natural disasters
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Trump politicizes Helene response in Georgia visit
Speed Read The former president made false claims about President Joe Biden's management of the storm's aftermath
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Recently discovered skeletons reveal new details about Pompeii
Under the Radar Earthquakes — not just a volcanic eruption — may have played a role in the city's destruction
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Italy is a hotbed of volcanic activity
The Explainer Concerns over an impending disaster are erupting
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Death toll in Brazil flooding tops 100
Speed Read The record rainfall is linked to El Niño, which has been exacerbated by climate change
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How Taiwan minimized earthquake damage
The Explainer The country was rocked but not rolled
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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What is dark tourism?
The Explainer Travelers' fascination with the macabre is not new
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why New York City was caught off guard by flash flooding
Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?
By Theara Coleman Published
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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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Why the Libya floods are a human-made disaster
A dictator broke the country. The U.S. intervened, then walked away. The result? A failed state.
By Joel Mathis Published
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Hurricane Hilary bringing unprecedented storm warnings to Southwest
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Iceland closes popular volcano to tourists following eruption
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Hurricanes are only going to get worse
Speed Read If you thought it was bad now ...
By Devika Rao Published
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Italy's Mount Etna erupts, forcing airport closure
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By Justin Klawans Published
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