Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Start a Survival Garden
Starting a survival garden is one of those projects where seeing it done on camera beats reading about it. We rounded up…
Live Monitoring — Survival Siren Command Center
Earthquake Alerts
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Port-Olry, Vanuatu
Earthquake Alerts
Magnitude 6.5 Deep Earthquake Strikes Bonin Islands Region, Japan
News
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Cibola and McKinley Counties, New Mexico — Until 5:00 PM MDT
News
Flood Warning: 21 Areas Under Alert Through October 25 Across Multiple States
Video Guides
Top 5 YouTube Videos on Setting Up a Portable Solar Panel
Portable solar is one of those skills that’s far easier to learn by watching than by reading, and YouTube has no shortage…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Collecting Rainwater for Survival
Rainwater is one of the most accessible resources in a survival or off-grid situation, and YouTube is full of people showing exactly…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Using a Map and Compass Together
Finding solid map and compass instruction on YouTube means wading through a lot of mixed-quality content, so we’ve done the sorting for…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Building a Long-Term Food Storage
Building a long-term food storage is one of the most common starting points in preparedness, and YouTube has no shortage of creators…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Building a Lean-To Shelter
There are hundreds of shelter-building videos on YouTube, and quality varies wildly. This list cuts through the noise: we’ve ranked the ten…
News
Storm Boelo Knocks Out Power to Thousands of Homes Across Western Ireland and Connacht
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Thousands of homes without power after Storm Boelo batters western counties and Connacht". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 21 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at a depth of about 136 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter. This is at least the 62nd magnitude 5.0+ earthquake recorded within roughly 300 km of this location in the past year (61 others in that window). The nearest major population center is Port Vila, Vanuatu, roughly 322 km away (population ~50,000).
Magnitude 6.5 Deep Earthquake Strikes Bonin Islands Region, Japan
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region at a depth of about 492 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter. This is at least the 4th magnitude 5.0+ earthquake recorded within roughly 300 km of this location in the past year (3 others in that window). The nearest major population center is Osaka, Japan, roughly 861 km away (population ~19 million).
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Cibola and McKinley Counties, New Mexico — Until 5:00 PM MDT
Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 1:01PM MDT until October 24 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 2 areas: Cibola, NM; McKinley, NM.
Flood Warning: 21 Areas Under Alert Through October 25 Across Multiple States
Flood Warning issued October 24 at 9:52AM MDT until October 25 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 21 areas: Alamosa, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Rio Arriba, NM; Brantley, GA; Lake, FL; Volusia, FL; Coconino, AZ; Navajo, AZ; Conejos, CO; San Juan, NM (+11 more areas).
Darlington Road Closed in Both Directions After Early Morning Crash
A major road closure is being reported: "LIVE - Darlington road closed in both directions after early morning crash". Large-scale closures are usually caused by severe weather (flooding, ice, wildfire), a structural failure, or a serious multi-vehicle incident.
Global Stress Reports
Global Seismic Stress Report – October 13, 2026
Every two weeks, we compare earthquake activity in major fault zones worldwide against each zone’s own long-term average. A zone that’s normally…
Global Seismic Stress Report – September 28, 2026
Every two weeks, we compare earthquake activity in major fault zones worldwide against each zone’s own long-term average. A zone that’s normally…
Global Seismic Stress Report: Busy Pacific Edges, Quiet Mid-Ocean Faults
What We Found We looked at 200 earthquakes (magnitude 4.5 or bigger) recorded worldwide in the last 14 days, and compared activity…
Global Seismic Stress Report: Five Busy Zones, Six Quiet Ones
What We Found We looked at 200 earthquakes (magnitude 4.5 or bigger) recorded worldwide in the last 14 days, and compared activity…
Global Seismic Stress Report: Busy Week in the South Pacific, Quiet Elsewhere
What We Found We looked at 198 earthquakes (magnitude 4.5 or bigger) recorded worldwide in the last 14 days, and compared activity…
Global Seismic Stress Report: Southern Ocean Activity Rises While Six Segments Go Quiet
This fortnight’s Global Seismic Stress Report covers the last 14 days of earthquake activity measured against each segment’s own 3-year baseline. Across…
Earthquake
Earthquake Survival: Precautions, Kit & Early Warning in 2026
Drop, Cover, and Hold On remains the science-backed protocol during a quake, but 2026's real story is how early warning systems and Cascadia research are reshaping what preparedness actually means.
What NOT to Do During an Earthquake: Essential Tips
Earthquakes are unpredictable and can be incredibly destructive. Moreover, as our sun moves into itssolar maximum phase, the earthquake frequency is going to increase over the next few years. So, while it's crucial to know what actions to take during an earthquake, it's equally important to understand what not to do during an earthquake.
Communication
How to Make a Family Emergency Communication Plan When Mobile Networks Fail
Build a family communication plan for network outages, with written contacts, school collection arrangements, accessible meeting options and a worked example.
Emergency Communication: Staying Connected When Towers Go Down
During Hurricane Milton, over 12 percent of Florida's cell sites went dark. Here is how GMRS, ham radio, satellite messengers, and NOAA weather radio actually compare as backups when the towers fail.
How to survive a communication blackout
In our modern world, it's easy to take communication for granted. We have access to our phones, the internet, and other forms of communication at all times. But what happens when that access is suddenly taken away? Whether due to natural disasters, civil unrest or other unforeseen events, communication blackouts can happen at any time. So, how do you survive if you find yourself in the middle of a communication blackout?
Winter Survival
20 ways to stay warm during the polar vortex
A polar vortex storm is a severe weather condition that brings extremely low temperatures, high winds, and heavy snow. During such harsh weather, it’s important to stay warm to avoid hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold-related illnesses. Here are 20 ways to keep yourself warm during a polar vortex storm:
Survival Stories
Tsunami Survival: Warning Signs, Stories & Precautions
The ocean gives you a warning before a tsunami arrives, but only if you know what you are looking at. Real survivor accounts from 2004 and 2011 show why reading the signs matters more than waiting for a siren.
The 2018 Tham Luang Cave Rescue: A Remarkable Story of Survival and Resilience
In the annals of survival stories, the Tham Luang cave rescue stands as a testament to human tenacity, courage, and the power of teamwork. It unfolded in the summer of 2018, when a junior football team known as the Wild Boars embarked on an adventure that turned into a global rescue mission. Here’s a deeper look at their incredible survival story.
Product Guides
Tactical Flashlights: What the Best-Selling Lights on Amazon Actually Deliver
We checked five bestselling tactical flashlights against physics, manufacturer specs, and owner reports. One brand's own listing contradicts itself by 10x.