natural disasters
What is dark tourism?
The Explainer Travelers' fascination with the macabre is not new
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The extreme weather events of 2023
In Depth Extreme weather events are becoming more common thanks to climate change, and are 'affecting every corner of the world'
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Are mass shootings really like natural disasters?'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Why New York City was caught off guard by flash flooding
Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?
By Theara Coleman Published
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How do we calculate mass deaths?
The Explainer Recent revisions to 9/11, Libyan flood and Covid-19 death tolls raise questions over estimates
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What to know when filing a hurricane insurance claim
The Explainer A step-by-step to figure out what insurance will cover and what else you can do beyond filing a claim
By Becca Stanek Published
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Why the Libya floods are a human-made disaster
A dictator broke the country. The U.S. intervened, then walked away. The result? A failed state.
By Joel Mathis Published
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Hurricane Hilary bringing unprecedented storm warnings to Southwest
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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10 things you need to know today: August 19, 2023
Daily Briefing Hurricane Hilary bringing unprecedented storm warnings to Southwest, US enhances security ties with South Korea and Japan amid rising Asian tensions, and more
By Justin Klawans Published
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Iceland closes popular volcano to tourists following eruption
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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Hurricanes are only going to get worse
Speed Read If you thought it was bad now ...
By Devika Rao Published
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Italy's Mount Etna erupts, forcing airport closure
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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At least 20 dead after storm system rips through South and Midwest
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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At least 25 killed during tornado and storms in Mississippi
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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What to expect from the weather this spring
Speed Read Welcome to a season of extremes
By Devika Rao Published
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