Yellowstone Park has experienced several hundred mini earthquakes in the last few days, causing speculation that a volcano below the park may be stirring.
A eruption from a volcano in Yellowstone is a scary thought, as are natural disasters of any kind, but thankfully modern technology allows us to detect these things early.
The cluster below highlights a range of emergency supplies and innovations for disaster situations that have the potential to save many lives in the future.
While it’s frightening to think about things like hurricanes, or the potential for a volcano to erupt in Yellowstone, we can be fortunate that incredible innovations like the ones in the slideshow below allow us to be more prepared than ever to face such scenarios.
26 Emergency and Disaster Preparation Innovations
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Hand Crank Cell Phone Chargers
Must-Haves in Earthquake Prone Areas
25
Earthquake Predictions
Great Southern California Shake-Out
24
Inflatable Homeless Shelters
The ParaSITE Project
23
Post-Disaster House-To-Go
Fresh Start
22
Homes of the Future
Self-Healing, Earthquake Proof + Homes Built From Trash
21
Emergency Crews Add Oxygen Masks for Pets
20
Alternative Homeless Shelters
The EDAR Project Provides Mini Mobile Units
19
Urban Survival Kits
Subivor for Subway Emergencies
18
Life-Sized Paper Houses
Chinese Architect Responds to Sichuan Earthquake
17
Disaster House
DH1 Assembles Easily for Urgent Shelter
16
Self Cooking Rice
Perfect Emergency Ration
15
Flatpack Uber Shelters
Multi-Floor Emergency Shelter
14
Home Richter Scale
GraGraph For Earthquakes
13
Emergency Couture For Dogs
Earthquake Rescue Apparel
12
Self-Heating Meal Packs
MREs for Soldiers, Firefighters and Emergencies
11
Post-Disaster Design Competition
"What if New York City. . ."
10
Portable Battery Charges Cell Phones
eGO Emergency Battery
9
Disaster Housing Designs
The Octagon Post-Earthquake House
8
Collapsible Earthquake Helmet
Tatamet
7
Emergency SMS Broadcasting
How Your Mobile Can Save Your Life
6
Earthquake Warnings Via Cell Phone
Japan's Mobile Safety
5
Self-Inflating Rescue Case
Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device
4
Outlandish Emergency Food Kits
275 Vegetarian Meals for $75
3
Emergency Hand Crank Radio Phone Flashlight Siren
Eton Voice Link Radio
2
Bedside Emergency Lighting
From Desk Lamp to Flashlight
1
Earthquake Detection via Satellite
NASA's Disaster Avoidance Plan
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Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
Geodesic Street Wear Tents
The Heimplanet x Maharishi Cave Tent Offers Advanced Protection
Malleable Stress Relief Mouses
The Conceptual 'Vent' Wireless Mouse Has a Soft Silicone Exterior
Naturally Inspired Digital Candles
The Conceptual Magma Lamp by Zeta ID Has a Volcanic Inspiration
3D-Printed Ceramic Designs
Rameshwari Jonnalagedda Designs the Terramound Series
North Iceland Lagoons
Geothermal Vacation Destinations Open In Akurekyi, North Iceland
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
Glamorous Camping Experiences
Volodymyr Hahonin Designs the LULU Glamping Experience
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Utilitarian Emergency Kits
Stash One in Your Vehicle, Boat, or Backpack
Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers
The Voltpost Provides Easy Access to EV Charging
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Vehicle-Ready First Aid Kits
REDI The Roadie First Aid Kit Has 113 Items
Audaciously Adaptable Floating Cities
'Dogen City' is Designed to Withstand Climate Challenges
Professional Off-Grid Power Stations
The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Prioritizes Safety and More
Compact Portable Dish Racks
This Progressive Dish Rack Springs Up and Collapses Down
Iceland-Inspired Technical Fashion Collections
66°north Launched the Laugardalur Streetwear Line
Cheesy Volcano-Inspired Pizzas
The Domino's Japan Cheese Volcano Pizza is Filled with Cheesy Lava
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Retro App-Controlled Lava Lamps
Johnny Betz's Barava is Sure to Induce Nostalgia in Individuals
Automatic-Responsive Smart Thermostats
