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GDACS

UN and EU alerts for earthquakes, cyclones, floods and volcanoes

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Coverage: Worldwide
Updates: Live
Price: Free
Sign-up: Not needed
View: Flat map

What is GDACS?

The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System, run by the United Nations and the European Commission, issues automated alerts for major natural disasters and estimates their humanitarian impact.

Aid organisations use it to decide where help may be needed.

What you can do

Live alerts for major disasters
Impact estimates
Map of current events

The details

Coverage: Worldwide
Updates: Live / real time
Data source: Global hazard models and monitoring systems
Made by: United Nations and European Commission (international organisation)
Price: Free
Account: No account needed
On phones: Works well on phones
Map view: Flat map

Tips for using GDACS

Alerts are colour-coded green, orange and red by expected humanitarian impact.

Who it is for

GDACS is especially useful for journalists and researchers & analysts.

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Questions about GDACS

Is GDACS free?

Yes. GDACS is free to use.

Do I need an account to use GDACS?

No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.

How often is GDACS updated?

GDACS shows data in real time or close to it, so what you see is happening now (most live maps have a delay of a few seconds to a few minutes).

Where does GDACS get its data?

Global hazard models and monitoring systems.

Can I use GDACS on my phone?

Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.

What are some alternatives to GDACS?

Similar maps include USGS Latest Earthquakes, NASA FIRMS Fire Map, Zoom Earth and EMSC LastQuake. See the full list of GDACS alternatives on ColorfulMaps.

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