Top 8 YouTube Videos on How to Survive an Earthquake
Earthquake safety is one of those topics where watching someone walk through it beats reading a checklist, and YouTube has no shortage…
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Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Set a Snare for Rabbits
We went looking for the most-watched rabbit snaring videos on YouTube and ranked the top ten by actual view count, highest first.…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Make a Bug Out Bag
If you’d rather watch than read, this list is for you. Below are the ten most-viewed YouTube videos we could find on…
Top 8 YouTube Videos on How to Use a Signal Mirror
Signal mirrors are one of those small, cheap pieces of kit that only matter when everything else has gone wrong, and video…
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…
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…
News
Major Power Outages Worldwide: Live Tracker
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "$293 Billion on Paper, Millions Without Power: Africa’s Green Hydrogen Paradox". 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 Tracker: Active U.S. Alerts
Flood Warning issued October 27 at 8:52PM MDT until October 29 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 5 areas: Bent, CO; Lake, FL; Volusia, FL; Socorro, NM; Rio Arriba, NM.
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Offshore Northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu 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. This is at least the 72nd magnitude 5.0+ earthquake recorded within roughly 300 km of this location in the past year (71 others in that window). The nearest major population center is Port Vila, Vanuatu, roughly 522 km away (population ~50,000).
Major Road Closures: Live Tracker
A major road closure is being reported: "M2 closed in both directions after ‘serious collision’ near services". Large-scale closures are usually caused by severe weather (flooding, ice, wildfire), a structural failure, or a serious multi-vehicle incident.
Flash Flood Warning Tracker: Active U.S. Alerts
Flash Flood Warning issued October 27 at 4:20PM MDT until October 27 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 2 areas: Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM.
Major Flight Disruptions: Live Tracker
A large-scale flight disruption is being reported: "Hundreds of flights delayed at DIA amid fog-related ground stop". Mass cancellations or ground stops are usually caused by severe weather, a major technical outage, or a security/safety event.
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
Bug Out Bags: What the Best-Selling 72-Hour Kits on Amazon Actually Deliver
We did the water and calorie maths on five best-selling bug out bags. None holds more than a day's water for the two people it's sold for.
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.