DOCUMENTATION
How to use GlobalWatch
Map Layers
Toggle data layers using the sidebar on the left. Each layer can be turned on/off independently. Available layers: Conflicts, Earthquakes, Fires, Disasters, Flights, Ships, GPS Jamming, Submarine Cables, Military Bases, Cyber Threats, Weather, and News Events.
Time Filter
Use the time filter bar at the top of the map to filter events by time range: 1H (last hour), 6H, 24H, 48H, or 7D (last 7 days). This affects all map layers simultaneously.
Region Presets
Use the region buttons on the bottom-left of the map to quickly jump to: Global, Americas, Europe, MENA, Asia, LatAm, Africa, or Oceania.
Live News
The News panel aggregates articles from 100+ RSS feeds globally, updated every 90 seconds. Filter by severity (Critical, High) or category (Conflict, Disaster, Military). Click any headline to open the original article.
Live Streams
The Streams panel provides live news channels and webcams. Click any channel to watch. Use region filters to find channels by geography.
AI Intelligence Brief
The Intel panel generates a situation report using Groq AI (Llama 3.1) based on current active events. Updated every 15 minutes. The brief covers security threats, natural disasters, and geopolitical developments.
Data Sources
All data is sourced from public APIs: USGS (earthquakes), NASA FIRMS (fires), NASA EONET (disasters), OpenSky Network (flights), ACLED (conflicts), and 100+ RSS feeds. See the About page for full attribution.