Top 10 YouTube Videos on Starting a Fire with a Ferro Rod
If you want to learn how to use a ferro rod, YouTube has no shortage of instructors – but the quality varies…
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Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Florida and Georgia, Including Lake and Volusia Counties
Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Starting a Fire with a Ferro Rod
News
M56 Closed in Both Directions Near Manchester Airport After Crash
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U.S. State Department Issues Worldwide Caution for Americans Abroad
Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Tie a Bowline Knot
The bowline is one of the most recommended knots in survival, boating, and everyday rope work, and YouTube has no shortage of…
Top 8 YouTube Videos on How to Survive in the Desert
We pulled together the eight most-watched YouTube videos on surviving in the desert, ranked by actual view count at the time of…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Stop Severe Bleeding
Severe bleeding is one of those skills where watching it done well beats reading about it. We pulled the ten most-watched YouTube…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Prepare for an Earthquake
Earthquake preparedness is one of those topics where watching someone walk through it beats reading about it. This list rounds up the…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Make a Fish Trap
Fish traps are one of the most popular topics in the survival and DIY fishing corners of YouTube, and the view counts…
News
Plane Skids Off Runway at Harry Reid Airport, Prompting Ground Stop and Delays
A large-scale flight disruption is being reported: "Plane skids off runway at Harry Reid airport, prompting ground stop and delays". Mass cancellations or ground stops are usually caused by severe weather, a major technical outage, or a security/safety event.
Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Florida and Georgia, Including Lake and Volusia Counties
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 9:11AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 3 areas: Lake, FL; Volusia, FL; Brantley, GA.
M56 Closed in Both Directions Near Manchester Airport After Crash
A major road closure is being reported: "M56 closed in both directions near Manchester Airport after crash". Large-scale closures are usually caused by severe weather (flooding, ice, wildfire), a structural failure, or a serious multi-vehicle incident.
U.S. State Department Issues Worldwide Caution for Americans Abroad
The U.S. State Department has issued a Worldwide Caution, urging Americans everywhere to exercise increased vigilance - typically prompted by heightened global tensions or an active conflict. Reported: "U.S. Warns Americans Abroad of Possible Future Travel Restrictions".
Nationwide Blackout Hits Sri Lanka
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Sri Lanka hit by nationwide electricity blackout". 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.
Flash Flood Warning: Broward, FL
Flash Flood Warning issued October 17 at 11:13PM EDT until October 18 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Miami FL (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Broward, FL.
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.