Top 10 YouTube Videos on Finding Water in the Desert
Finding water is the first problem the desert throws at you, and YouTube is full of people who have tried to solve…
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Flood Warning Issued for 18 Areas Along the Mississippi River and Beyond
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State Department Issues Worldwide Caution Amid Middle East Conflict Escalation
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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Randall and Potter Counties, Texas
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Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Hawaii’s Big Island — 12 Areas Covered
Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Navigate Using the Stars
Learning to find your way by the night sky is one of those skills that’s hard to get from a book alone,…
Top 7 YouTube Videos on How to Signal for Rescue
Getting found is the whole point when things go wrong outdoors, and the best way to learn the options is to watch…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Tying Essential Survival Knots
Knot-tying is one of those skills that’s far easier to learn by watching than by reading, and YouTube has no shortage of…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Building a Debris Hut Shelter
We’ve rounded up the ten most-watched YouTube videos on building a debris hut shelter, ranked by actual view count at the time…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Starting a Fire in Wet Weather
Getting a fire going when everything around you is soaked is one of the most requested survival skills on YouTube, and the…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Purify Water in the Wild
Clean water is the first problem in almost any survival scenario, and YouTube has no shortage of people showing how they deal…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Finding True North Without a Compass
Getting oriented without a compass is one of the most searched survival skills on YouTube, and the results range from thirty-second shorts…
News
M6.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Tadine, New Caledonia
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 80 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
Flood Warning Issued for 18 Areas Along the Mississippi River and Beyond
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 12:14PM CDT until September 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 18 areas: Pike, IL; Marion, MO; Pike, MO; Calhoun, IL; Dutchess, NY; Ulster, NY; Louisa, IA; Clinton, IA; Scott, IA; Brewster, TX (+8 more areas).
State Department Issues Worldwide Caution Amid Middle East Conflict Escalation
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: "What Are the Latest Travel Advisories Issued by the State Department Regarding Conflict Escalation in the Middle East? Here's What Travelers Should Know".
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Randall and Potter Counties, Texas
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 10:59AM CDT until September 25 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 2 areas: Randall, TX; Potter, TX.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Hawaii’s Big Island — 12 Areas Covered
Tropical Storm Warning issued September 25 at 4:59AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 12 areas: Big Island Interior; Big Island Southeast; Big Island North; Big Island South; Kohala; Big Island East; Kona; Big Island Summit; Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Windward Waters (+2 more areas).
LAX Flights Grounded: FAA Issues Temporary Ground Stop Due to Thunderstorms
A large-scale flight disruption is being reported: "LAX flights grounded: FAA issues temporary ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport due to thunderstorms". Mass cancellations or ground stops are usually caused by severe weather, a major technical outage, or a security/safety event.
Typhoon Dujuan Leaves Tens of Thousands of Japanese Households Without Power and Water
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Japan: Tens of thousands of households still without power and water due to Typhoon Dujuan.". 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.
Flood Warning: 34 Areas Under Alert Across Florida, Ohio, West Virginia, and New Mexico
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 8:56PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 34 areas: Lake, FL; Volusia, FL; Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL; Lincoln, NM; Gallia, OH; Vinton, OH; Braxton, WV; Calhoun, WV (+24 more areas).
Global Stress Reports
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.