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National Natural Disasters

Second powerful earthquake hits Italy, at least 15 dead in latest temblor

Just nine days after an earthquake claimed the lives of seven people in northern Italy, a second temblor struck the area early Tuesday morning....
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Hurricane Bud starts to lash Mexico as it nears a Saturday landfall

The first hurricane of the Pacific season is quickly approaching landfall in Mexico where it is sure to deliver a lashing of wind and heavy rain....
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One year after deadly tornado, Joplin celebrates the human spirit

Darkening skies over southwestern Missouri in the late afternoon on May 22, 2011 could hardly begin to indicate the hell that was about to strike...
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Joplin tornado one year anniversary is May 22

May 22, 2012 marks the one-year anniversary of a deadly EF-5 tornado that swept through and devastated a large portion of the town of Joplin,...
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First of the year: Tropical Storm Alberto forms off the U.S. East Coast

The Atlantic hurricane season's unofficial start is June 1st but Mother Nature sometimes has other ideas and such is the case this year....
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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes northern Italy; at least 6 dead, dozens injured

An early morning earthquake struck northern Italy Sunday rattling the area near Bologna. The magnitude 6.0 temblor claimed the lives of at least...
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Security camera footage shows Joplin tornado hitting hospital waiting room

Nearly one year after the massive tornado nearly wiped the city of Joplin, Missouri off the map, new footage has emerged from a security camera...
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The Philippines topped all countries in natural disasters in 2011

  • Philippines natural disasters
  • April 24, 2012
More than 10 per cent of all natural disasters that occurred worldwide in 2011 happened in the Philippines according to a NGO report Tuesday.The...
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Examiner.com wildfires coverage round-up April 15 - April 24

While wildfire activity across the nation has been relatively quiet so far this month, drought continues to expand across parts of the United...
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Severe weather preparedness: Essential resources to learn and prepare

This week marks the first annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week during which residents of the United States are being asked to ‘be...
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