
China Launches Advanced Satellite to Boost Natural Disaster Monitoring
China’s new electromagnetic satellite enhances disaster monitoring capabilities, aiding global climate resilience efforts.
News & Insights Across Asia
China’s new electromagnetic satellite enhances disaster monitoring capabilities, aiding global climate resilience efforts.
Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts, prompting evacuations of over 500 residents. Authorities establish shelters amid ash and gas threats.
Mount Etna’s eruption on Monday sent tourists fleeing as ash clouds and lava fountains illuminated Sicily’s skies. Authorities monitor ongoing activity.
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Java, Indonesia, with no tsunami alert issued. Details on impact and regional seismic risks.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again, with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Rescue teams in Guangxi, China, confirm six fatalities and two missing after mountain torrent hits Sanshe Village. Search efforts continue.
Eight people missing after a mudslide in Guangxi’s Longsheng County. Rescue operations continue as authorities assess damage to homes and infrastructure.
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck off Japan’s Fukushima coast at 10 km depth, with no tsunami warning issued, per Japan Meteorological Agency.
China activates blue rainstorm alerts as heavy rainfall threatens Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, and other regions, prompting flood and landslide warnings.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Kyaukse, Myanmar, with no immediate reports of damage. USGS data highlights regional seismic risks.
Four fatalities reported as landslides hit Samarinda City in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Rescue operations continue amid ongoing heavy rainfall.
China escalates disaster preparedness as severe weather warnings cover multiple regions, prompting coordinated emergency measures and public advisories.
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake hit southwest of New Zealand’s coast, with no immediate damage reported. Authorities assess risks amid regional seismic activity.
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off Chile’s coast near Ovalle late Wednesday, with no immediate reports of damage. EMSC confirms depth of 14 km.
A magnitude-6.02 earthquake hits Türkiye at 10 km depth, with potential regional implications. GFZ reports seismic event.
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Talaud Islands, with no immediate reports of damage. CENC confirms the quake occurred at 140 km depth.
A powerful storm system triggered deadly tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma, claiming three lives and causing significant property damage as severe weather warnings continue.
Myanmar’s earthquake death toll reaches 3,145 with thousands injured; rescue operations escalate amid international aid.
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off Japan’s Osumi Peninsula, with no immediate tsunami warnings. Authorities continue assessing regional impacts.
A magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Tonga prompts evacuations. Residents report heavy traffic as authorities issue emergency orders amid tsunami warnings.