DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 6/19/2025 6:08:23 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 1.8 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:151.29km. [Read more]
From 16/06/2025 to 19/06/2025, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 231 km/h) ERICK-25 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: Mexico (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.529 million . [Read more]
On 6/19/2025 3:37:03 AM, an earthquake occurred in Colombia potentially affecting 80 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 16/06/2025, a forest fire started in Australia, until 19/06/2025. [Read more]
On 15/06/2025, a forest fire started in Australia, until 19/06/2025. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
Climate change will benefit basking sharks in the UK but creatures like the longest living animal may struggle. [Read more]
The Environment Agency warns England needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand. [Read more]
The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched. [Read more]
Up to 100 trucks a day could take Scotland's waste to England once a landfill ban comes in at the end of the year. [Read more]
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments [Read more]
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