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January 30, 2023

California Earthquakes Result in Closure of Major State Park Route

Recent earthquake in California have led to the closure of Mattole Road, a heavily traveled major route through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The road has been shut down indefinitely due to a

Disaster·News·USA

The Santa Anita Dam: A Vital Piece of Los Angeles County’s Flood Control Infrastructure

The recent wildfires have left the mountainous regions of Los Angeles County vulnerable to intense storms and potential flooding. The destruction of vegetation by the 2020 Bobcat fire has left canyons exposed, and another storm could cause dirt, boulders, and

January 26, 2023

Cyclone Alfred Nears Queensland: Category 3 Threat Looms

Australia·Disaster·News

A powerful storm is brewing off Queensland’s coast. Weather experts are tracking a tropical low just 505 kilometers from Cairns that’s getting stronger by

Mount Teide’s 1cm Rise: 500 Quakes Signal Potential Volcanic Activity

Disaster·Nature

The ground beneath Tenerife’s Mount Teide is showing upward movement. Scientists have measured a one-centimeter rise across four monitoring stations over the past year,

Tonga Geological Services, Adapted from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Climate·Disaster·Science

Tonga Eruption’s Unseen Impact: How Earth’s Ozone Layer Took a Hit

On January 15, 2022, the South Pacific witnessed the explosive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH) volcano. This event was not only a geological marvel but also an atmospheric anomaly, with

Govind Tekale

November 21, 2023

Climate·Disaster·USA

Red Cross Rises to 2023’s Climate Challenge: Inside the Record Year of Disasters

In 2023, the American Red Cross has been at the forefront of addressing an escalating climate emergency. The year has seen an unprecedented 23 billion-dollar disasters in the U.S., ranging from severe

Tejal Somvanshi

November 21, 2023

Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington

Climate·Disaster·Science

Prescribed Fires Flicker Under Climate Change’s Shadow: Unveiling New Study Insights

The Delicate Balance of Fire Management In the realm of wildfire management, a study led by UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain brings to light the subtle yet significant impact of climate change

Govind Tekale

October 12, 2023

Architecture·Design·Disaster

Shigeru Ban’s Paper Tube Structures Offer Quick Homes to Those Affected by Disasters!

In the wake of the 2023 Morocco Earthquake, a canvas of destruction was painted across Marrakech, yet amidst the debris, a beacon of innovative and sustainable architectural solutions emerged, courtesy of Shigeru

Rahul Somvanshi

October 11, 2023

Disaster·Robotics

Elevating Disaster Response Globally with Freefly and Doodle Labs’ Astro Drone

In the bustling city of Anaheim, California, a significant partnership was unveiled between Doodle Labs and Freefly Systems, two giants in the drone and communication technology sectors. The collaboration, spotlighted at the

Karmactive Team

October 8, 2023

Disaster·Mobility·Technology

Jump Aero’s JA1 Pulse Elevates Emergency Response with eVTOL Technology

Jump Aero Incorporated has unveiled the JA1 “Pulse”, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, charting a new flight path in emergency response mechanisms. This isn’t merely a machine; it’s a

Rahul Somvanshi

October 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence·Design·Disaster

Solar-Powered AI: Dryad’s Pioneering Tech Predicts Wildfire Outbreaks!

A groundbreaking AI-powered wildfire detection system is introduced by Dryad Networks, revolutionizing early fire alerts. Strategically placed in forests, solar-powered sensors detect gas changes indicating potential fires. These sensors can identify fires

Rahul Somvanshi

September 3, 2023

Disaster·Technology·USA

Starlink to the Rescue: How Musk and Bezos are Battling Hawaii Fire Crisis!

Hawaii’s Historic Wildfire Crisis In a tragic turn of events, Hawaii has witnessed its deadliest wildfires in over a century. The Maui wildfires, which began on August 8, have left a trail

Govind Tekale

August 20, 2023

Disaster·Space·USA

Satellite Images show the Unexpected Calm of the 2023 Wildfire Season amid Rising Temperatures

Oregon’s wildfire season was marked by two major conflagrations. Near Eugene, in the Willamette National Forest, the Bedrock Fire burst into life, quickly turning 12,200 acres into charred remains by August 3.

Karmactive Staff

August 6, 2023

Representational Image- Taj Mahal Flooded

Disaster·India·Weather

Monsoon Surge in North India Threatens Taj Mahal, Calls for Resilience

The northern region of India is currently grappling with an unprecedented surge in rainfall amidst the monsoon season, resulting in devastating flooding. The historical city of Agra has been particularly impacted, with

Govind Tekale

July 20, 2023

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