Australians face worst flooding in almost half a century
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as the rains in Australia keep pouring down. Torrential rains have swept away houses, roads, and livestock. Images of the damage has hit social media. Photos show bridges being washed away, stranded animals, and submerged homes. The worst affected area is…
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Australians face worst flooding in almost half a century
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as the rains in Australia keep pouring down. Torrential rains have swept away houses, roads, and livestock. Images of the damage…
Weather disasters cost US about $95 billion in 2020
Weather and climate disasters have a devastating—and pricey—tole. In 2020, there were 22 billion-dollar weather disasters in the U.S. This is a record number. The most damage came from the…
One person dead in Croatian 6.4 magnitude earthquake
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook the town of Petrinja, Croatia on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was 27 miles (44 km) away from the capital…
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