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Миттєва Погода — Instant Weather — Global Monitoring of Major Natural Events

Beyond metropolitan France, this page tracks major natural phenomena worldwide in real time: tropical cyclones (including near French overseas territories), significant earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and large wildfires.

International Surveillance of Cyclones, Earthquakes and Extreme Weather

Track and intensity of cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons

Follow tropical systems across the Atlantic (French West Indies, Guiana), Indian Ocean (Réunion, Mayotte) and South Pacific (New Caledonia, French Polynesia) with Saffir-Simpson categories and sustained winds.

Global seismic and volcanic activity

Significant earthquakes are listed with magnitude, hypocenter depth and distance to populated areas, alongside active volcano alerts.

Major wildfires and continental flooding

Visualize major thermal hotspots and severe flood episodes across all five continents.

Frequently Asked Questions — World & Disasters

What is the difference between a hurricane, a typhoon and a cyclone?

They are the exact same meteorological phenomenon: called a hurricane in the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, a typhoon in the Northwest Pacific, and a tropical cyclone in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific.

At what wind speed does a tropical storm become a Category 1 hurricane?

A tropical system reaches Category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson scale when 1-minute sustained winds exceed 119 km/h (and Category 5 above 252 km/h).

Are French overseas territories covered by this monitoring?

Yes, special attention is given to cyclonic and seismic basins surrounding Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, Réunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia and French Polynesia.