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Disaster categories

Every hazard type we monitor, with live event counts. Open a category for current events, safety guidance and historical records.

Earthquake
146 active
Wildfire
1276 active
Flood
124 active
Tsunami
0 active
Severe Storm
1992 active
Hurricane / Cyclone / Typhoon
22 active
Tornado
0 active
Volcanic Activity
36 active
Landslide
7 active
Avalanche
0 active
Drought
1 active
Heatwave
7 active
Cold Wave
144 active
Heavy Rain
986 active
Storm Surge
179 active
Extreme Weather
743 active
Other Hazard
7 active
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