natural disasters
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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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Thousands feared dead in catastrophic Libya flooding
Speed 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 Southwest
Speed Read
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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Japanese vending machines to automatically offer free food in earthquakes
Speed 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 worse
Speed 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 closure
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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At least 20 dead after storm system rips through South and Midwest
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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At least 25 killed during tornado and storms in Mississippi
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What to expect from the weather this spring
Speed Read Welcome to a season of extremes
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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4 places overdue for a major earthquake
feature Where could a major temblor hit next?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Turkey 2 weeks after 7.8-magnitude caused devastation
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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