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Low European Preparedness for Natural Disasters Revealed in New Survey
A Eurobarometer survey reveals that only 9% of Europeans know their local disaster plan, with preparedness levels varying significantly across countries, lowest in Southern Europe where climate change-related disasters are more frequent, highlighting the need for improved public information and gove...
Low European Preparedness for Natural Disasters Revealed in New Survey
A Eurobarometer survey reveals that only 9% of Europeans know their local disaster plan, with preparedness levels varying significantly across countries, lowest in Southern Europe where climate change-related disasters are more frequent, highlighting the need for improved public information and gove...
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36% Bias Score
Cyclone Alfred to Hit South-East Queensland Coast
Cyclone Alfred, expected to make landfall in south-east Queensland on Thursday or Friday as a category 1 or 2 system, poses an unusual threat given the infrequent occurrence of cyclones in this region; the last such event was ex-Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974.
Cyclone Alfred to Hit South-East Queensland Coast
Cyclone Alfred, expected to make landfall in south-east Queensland on Thursday or Friday as a category 1 or 2 system, poses an unusual threat given the infrequent occurrence of cyclones in this region; the last such event was ex-Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974.
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24% Bias Score
Vitrified Brain Tissue Found in Vesuvius Victim Reveals Extreme Eruption Temperatures
Researchers discovered vitrified organic material, specifically brain and spinal cord tissue, within the skull of a Vesuvius eruption victim in Herculaneum, Italy; analysis indicates that a pyroclastic surge exceeding 510°C caused rapid vitrification, highlighting the lethal heat of such events.
Vitrified Brain Tissue Found in Vesuvius Victim Reveals Extreme Eruption Temperatures
Researchers discovered vitrified organic material, specifically brain and spinal cord tissue, within the skull of a Vesuvius eruption victim in Herculaneum, Italy; analysis indicates that a pyroclastic surge exceeding 510°C caused rapid vitrification, highlighting the lethal heat of such events.
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16% Bias Score
Mount Rainier's Lahar Threat: Preparedness Efforts Underway
Mount Rainier, an active volcano near Seattle, threatens nearby cities with lahars (fast-moving mudflows); advanced monitoring systems and large-scale evacuation drills are underway to prepare for a potential eruption, but the unpredictability of lahars remains a significant concern.
Mount Rainier's Lahar Threat: Preparedness Efforts Underway
Mount Rainier, an active volcano near Seattle, threatens nearby cities with lahars (fast-moving mudflows); advanced monitoring systems and large-scale evacuation drills are underway to prepare for a potential eruption, but the unpredictability of lahars remains a significant concern.
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44% Bias Score
CHJ Admits System Vulnerability in Valencia Flood Response
Following the October 29th Valencia flood, the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) admitted their hydrological information system (SAIH) suffered a 43-minute delay in sending a flood alert to emergency services, despite having internal data showing rising water levels starting at 5:40 PM.
CHJ Admits System Vulnerability in Valencia Flood Response
Following the October 29th Valencia flood, the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) admitted their hydrological information system (SAIH) suffered a 43-minute delay in sending a flood alert to emergency services, despite having internal data showing rising water levels starting at 5:40 PM.
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36% Bias Score
Record Temperatures Exacerbate Global Climate Crisis
January 2025 recorded the hottest month and highest yearly minimum global temperature in 120,000 years, exceeding 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels, causing devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and exacerbating existing crises in regions like the Horn of Africa.
Record Temperatures Exacerbate Global Climate Crisis
January 2025 recorded the hottest month and highest yearly minimum global temperature in 120,000 years, exceeding 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels, causing devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and exacerbating existing crises in regions like the Horn of Africa.
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32% Bias Score
Cyclone Alfred Threatens Lismore
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to hit Lismore, Australia, early Friday morning, bringing 120km/h winds, eight-meter waves, and the threat of flooding, prompting widespread closures and evacuations amid heightened anxiety among residents still recovering from the 2022 floods.
Cyclone Alfred Threatens Lismore
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to hit Lismore, Australia, early Friday morning, bringing 120km/h winds, eight-meter waves, and the threat of flooding, prompting widespread closures and evacuations amid heightened anxiety among residents still recovering from the 2022 floods.
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40% Bias Score
Cyclone Alfred Prompts Queensland Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit south-east Queensland later this week, prompting warnings for damaging winds, high tides, heavy rainfall and flash flooding; Brisbane City Council provides sandbags and severe weather alerts, but some collection points have run out.
Cyclone Alfred Prompts Queensland Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit south-east Queensland later this week, prompting warnings for damaging winds, high tides, heavy rainfall and flash flooding; Brisbane City Council provides sandbags and severe weather alerts, but some collection points have run out.
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40% Bias Score
Valencia Flood Emergency Response Under Judicial Scrutiny
A judge in Valencia, Spain, is investigating the October 29th, 2024, emergency response to deadly flooding, focusing on communication failures during two recesses at the CECOPI meeting that affected remote participants and potentially delayed crucial alerts.
Valencia Flood Emergency Response Under Judicial Scrutiny
A judge in Valencia, Spain, is investigating the October 29th, 2024, emergency response to deadly flooding, focusing on communication failures during two recesses at the CECOPI meeting that affected remote participants and potentially delayed crucial alerts.
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36% Bias Score
İzmir Faces Urgent Tsunami and Volcanic Eruption Risks
Professor Hasan Sözbilir warned that a tsunami in the Aegean Sea could reach İzmir's coast in under 30 minutes, urging the inclusion of volcanic eruption risks in the city's disaster plan due to the region's history of interconnected seismic, volcanic, and tsunami activity.
İzmir Faces Urgent Tsunami and Volcanic Eruption Risks
Professor Hasan Sözbilir warned that a tsunami in the Aegean Sea could reach İzmir's coast in under 30 minutes, urging the inclusion of volcanic eruption risks in the city's disaster plan due to the region's history of interconnected seismic, volcanic, and tsunami activity.
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44% Bias Score
Santorini Earthquake Risk Prompts Greek Government Action
Greek authorities are implementing preventative measures following increased seismic activity near Santorini, including constructing an emergency port and urging residents to prepare for potential evacuations due to the risk of a larger earthquake and possible tsunami.
Santorini Earthquake Risk Prompts Greek Government Action
Greek authorities are implementing preventative measures following increased seismic activity near Santorini, including constructing an emergency port and urging residents to prepare for potential evacuations due to the risk of a larger earthquake and possible tsunami.
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36% Bias Score
Thousands of Earthquakes Hit Santorini, Greece; State of Emergency Declared
Over 12,000 earthquakes, the largest measuring 5.2, have hit Santorini, Greece, since January 26th, prompting a state of emergency, evacuations, and school closures; scientists are unsure if it heralds a larger quake.
Thousands of Earthquakes Hit Santorini, Greece; State of Emergency Declared
Over 12,000 earthquakes, the largest measuring 5.2, have hit Santorini, Greece, since January 26th, prompting a state of emergency, evacuations, and school closures; scientists are unsure if it heralds a larger quake.
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24% Bias Score
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