Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Sharpen a Knife in the Field
We dug through YouTube to find the ten most-watched videos on sharpening a knife, ranked here by actual view count from highest…
Live Monitoring — Survival Siren Command Center
Flight Disruptions
Dust Wall Sweeps Phoenix Valley; Sky Harbor Under Ground Stop Amid Thunderstorms
News
G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm In Progress — Aurora Possible Across Northern US and Central Europe
News
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Taylor County, Florida — Until 1:30 PM EDT
News
M1.2 Solar Flare Detected — Minor Radio Blackouts Possible on Sunlit Side
Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Building a Long-Term Bushcraft Camp
We’ve rounded up the ten most-watched YouTube videos on building a long-term bushcraft camp, ranked by actual view count at the time…
Top 8 YouTube Videos on Finding Your Way Out of the Woods
Getting turned around in the woods is one of the oldest outdoor fears there is, and YouTube has no shortage of videos…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Making Cordage from Plants
If you want to learn how to turn plant fibers into usable cordage, YouTube has no shortage of demonstrations – but quality…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Staying Warm in Wet Conditions
Staying warm when everything around you is soaked is one of the most-searched survival topics on YouTube, and the platform’s biggest outdoor…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Cross a River Safely
Crossing a river wrong is one of the fastest ways a backcountry trip turns into an emergency, and it’s a skill best…
News
Hurricane SIMON-26: Red Alert as Major Storm Hits Mexico’s Pacific Coast
From 07/10/2026 to 10/10/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 241 km/h) SIMON-26 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Mexico (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.749 million . Classified Red by GDACS, the EU Joint Research Centre's Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
Dust Wall Sweeps Phoenix Valley; Sky Harbor Under Ground Stop Amid Thunderstorms
A large-scale flight disruption is being reported: "Dust wall moving through the Valley; Sky Harbor issues ground stop due to thunderstorms". Mass cancellations or ground stops are usually caused by severe weather, a major technical outage, or a security/safety event.
G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm In Progress — Aurora Possible Across Northern US and Central Europe
Planetary Kp index has reached 7.0, which is NOAA level G3 (Strong geomagnetic storm). Aurora likely at mid-latitudes (much of the northern US and central Europe). Possible impacts: voltage irregularities on power grids, GPS degradation, HF radio problems, satellite drag.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Taylor County, Florida — Until 1:30 PM EDT
Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:29AM EDT until October 10 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Taylor, FL.
M1.2 Solar Flare Detected — Minor Radio Blackouts Possible on Sunlit Side
GOES satellites measured a M1.2-class solar flare peaking at 2026-10-10T14:12:00Z (X-ray flux 1.2e-5 W/m2, radio-blackout scale ~R1). Flares cause immediate shortwave radio blackouts on Earth's sunlit side. If this flare launched a CME toward Earth, a geomagnetic storm could follow in 1-3 days - worth watching the Kp index.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle and Big Bend Coastal Waters
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 10 at 2:10AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 9 areas: St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
Global Stress Reports
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.