natural disasters
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Atmospheric Rivers Drive 90% of Major Global Floods, Study Reveals
A new study reveals that atmospheric rivers are the dominant drivers behind nearly 90% of major flood events in river basins worldwide, contributing significantly to fatalities and displacement, a threat intensified by climate change.
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Canada Issues Updated U.S. Travel Warning: What Canadians Need to Know in 2025
Canada has updated its travel advisory for Canadians visiting the United States in 2025, including new warnings about natural disasters in California, expanded border security measures, and ongoing safety recommendations. Here’s what travelers need to know before crossing the border.
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Typhoon Kalmaegi Strikes Vietnam: Impact, Response, and Ongoing Challenges
Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in Vietnam after devastating the Philippines. Learn about the storm’s impact, evacuation efforts, and challenges ahead.
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Alaska Rattled by 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake and Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck south of Sand Point, Alaska, on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings that were later canceled. Residents scrambled to high ground, but minimal damage was reported.
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Earthquake Strikes Azerbaijan-Iran Border
An earthquake occurred on the Azerbaijan-Iran border, according to the Seismological Service of Armenia’s National Survey for Seismic Protection. The tremors were recorded 17 kilometers north of the Yardimli station, with the epicenter located at a depth of 33 kilometers.…
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Tornadoes Ravage Texas and Mississippi: Fatalities and Severe Damage as Storms Advance East
At least two people were killed and six others injured as tornadoes swept through Texas and Mississippi on Saturday. The storms caused widespread destruction, damaging homes and overturning vehicles, before moving eastward into Alabama early Sunday morning. The National Weather…
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Mozambique Faces Dual Crises: Post-Election Unrest and Cyclone Devastation
Mozambique is grappling with a dual crisis stemming from post-election unrest and the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido, a combination that has placed the country in a precarious position. The political unrest erupted following the contentious confirmation of Daniel Chapo…
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Earthquake Near Karvachar (Kelbajar) Recorded at 4.5 Magnitude
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 has been recorded 30 kilometers south of Karvachar (Kelbajar), with a focal depth of 10 kilometers, according to Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. The seismic activity in the epicenter registered an intensity of…