DATA SOURCES
AegisWatch aggregates disaster signals from four authoritative international agencies to provide comprehensive real-time crisis intelligence for Europe and globally.
GDACS
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
A United Nations framework that combines data from multiple disaster monitoring agencies worldwide. GDACS provides multi-hazard alerts for earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, floods, volcanoes, and droughts.
Copernicus EMS
European Copernicus Emergency Management Service
The European Union's Earth observation programme providing operational information for emergency response. Copernicus EMS delivers satellite-based mapping for floods, fires, earthquakes, and other disasters with a strong focus on European territory.
NASA EONET
NASA Earth Observatory Natural Event Tracker
NASA's system for tracking natural events using satellite imagery and sensor data. EONET provides real-time tracking of wildfires, severe storms, volcanic eruptions, and other natural phenomena detectable from space.
USGS
United States Geological Survey
The world's primary source for seismic data, providing real-time earthquake monitoring through a global network of seismograph stations. USGS earthquake data includes magnitude, depth, location, and impact assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does AegisWatch get its disaster data?+
AegisWatch aggregates data from four authoritative sources: GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System), Copernicus EMS (European Emergency Management Service), NASA EONET (Earth Observatory Natural Event Tracker), and USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) for seismic data.
Is AegisWatch data verified?+
All primary data comes from authoritative government and international agency sources (UN, EU, NASA, USGS). Additionally, AegisWatch uses a community verification system where ground observers can confirm or deny disaster reports with field evidence.
How quickly does AegisWatch receive disaster alerts?+
AegisWatch receives data updates continuously from all four source agencies. Events are typically available on the platform within minutes of source agency publication, with real-time risk score recalculation.