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EARTHQUAKES
This dashboard tracks earthquakes worldwide (M5.0+ globally, M4.5+ in Southeast Asia) in real-time using USGS data. Southeast Asia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire — the most seismically active zone on Earth — stretching from Indonesia through Japan, Kamchatka, Alaska, and down to Chile.
Magnitude scale: M4.5–4.9 Minor (felt locally) • M5.0–5.9 Moderate (can cause damage) • M6.0–6.9 Strong (destructive near epicenter) • M7.0+ Major (widespread destruction possible)
DEPTH: Shallow (<70km) earthquakes cause the most surface damage. Deep quakes (>300km) are felt over wider areas but usually cause less destruction.
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ACTIVE VOLCANOES
This dashboard tracks ~70+ active volcanoes worldwide, from Indonesia (~130 active, the most of any country) to Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kamchatka, Hawaii, and the Americas. Alert levels: Normal (background activity), Waspada (elevated unrest), Siaga (increasing likelihood of eruption), and Awas (eruption imminent or underway).
Volcanic hazards include pyroclastic flows, lahars (volcanic mudflows), ashfall, and volcanic tsunamis. The 2018 Anak Krakatau collapse triggered a deadly tsunami without seismic warning.
SAFETY: Know your evacuation routes. If in a volcanic zone, monitor PVMBG alerts and follow official guidance.
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SOLAR PROTON FLUX & CME
The Sun periodically releases massive bursts of charged particles called Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). When these hit Earth's magnetic field, they can disrupt satellite communications, GPS, power grids, and aviation. Proton flux is measured in particle flux units (pfu) for particles with energy ≥10 MeV.
Thresholds: <1 pfu = Quiet • 10+ pfu = Solar Radiation Storm • 1000+ pfu = Severe (S3+) — radiation hazard for astronauts and high-altitude aviation.
DATA SOURCE: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) — GOES satellite integral proton flux
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GEOMAGNETIC STORMS (Kp INDEX)
The Kp index measures disturbance of Earth's magnetic field on a 0–9 scale. Higher values mean stronger geomagnetic storms, often triggered by CME impacts. Storms above Kp5 can cause aurora at lower latitudes, GPS errors, and power grid problems.
Scale: Kp 0-1 = Quiet • Kp 2-3 = Unsettled • Kp 4 = Active • Kp 5-6 = Storm (G1-G2) • Kp 7-9 = Severe Storm (G3-G5)
The 3D magnetic field lines on the globe compress during storms, visualizing how solar wind distorts Earth's magnetosphere.
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EARTHQUAKE SAFETY TIPS
During shaking: DROP to hands and knees, take COVER under sturdy furniture, HOLD ON until shaking stops. Do NOT run outside during shaking.
If near coast: Strong shaking lasting >20 seconds = potential tsunami. Move immediately to high ground (30m+) or at least 2km inland. Do NOT wait for official warnings.
Prepare now: Keep an emergency kit (water, food, flashlight, radio, first aid). Know your evacuation routes. Share this dashboard with your community.
REMEMBER: In Indonesia, natural tsunamis can arrive in under 20 minutes. Self-evacuation is your best defense.
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ABOUT MADCHIMP VIEW
MADCHIMP View (Global Hazard Awareness Dashboard) is a free, open-access global tool designed to raise awareness about natural hazards affecting humanity. Starting from Southeast Asia and expanding worldwide, our mission is to make real-time hazard data accessible to everyone — because awareness is the first step toward survival.
Data is sourced from USGS (global earthquakes & tsunami flags), NOAA SWPC (solar/geomagnetic), Smithsonian GVP & BMKG/PVMBG (volcanoes). This is an informational tool — always follow official government warnings for evacuation decisions.
SHARE THIS TOOL: Help your community stay informed. Every person who understands these hazards is better prepared to survive them.