Global Hazards Atlas

Pacific Disaster Center’s Global Hazards Atlas is a powerful GIS-based tool for effi cient hazard assessment and early warning, as well as response and recovery operations. Powered by PDC’s decision support platform, DisasterAWARE, the Atlas collects and consolidates historical and real-time information on natural hazards around the globe, including tropical cyclones, volcano eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and wildfires. By combining this information with data on population and infrastructure, the Atlas provides users with a better understanding of current hazards and their potential impacts.

The Atlas collects and consolidates data from trusted sources including NOAA, NASA, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanology Program

Information in the Atlas is generated by PDC’s decision support platform, which includes hazard model outputs, weather observations and forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and situational awareness information.

Access to the Atlas is free and requires only a standard Internet browser.

The Atlas provides information relevant to a wide range of users, including disaster managers, humanitarian assistance organizations, educators, students, and the general public.

Global Hazards Atlas shows Haiyan Typhoon on the north, Sinabung earthquake on the west and Saumlaki earthquake on the east of Indonesia

Courtesy: Pacific Disaster Center and Global Hazards Atlas