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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The Conceptual 'Vent' Wireless Mouse Has a Soft Silicone Exterior
High-Performance Sunscreens
Freaks of Nature Protects Outdoor Athletes & Bolsters the Skin Barrier
Sleeping-Friendly Duvet-Like Parkas
The ZZZN Puffer Jacket Supports Sleep Anywhere
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
Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets
The Vollebak Firefly Jacket is Crafted with Five Layers
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
Photographer-Approved Field Jackets
The Shackleton x Leica Frank Hurley Field Jacket is Protective
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
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
Inflatable Stealth Tent Designs
The Heimplanet Cave XL Tent Neo Black Edition is Diamond-Shaped
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machines
This Coca-Cola Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machine is Efficient
Clay Bead-Cloaked Buildings
British Pavilion Adorns the Geology of Britannic Repair in Beads
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Ultra-Lightweight Camping Stoves
The FireTower Ti Rocket Stove Has a Folding Design
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
Water-Activated Book Designs
Water for People Raises Awareness with the Dehydrating Book
Climate-Resilient Home Catalogs
Autodesk Streamlines Wildfire Recovery Efforts in Los Angeles
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
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Automatic-Responsive Smart Thermostats
Ecobee's Latest Update Addresses Heatwaves in Real-Time
Advanced Sustainable Energy Solutions
EBL Showcases Its Latest Innovations at CES 2025
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
Serbian Mill Converted Museums
Zaha Hadid Architects Creates the Nikola Tesla Museum from a Mill
Food Safety Tracking Devices
The 'EcoTracker' Detects Harmful Substances in Food and Water
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Collaborative Recycling Initiatives
National Mall Introduces a Comprehensive Recycling Program
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Nostalgic Explorer SUVs
These Nissan X-Trail Concepts Include the Unwind and the Remastered
Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images
Alastair Philip Wiper Documents a Subterranean Fallout Shelter
Oversized Survivalist Kits
The Uncharted Supply x Yeti 60L Basecamp Survival Kit is Extensive
Black-Timber Stealthy Pavilions
Aptdotapt Designs the Drop-Stop Pavilion in the Mountains
Camera-Equipped Induction Stoves
This Samsung Bespoke Slide-In Induction Range is Advanced
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Up-Cycled Glamping Experiences
ekō Solutions Expands to Poplar Point Lakeside Park
Innovative Hair Tool Expansions
CHI® Has Expanded Its Acclaimed LAVA Line with Three New Tools
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
Next Generation Electric RVs
Pebble Unveils the 'Production-Intent Pebble Flow'
Thermal Isolation Technologies
Tenneco's Clevite Elastomers Boosts Electric Auto Innovation
EV Adoption Initiatives
Bosch is Spearheading Efforts to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
Outdoors-Inspired Kids Apparel
Kyte Baby Unveils Its Yellowstone + Yosemite Collection
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
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
Extreme Environment Hat Designs
The Vollebak Planet Earth Hat V2 is Technically Tactical
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Parkside Luggage Pop-Ups
BÉIS Camp is Popping Up Near Four National Parks
Electric Kiln-Made Unique Sinks
Yves Béhar Designs the Volta Sink Showcased in Milan
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
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
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Whiskey Brand-Backed Auctions
Wyoming Whiskey Auctions Off a Symbolic Limited-Edition Bourbon
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
AI-Powered Snowfall Predictors
The Weather Company's Probabilistic Snowfall Enhances Preparedness
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
Brand-Led Disaster Relief Efforts
COOFANDY & Others Offer Support During the Wildfires in the US
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes
Malek Alqadi Designs the Folly Mojave Wilderness Retreat
Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools
World Animal Protection Canada Monitors Wildlife Incidents
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
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
Smokeless Fire Pit Initiatives
Breeo Debuts the Cash for Clunkers Trade-In Event
Affordable Portable Power Solutions
OUPES Balances Between Preparedness and Recreation
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
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
Tranquil Relaxing Home Saunas
Out of the Valley Presents the New Restorative Tyto Sauna
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
Geography Learning Tools
Learn Geography with Engaging, Interactive Tests with Geo Genius
Spooky Volcano-Inspired Pizzas
Domino's Japan is Serving Up a New Halloween Volcano Pizza
Preventative Wellbeing Retreats
EQ Offers a Comprehensive Approach to Enhancing Personal Wellbeing
Festival Ev Charging Zones
Electrify Expo Aims to Provide Convenience While Educating
Stone-Stacked Dynamic Fountains
Sabine Marcelis and SolidNature Create the Vondel Fountain
Burnout-Preventing Toolkits
The Upward Spiral Playbook Offers Strategies to Navigate Challenges
Wilderness GPS Devices
Lightning GPS's Micro Battery Powered Asset Tracker Offers a Magnetic Case
State-Of-The-Art Bottling Facilities
MTN WTR Invests $15 Million to Enhance Production
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters
AllSpace has Designed a Special Shelter Prototype
Stealthy Water Purifier Concepts
Seongmin Lim Designs the Stonewell Water Purifier Concept
Outdoor Accessibility-Focused Partnerships
Hypershell Partners with the American Hiking Society
Nature Sound Libraries
Explore 900+ Natural Soundscapes With The Earth.fm App For Relaxation
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
Intentional National Park Designs
Parks Canada is Redeveloping an Area Within Banff National Park
Electric Heritage-Based Apartments
Yana Molodykh Renovates the Landscape Alley Apartment
Warm Weather-Catered Renovations
Dig Studio and Lake Flato Renovate the Scottsdale Civic Plaza
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
Air-Purifying Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Winix America is Supporting Communities in Los Angeles
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
Sustainable Thatch Hut Resorts
Walker Warner Architects Helps Redesign the Kona Village Resort
California Wildfire Relief Fundraisers
The Sazerac Company is Holding an Innovative Fundraiser
Stress-Reducing Earplug Alternatives
The Flare Calmer Earplug Alternative Gently Reduces Noises
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Vast Wooden Structural Pavilions
Sou Fujimoto Architects Showcases Progress of the Grand Ring
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
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
All-Ages Portable Rockers
Ready Rocker Helps Everyone Benefit from a Soothing Motion Anywhere
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires-Addressing Initiatives
Full Circle Lithium Partners with US Fire Pump
Youth Climate Leadership Projects
Uzbekistan Collaborates on a Climate Education Program
Forest Fire Sensor Systems
Suat Batuhan Esirger and Rana Imam Design the ForestGuard 2.0
Kiln-Free Pottery Kits
The Sculpd Pottery Kit Fosters Creativity and Calms the Mind
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Suitcase-Style Power Stations
The Enginuity Portable Power Station is App-Connected
Pre-Fabricated Fire Stations
Wittman Estes Forms the Rapid Assembly Fire Station 67
Elevated Water Towers
Temperaturas Extremas Designs The Bird & Mammal Shelter and Water Reservoir
Old Mine Tunnel-Integrated Museums
Atelier XÜK Integrates Old Mine Tunnels into a Chinese Museum
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