natural disasters
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How do we calculate mass deaths?The Explainer Recent revisions to 9/11, Libyan flood and Covid-19 death tolls raise questions over estimates
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What to know when filing a hurricane insurance claimThe Explainer A step-by-step to figure out what insurance will cover and what else you can do beyond filing a claim
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Why the Libya floods are a human-made disasterA dictator broke the country. The U.S. intervened, then walked away. The result? A failed state.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Thousands feared dead in catastrophic Libya floodingSpeed Read A powerful Mediterranean storm pummeled Libya's northeast coast, wiping out entire neighborhoods
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Hurricane Hilary bringing unprecedented storm warnings to SouthwestSpeed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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10 things you need to know today: August 19, 2023Daily Briefing Hurricane Hilary bringing unprecedented storm warnings to Southwest, US enhances security ties with South Korea and Japan amid rising Asian tensions, and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Iceland closes popular volcano to tourists following eruptionSpeed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Japanese vending machines to automatically offer free food in earthquakesSpeed Read Supply of nutritional supplements and drinks would be unlocked in the event of a major disaster
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Hurricanes are only going to get worseSpeed Read If you thought it was bad now ...
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Italy's Mount Etna erupts, forcing airport closureSpeed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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At least 20 dead after storm system rips through South and MidwestSpeed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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At least 25 killed during tornado and storms in MississippiSpeed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What to expect from the weather this springSpeed Read Welcome to a season of extremes
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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4 places overdue for a major earthquakefeature Where could a major temblor hit next?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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