On the night of Dec. 10–11, 2021, an outbreak of powerful tornadoes tore through parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois, killing dozens of people and leaving wreckage over hundreds of ...
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Dec 13, 2021
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Tornadoes are a frequent and often devastating weather phenomenon most commonly seen in the United States, but meteorologists are still unable to say exactly how they originate.
Environment
Dec 12, 2021
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The calendar said December but the warm moist air screamed of springtime. Add an eastbound storm front guided by a La Nina weather pattern into that mismatch and it spawned tornadoes that killed dozens over five U.S. states.
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Dec 12, 2021
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Rescuers were desperately searching for survivors early Sunday after dozens of devastating tornadoes tore through six US states, leaving at least 83 people dead, dozens missing and towns in ruin.
Environment
Dec 11, 2021
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The remnants of Hurricane Ida wreaked further havoc as it moved up the northeastern United States, causing tornadoes and significant flooding, including in New York City.
Environment
Sep 2, 2021
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Cooler weather on Tuesday helped calm two gigantic wildfires in the U.S. West, but a tally of property losses mounted as authorities got better access to a tiny California community savaged by flames last weekend and to a ...
Environment
Jul 28, 2021
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The roaring Bootleg Fire burning up swaths of southwestern Oregon is the nation's largest wildfire so far this year and intense enough that it's triggering weather phenomena, including lightning, massive columns of smoke ...
Environment
Jul 21, 2021
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Can a butterfly in Chicago cause a tornado in Hong Kong? A metaphorical concept called the "butterfly effect" describes the sensitivity of a system to minor changes. The use of this concept has grown significantly in many ...
Social Sciences
Mar 19, 2021
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Charitable donations account for about 2% of gross domestic product in the U.S., but it's not well-understood whether an event such as a deadly storm inspires increases in charitable giving or simply reallocates a fixed supply ...
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2021
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The United States experiences more tornadoes than any other country, with a season that peaks in spring or summer depending on the region. Tornadoes are often deadly, especially in places where buildings can't withstand high ...
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Mar 2, 2021
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