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
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Emergency Crews Add Oxygen Masks for Pets
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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. . ."
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Portable Battery Charges Cell Phones
eGO Emergency Battery
9
Disaster Housing Designs
The Octagon Post-Earthquake House
8
Collapsible Earthquake Helmet
Tatamet
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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
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Emergency Hand Crank Radio Phone Flashlight Siren
Eton Voice Link Radio
2
Bedside Emergency Lighting
From Desk Lamp to Flashlight
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Earthquake Detection via Satellite
NASA's Disaster Avoidance Plan
Related Ideas
Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
Portable Solid-State Batteries
Yoshino Technology Announced the World's First Portable SST Battery
Slide-Out Overlanding Campers
The EarthCruiser Slide-Out EV Camper Elevates Off-Grid Living
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
North Iceland Lagoons
Geothermal Vacation Destinations Open In Akurekyi, North Iceland
Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks
The Conceptual 'Last Resort' Power Bank Hides a Crank Inside
Futuristic Portable Pods
This Ventilated Pod is Designed For a Multitude Of Applications
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Yellowstone-Inspired Outdoor Gear
The Danner x MYSTERY RANCH Collection is Ruggedly Designed
Can-Shaped Campers
Bush's Beans is Inviting Campers to Stay in a "Canper" Overnight This Summer
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
High-Performance Outerwear Installations
Colmar & Yosuke Aizawa Debut the Revolution Collaboration
Glamorous Camping Experiences
Volodymyr Hahonin Designs the LULU Glamping Experience
Electric Glamping Vehicles
Taehyun Kim Designed This Compact Electric Vehicle, Called Haven
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers
The Voltpost Provides Easy Access to EV Charging
Utilitarian Emergency Kits
Stash One in Your Vehicle, Boat, or Backpack
Professional Extreme Weather Outerwear
The Vollebak Titan Collection Features NASA Parachutes
Technical Expansion Tent Concepts
The 2/3 Home is a Modular and Dynamic Tent Concept
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The Stil Water Purifier Leverages the Sun's Energy
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Minimalist Outdoor Stove Units
The Conceptual 'Lava Box' Maintains a Compact Design
Camping-Ready Portable Batteries
Yifeeling Design Lab Launches the Mobile Universe Charger
3D-Printed Hotels
A First-of-Its-Kind Hotel is Coming to Marfa, Texas
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
Collapsible Microwave Appliances
The 'FoldWave' Foldable Microwave by Park Saun is Highly Portable
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
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
Ultra-Waterproof Puffer Jackets
The Vollebak Waterfallproof Puffer Easily Withstands the Elements
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Cheesy Volcano-Inspired Pizzas
The Domino's Japan Cheese Volcano Pizza is Filled with Cheesy Lava
Automated EV Charging Robots
The EVAR Parky EV Recharging Robot Locates Vehicles and Powers Them
Damage-Predicting Sea Level Calculators
The Second Sea Calculator Uses Real-World Data
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Volcanic Lighting Installations
davidpompa Explores the Origins of Its Ambra Toba Collection
Flexible Concrete Water Tanks
These Inflatable Concrete Tanks are Easy to Deploy
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
Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers
The Hussechuck and Shield Fire Extinguishers Offer Protection
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
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
Airbag-Deploying Travel Backpacks
In&Motion Designs the STAN Airbag That Focuses on Safety
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans
Disney Unveils the New Avatar: The Way of Water Eco Project
Experimental Prototype Exhibitions
Stephen Burks Creates Designs for Global Crises
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Mini Nerve Stimulation Devices
The Hoolest VeRelief Collection Nerve Stimulators are Relaxing
Tremor Therapy Wearables
Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s
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
Sustainable Metal-Hydrogen Batteries
EnerVenue Launches its Next-Gen Metal-Hydrogen Battery
Sustainable Smart Cookers
The Sevvy Smart Cooker Quickly Prepares Food at Low Temperatures
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
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
Portable Electric Pots
Yunsoo Choi's Electric Pot Turns Camping into Glamping
Collapsible Canine Stretchers
The Conceptual 'REVZ' Foldable Pet Stretcher Supports Rescues
Design-Conscious Power Stations
Yoshino Solid-State Portable Power Stations Come in Four Models
Extreme Environment Hat Designs
The Vollebak Planet Earth Hat V2 is Technically Tactical
