km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
The White House announces a "national energy emergency" to reverse US climate regulations and boost oil and gas. [Read more]
Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets. [Read more]
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash. [Read more]
Wild tigers killed nearly 40 people in Nepal between 2019 and 2023. Solutions are hard to come by. [Read more]
Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants. [Read more]
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