Month: October 2024
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Human Made Disasters
The Halifax Explosion: When a Ship’s Cargo Turned a City to Rubble
The Halifax Explosion of December 6, 1917, stands as one of the most devastating disasters in Canadian history and one…
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Live Disaster Alerts
Green flood alert in Cuba
On 21/10/2024, a flood started in Cuba, lasting until 23/10/2024 (last update). The flood caused 6 deaths and 0 displaced…
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Live Disaster Alerts
Green flood alert in Georgia
On 20/10/2024, a flood started in Georgia, lasting until 22/10/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced…
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Human Made Disasters
The Challenger Disaster: NASA’s Darkest Day
The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, which occurred on January 28, 1986, remains one of the most tragic and widely publicised…
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Natural Disasters
2011 Japan: Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis
The 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami remains one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in modern history, with far-reaching consequences…
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Natural Disasters
The Eruption of Mount Tambora
The eruption of Mount Tambora in April 1815 is widely regarded as the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history,…
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Live Disaster Alerts
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:459.099km) in [unknown] 22/10/2024 15:45 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 10/22/2024 3:45:36 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude…
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Live Disaster Alerts
Overall Green Flood alert in Nigeria from 17 Oct 2024 01:00 UTC to 19 Oct 2024 01:00 UTC
Bayelsa State, Nigeria, October 2024NEMA reported flooding in areas of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, in October 2024, due to rising water…
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Live Disaster Alerts
Green flood alert in United States
On 19/10/2024, a flood started in United States, lasting until 21/10/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0…
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Live Disaster Alerts
Green alert for tropical cyclone KRISTY-24. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 21/10/2024 to 21/10/2024, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 176 km/h) KRISTY-24 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone…
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