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Disasters, including earthquakes, storms, floods, and droughts, result in approximately 40,000 to 50,000 deaths annually, with extreme events sometimes causing hundreds of thousands of fatalities. Beyond…
In 2023, natural disasters and extreme weather events dominated global news, displacing and killing tens of thousands. The most significant incident was a twin earthquake in…
The article examines the importance of high-quality data in understanding disaster trends and the limitations of existing disaster databases, especially the International Disaster Database (EM-DAT). Despite…
Around 18,000 years ago, a continental glacier blanketed North America, leading to a significant glaciation and subsequent melting from 12,000 to 7,500 years ago. Although no…
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The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, authorized in 1996, comprises 34 islands and peninsulas and is managed by various federal, state, municipal, and non-profit agencies.…
Global Cost of Natural Disasters Surpasses $250 Billion in 2023, Reports German Insurer
A report by Munich RE reveals that natural disasters cost $250 billion globally in 2023, resulting in 74,000 deaths, significantly above the five-year average of 10,000…
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The article emphasizes the critical need for accurate tracking of disaster data to manage and reduce disaster risks effectively. It highlights the International Disaster Database (EM-DAT)…