Pacaya volcano erupts in Guatemala
Guatamala's Pacaya volcano erupted early Thursday, sending volcanic material more than 400 meters in the air, authorities said.
Earth Sciences
May 30, 2013
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Researchers study costs of 'dirty bomb' attack in L.A.
A dirty bomb attack centered on downtown Los Angeles' financial district could severely impact the region's economy to the tune of nearly $16 billion, fueled primarily by psychological effects that could persist for a decade.
Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2012
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Smart way of saving lives in natural disasters
Software developed by computer scientists could help to quickly and accurately locate missing people, rapidly identify those suffering from malnutrition and effectively point people towards safe zones simply by checking their ...
Software
Jan 4, 2012
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Fresh oil spills in N.Z's worst sea pollution disaster
New Zealand on Tuesday declared its worst maritime pollution disaster, as oil gushed into a pristine bay from a stranded container ship which was being pounded in heavy seas.
Environment
Oct 11, 2011
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How political issues hindered Turkey's 2023 earthquake response
Two major earthquakes shook southern Turkey on February 6, 2023. Over 50,000 people lost their lives and nearly 2 million people—many of whom were Syrian refugees—were evacuated from the country's affected provinces.
Environment
Feb 7, 2024
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At least 36 dead in Hawaii wildfires, tourists evacuated
Fast-moving wildfires have claimed at least 36 lives in the US tourist paradise of Hawaii, where rescuers raced Thursday to evacuate more people from the worst-hit island of Maui.
Environment
Aug 10, 2023
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She led scientists advising New York on climate change. Did the city listen?
Cynthia Rosenzweig is a senior research scientist at the Columbia Climate School, and heads the Climate Impacts Group at the affiliated NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies. Since the 1990s, she has organized and led ...
Environment
Oct 31, 2022
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Millions without power, major flooding in Florida hurricane
Hurricane Ian flooded cities, turned out the lights on millions, and left migrants from an overturned boat missing on Thursday as Florida assessed damage from one of the most intense US storms in years.
Environment
Sep 29, 2022
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How to prepare for a hyperactive hurricane season
It could be a busy hurricane season in the Atlantic this year. Between June 1 and November 30, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts above-average activity, with a likely range of 14 to 21 named ...
Environment
Jun 17, 2022
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Giant New Mexico fire rages as drought-hit US West braces for summer
Firefighters struggled Friday to contain a giant blaze that has been burning for more than a month in New Mexico, raising fears for the summer ahead in the drought-hit western United States.
Environment
May 6, 2022
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