Ecobee's Latest Update Addresses Heatwaves in Real-Time
Cave-Inspired Installations
Cave Bureau Design an Installation for Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Mountain Sheep-Inspired Attractions
Thilina Liyanage Proposes This Park Observation Deck Design
Compact Washer-Dryer Robots
Eureka's All-in-One Household Solution Features a Robot Vacuum
AI-Powered Pizza Coupons
The DiGiorno Pizza Rescue Program Uses AI to Turn Mishaps into Coupons
Performance-Driven Health Gadget Lines
Kineon Debuts Heal+ & Calm+ in a New Crowdfunding Campaign
Oversized Survivalist Kits
The Uncharted Supply x Yeti 60L Basecamp Survival Kit is Extensive
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
Naturalistic Stone Device Chargers
The Einova Charging Stone Offers an Elegant Way to Power Up
Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images
Alastair Philip Wiper Documents a Subterranean Fallout Shelter
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
Mini Nerve Stimulation Devices
The Hoolest VeRelief Collection Nerve Stimulators are Relaxing
Up-Cycled Glamping Experiences
ekō Solutions Expands to Poplar Point Lakeside Park
Wifi-Activated Elder Protection Apps
Gamgee's Fall Protection for Elderly Eliminates Wearbales
Tremor Therapy Wearables
Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s
Innovative Hair Tool Expansions
CHI® Has Expanded Its Acclaimed LAVA Line with Three New Tools
Climate-Resilient Skincare Devices
The Physio Radiance Visage+ Facial Device Defends Skin
Prepackaged Survivalist Kits
The Uncharted Supply Basecamp 30L YETI Survival System is Handy
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Regenerative Eco-Park Infrastructures
Iñaki Echeverria Has Completed Phase 1 of Lake Texcoco
Portable Emergency Alert Buttons
The Arlo Safe Button Works with the Arlo Safe App
Suitcase-Style Power Stations
The Goal Zero Yeti 6000X Has a 6,000W Power Capacity
Mosquito-Repelling Miniature Diffusers
VIBIS Design Creates the New VesperGuard Diffuser
Sustainable Smart Cookers
The Sevvy Smart Cooker Quickly Prepares Food at Low Temperatures
Silicone Shell Heating Systems
Victor Ström Designs the Ergostone Pebble with Heating and Cooling
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Collapsible Canine Stretchers
The Conceptual 'REVZ' Foldable Pet Stretcher Supports Rescues
Portable Electric Pots
Yunsoo Choi's Electric Pot Turns Camping into Glamping
Design-Conscious Power Stations
Yoshino Solid-State Portable Power Stations Come in Four Models
Sustainably Built Public Attractions
National Geographic Society Unveils the Museum of Exploration
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Hyper-Speed Charging Electric Vehicles
The Nyobolt Concept EV Powers Up in Just Six-Minutes
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Parkside Luggage Pop-Ups
BÉIS Camp is Popping Up Near Four National Parks
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
Evolutionary Spiralled Menstruation Products
Sequel Presents the Unique Spiral Tampon Product
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Disease-Resistant Banana Varieties
Chiquita Reveals Innovative Yelloway Initiative
Nature-Honoring Skillet Designs
Smithey's Limited-Edition Skillet is Inspired by a National Park
Post-Earthquake Rebuilding Projects
Foster + Partners Rebuilds Antakya, Turkey After Earthquake
Bird-Diverting Robotic Systems
This System Helps Prevent Birds From Colliding With Power Lines
Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans
Japanese Automaker HW Electro Unveils a Solar-Powered Electric Van
Battery-Ready E-Boilers
The BOLT Electric Boiler is Revolutionizing Home Heating and Hot Water
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes
Malek Alqadi Designs the Folly Mojave Wilderness Retreat
Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools
World Animal Protection Canada Monitors Wildlife Incidents
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Microwave Pest-Killing Systems
This Soil Heating System Can Curb Pests Without Harmful Pesticides
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Ultra-Quiet Portable Generators
Honda Challenges the Conventional Perception of Backup Generators
