Disasters

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Hurricane Erin becomes category 5 after explosive intensification in the Atlantic

Hurricane Erin rapidly escalated to Category 5 in just a matter of hours during the night of Friday, August 15, into Saturday, August...

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Serbia faces one of its most violent days after months of protests

In Serbia, a new wave of anti-government demonstrations turned into one of the most violent days recorded in recent months. What began as...

An aerial view of a Pakistani city with water reaching up to the rooftops due to flooding
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Over 200 dead in Pakistan after torrential rains in just 24 hours

Pakistan is facing a tragedy of immense proportions: In the last 24 hours, more than 190 people have lost their lives in the...

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Erin becomes the first hurricane of the year, putting the Atlantic on alert

Tropical Storm Erin officially strengthened into a hurricane, becoming the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. With sustained winds of 75 mph, Erin...

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Juneau faces historic flooding from Mendenhall glacier melt

Juneau, the capital of Alaska, experienced an alarming event on Wednesday when the Mendenhall River reached a record 16.65 feet (5.08 m) after...

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Strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes western Turkey, causing significant damage

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sindirgi, in western Turkey, on the night of August 10, 2025. The tremor, recorded at...

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Strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes the Dominican Republic and Is felt in Puerto rico

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Dominican Republic early on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The quake occurred at 5:23 a.m. (local time) with its...

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Tropical wave in the Atlantic could develop into a cyclone in the coming days

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring a new tropical wave that has just emerged from the west coast of Africa and...

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Rescue in Jamaica: United States planes and helicopters aid areas devastated by Hurricane Melissa

After the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissa, the island of Jamaica is in a state of emergency. At least 19 people have lost...

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