Futuristic Fusion Power Plants
This Power Plant Will Efficiently Contribute to the Electrical Grid
Hyper-Speed Charging Electric Vehicles
The Nyobolt Concept EV Powers Up in Just Six-Minutes
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Cohesive Co-Operative Housing Projects
Tsukasa Ono Designs the Sumi Yakashima Housing Project
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Thermoregulating Robotic Beehives
This Gadget Helps Keep Honeybee Colonies Warm During Cold Snaps
Industrial Wastewater Clean-Ups
Aquacycl Boasts Innovative Water-Cleaning Technology
Connected Compact Power Stations
The Yoshino Power B330 SST Solid-State Power Station is Compact
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Smartphone Cellular Emergency Features
The Apple iPhone 14 Emergency SOS Feature Expands
Self-Sustaining Houses
Archiopteryx Designs the People Tree House in Noida, India
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
Technical Camping Capsule Collections
The and wander SS23 Camping Collection is Wilderness-Ready
Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans
Japanese Automaker HW Electro Unveils a Solar-Powered Electric Van
Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables
These Injectables Could Save Lives By Triggering Blood Clots
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
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
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
Volcano-Surrounding Modern Homes
Schwartz and Architecture Design the New Leit House
Nostalgic Fall Elevated Outerwear
Engineered Garments Presents its New FW23 Collection
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Sleep-Aiding Lava Lamp Concepts
Alessandro Pennese Designs the EPY Lamp Concept to Induce Sleep
Next-Gen Nuclear Power Plants
This Chinese Nuclear Reactor Boasts Passive Cooling Technology
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
This Museum Uses Innovative Design to Curb Energy Consumption
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
Fire-Based Lighting Collections
Wästberg Introduces its Second Holocene Collection
Wearable Therapeutic Pain Relievers
The Seedze Wearable Instant Relief Kit is Three-in-One
Fire-Preventing Coatings
United States Researchers Develop a Silicon-Based Nanoscale Coating
Magnetic Mine-Detection Systems
This System Uses Magnetic Resonance to Detect Buried Explosives
Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers
Living Vehicle Designs the 2024 HD Trailer on Solar Power
Climate Intelligence Platforms
Cervest's 'EarthScan' Platform Leverages Predictions and Analytics
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Post-Mortem Wireless Detectors
The In Memoriam Device the Ony Yan is Installed in Homes
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Baby Boomer Glampsites
New Glamping Site for Baby Boomers Planned in Monmouthshire
Burnout-Preventing Toolkits
The Upward Spiral Playbook Offers Strategies to Navigate Challenges
Park-Promoting Bourbon Partnerhips
Yellowstone Bourbon & Trans Canada Trail are Coming Together
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
Single Malt Whiskeys
The 'Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey' Will Launch This Spring
Wildfire-Preventative Hillside Homes
AGD Designs the New Home in California Prepping for Threats
Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps
Students at WKU Develop the Sunsketcher App Backed by NASA
Hyper-Fast Charging Stations
New York City's Latest EV Charging Supercenter is Powered by Gravity
Smartphone Emergency Features
Apple Adds a New Emergency SOS Feature Through Satellite
US National Park Navigations
Google Maps is Updating Its Features to Navigate National Parks
Hand Carved Cork Furniture
( ae ) offices Designs the DOL Furniture Collection with Tactile Detail
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Wildfire-Predicting AI Models
Aalto University Researchers' FireCNN is a Wildfire Prediction Tool
Stress-Reducing Earplug Alternatives
The Flare Calmer Earplug Alternative Gently Reduces Noises
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures
davidpompa Designs the Stone Archive Light Installation
Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions
Daniel Ryabakken Installs the Shelter Pavilion in Stockholm
Alerting Boiled Water Discs
The Water Boil Alert Disc Aids Visual Impairments or Memory Challenges
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
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
Thoughtful Insurance Startups
Raincoat Makes Payments Immediately After Climate Disasters
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Pre-Fabricated Fire Stations
Wittman Estes Forms the Rapid Assembly Fire Station 67
Technologically-Advanced Grills
Chili's Announced its Plans to Make the 'Kitchen of the Future'
Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes
Holcim & Norman Foster Join on the Essential Homes Project
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
Querkraft Designs the Pavilion Inspired by Wind Towers
Satellite-Based SOS Expansions
Apple Launches the Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature in Europe
Improv Scene Generators
Instant Improv Suggestions Bolsters Creativity for Performers