Climate Risk Property Listings
Zillow and First Street Will Provide Climate Data on Real Estate
Next-Gen Nuclear Power Plants
This Chinese Nuclear Reactor Boasts Passive Cooling Technology
Pizza Craving Campaigns
Domino's Pizza and WorkInProgress Launch the Emergency Pizza Campaign
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Monumental Charging Hubs
Tesla's New Supercharger Station is the World's Largest
Sleep-Aiding Lava Lamp Concepts
Alessandro Pennese Designs the EPY Lamp Concept to Induce Sleep
AI Wildfire Tracking
Firesafe Offers Real-Time Detection and Assessments for Wildfire Prevention
Fire-Preventing Coatings
United States Researchers Develop a Silicon-Based Nanoscale Coating
Spooky Volcano-Inspired Pizzas
Domino's Japan is Serving Up a New Halloween Volcano Pizza
Climate Intelligence Platforms
Cervest's 'EarthScan' Platform Leverages Predictions and Analytics
Pollutant-Measuring Drone Systems
This Drone System Conveys Pollution Info to a Smartphone
Preventative Wellbeing Retreats
EQ Offers a Comprehensive Approach to Enhancing Personal Wellbeing
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Burnout-Preventing Toolkits
The Upward Spiral Playbook Offers Strategies to Navigate Challenges
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Waterfall-inspired Stamp Designs
The U.S. Postal Service Debuts 12 New Waterfall Forever Stamps
Interstellar Eco-Friendly Hoodies
The Vollebak Mars Hoodie Has a 3D Sculpted Construction
Reanimated Power Plant Parks
BIG Reimagined a Power Plant from 1950s on Manresa Island
Festival Ev Charging Zones
Electrify Expo Aims to Provide Convenience While Educating
Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps
Students at WKU Develop the Sunsketcher App Backed by NASA
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks
The 4RQ002-003 by Rhythm Supports and Prepares for Disasters
Hyper-Fast Charging Stations
New York City's Latest EV Charging Supercenter is Powered by Gravity
Hand Carved Cork Furniture
( ae ) offices Designs the DOL Furniture Collection with Tactile Detail
History Museum Garden Renovations
London's Natural History Museum Underwent a Five-Acre Makeover
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Sustainable Thatch Hut Resorts
Walker Warner Architects Helps Redesign the Kona Village Resort
Wildfire-Predicting AI Models
Aalto University Researchers' FireCNN is a Wildfire Prediction Tool
50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger
Stress-Reducing Earplug Alternatives
The Flare Calmer Earplug Alternative Gently Reduces Noises
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Utility Operations Assessment Tools
Rhizome Mitigates Wildfire Risks Caused by Electric Utility
Park-Promoting Bourbon Partnerhips
Yellowstone Bourbon & Trans Canada Trail are Coming Together
Solar Generator-Integrated Backpacks
The Handsfree 2 Backpack by BLUETTI has a Power Station
Alerting Boiled Water Discs
The Water Boil Alert Disc Aids Visual Impairments or Memory Challenges
Flood-Defence Nature Parks
CF Møller Integrates an Architectural Multi-Tool with a Nature Park
Groundbreaking Commercial Satellite Technology
Hydrosat Has Unveiled Its VanZyl-1 Satellite
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Forest Fire Sensor Systems
Suat Batuhan Esirger and Rana Imam Design the ForestGuard 2.0
Lithium Brine Recycling Services
Zelandez Debuts a Lithium Brine Recycling Service for Extractors
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Pre-Fabricated Fire Stations
Wittman Estes Forms the Rapid Assembly Fire Station 67
Suitcase-Style Power Stations
The Enginuity Portable Power Station is App-Connected
Comprehensive Safety Services
Saferwatch Expands Safety Services to YMCA Locations in Two States
Hybrid Protection Services
Crisis24 Has Launched the Crisis24 Private Strategic Group
Energy-Conserving Lab Programs
Vanderbilt University Launches a Sustainable Lab Program
Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Bundles
Satellite Phone Store Aim to Help People Be Prepared
Improv Scene Generators
Instant Improv Suggestions Bolsters Creativity for Performers
Flame-Resembling Outdoor Heaters
Yamaha Design Laboratory Creates the Bon-Flame Concept