Real-time globe markers
Pulse renders incoming earthquake and volcano events on the globe with size, shape, and color cues.
Live monitoring
Follow real-time earthquake and volcano updates on the Pulse globe.
Pulse shows live earthquakes and volcano updates on an interactive globe so you can see where activity is happening, how strong it is, and how it relates to the current event timeline. The live view is built for fast monitoring, quick filtering, and operational clarity.
Search and focus
Search by place name, click a marker, and Pulse will bring the event into focus on the globe and log.
Live feed state
Connection status, last update timing, and event summaries stay visible so you can judge feed freshness.
Time views
Use local time, UTC, or both when reviewing the latest earthquake and volcano activity.
What the live Pulse globe is for
The live globe is designed for operational awareness. It helps you identify where the latest event occurred, whether a sequence is building in one region, and how current alerts relate to the visible event field.
- Track the latest earthquake position and magnitude on a rotating globe.
- Review volcano updates alongside earthquakes in the same live monitoring surface.
- Open event details directly from globe markers or timeline entries.
Historical browsing
Move from live monitoring to past dates and compare previous earthquake and volcano activity.
Alerts and notifications
Learn how Pulse alarms, browser notifications, and tsunami risk indicators behave in live mode.
Volcano coverage
See how volcano levels and ash updates are shown, including the current Japan-only volcano source.