At the time of this writing, Hurricane Isaac, one of the biggest hurricanes in history, is storming the US coast and hitting New Orleans causing fear of the huge amount of water it is pouring during its passage.
The most curious and those who want to keep an eye on the situation of Hurricane Irene or other storms those of category 1 or minor, can consult some websites specialized in natural phenomena : hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes that cause disruptions in every part of the world.
Nothing can be done against natural phenomena but while earthquakes are sudden and unpredictable, storms, cyclones and hurricanes can be followed in their evolution and in the direction they take .
In this article we see some websites that update in real time on the possible disasters of the planet and give way to know everything about hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes .
1) The most important site in the world to follow storms and hurricanes is Stormpulse which specializes in particular on the Atlantic coast, affected by these weather phenomena every year.
The hurricane in New York is a rare event but let's say that you are planning a trip to the Caribbean, before leaving it is advisable to check StormPulse to see the weather forecast (see the best sites with weather forecasts) and even if there are hurricanes or storms in approach.
The interactive map helps you keep track of all storms in the Atlantic and Pacific in real time.
The application collects useful information from satellites and radars on the coast.
Although in English, by clicking on the identified storms it is possible to know all the technical details but, above all, you can follow its expected course with good certainty.
At the moment, therefore, you can see the exact time when Irene will arrive in New York and with what power.
At the top right you can activate different types of visualizations while at the bottom you can read the wind speed of the hurricane and the speed with which it moves.
Hurricanes can be tracked by name and by location to see if it will be stronger or if it is destined to die.
2) Hurricane zone is an interactive map where you can track storms and hurricanes with their expected routes .
You can search for hurricanes by name and get details on the maximum wind speed, gusts and minimum pressure.
Simple switches allow you to enable or disable forecasting options on the map.
One of the most useful features is the storm alarm (alert) which can be received via Twitter or via Email.
The arrows above show the trend of the hurricane in the forecasts.
3) The interactive map of the Hungarian site RSOE is really strong, showing all the disasters that take place in the world, in real time .
On the map several symbols indicate the presence of hurricanes, small or large earthquakes, volcanoes, road accidents, terrorist attacks, volcanic eruptions and much more.
Each disaster is classified with a gravity bar and further details can be read for each.
Scrolling down the page you can see the list of the latest earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and volcanoes.
4) Google Crisis Map is the interactive Google map of disasters and hurricanes.
5) The official US Geological Survey site keeps an eye on the dangers of natural disasters.
The site has a page dedicated to earthquakes monitored in real time.
6) WorldWide Earthquake is perhaps the most comprehensive earthquake site in the world .
It is a Chilean website which however controls the entire planet using Google Maps as a platform.
7) The Italian site ingv.it shows the list of earthquakes that occur in the world, in chronological order, with continuous updating and indication of the magnitude.
On the Ingv.it site there is also the map from Google Maps 404 with the dots indicating the earthquakes located in the world today.
The most curious and those who want to keep an eye on the situation of Hurricane Irene or other storms those of category 1 or minor, can consult some websites specialized in natural phenomena : hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes that cause disruptions in every part of the world. Nothing can be done against natural phenomena but while earthquakes are sudden and unpredictable, storms, cyclones and hurricanes can be followed in their evolution and in the direction they take .
In this article we see some websites that update in real time on the possible disasters of the planet and give way to know everything about hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes .
1) The most important site in the world to follow storms and hurricanes is Stormpulse which specializes in particular on the Atlantic coast, affected by these weather phenomena every year.
The hurricane in New York is a rare event but let's say that you are planning a trip to the Caribbean, before leaving it is advisable to check StormPulse to see the weather forecast (see the best sites with weather forecasts) and even if there are hurricanes or storms in approach.
The interactive map helps you keep track of all storms in the Atlantic and Pacific in real time.
The application collects useful information from satellites and radars on the coast.
Although in English, by clicking on the identified storms it is possible to know all the technical details but, above all, you can follow its expected course with good certainty.
At the moment, therefore, you can see the exact time when Irene will arrive in New York and with what power.
At the top right you can activate different types of visualizations while at the bottom you can read the wind speed of the hurricane and the speed with which it moves.
Hurricanes can be tracked by name and by location to see if it will be stronger or if it is destined to die.
2) Hurricane zone is an interactive map where you can track storms and hurricanes with their expected routes .
You can search for hurricanes by name and get details on the maximum wind speed, gusts and minimum pressure.
Simple switches allow you to enable or disable forecasting options on the map.
One of the most useful features is the storm alarm (alert) which can be received via Twitter or via Email.
The arrows above show the trend of the hurricane in the forecasts.
3) The interactive map of the Hungarian site RSOE is really strong, showing all the disasters that take place in the world, in real time .
On the map several symbols indicate the presence of hurricanes, small or large earthquakes, volcanoes, road accidents, terrorist attacks, volcanic eruptions and much more.
Each disaster is classified with a gravity bar and further details can be read for each.
Scrolling down the page you can see the list of the latest earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and volcanoes.
4) Google Crisis Map is the interactive Google map of disasters and hurricanes.
5) The official US Geological Survey site keeps an eye on the dangers of natural disasters.
The site has a page dedicated to earthquakes monitored in real time.
6) WorldWide Earthquake is perhaps the most comprehensive earthquake site in the world .
It is a Chilean website which however controls the entire planet using Google Maps as a platform.
7) The Italian site ingv.it shows the list of earthquakes that occur in the world, in chronological order, with continuous updating and indication of the magnitude.
On the Ingv.it site there is also the map from Google Maps 404 with the dots indicating the earthquakes located in the world today.
