Tag #Natural Disasters

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Mega-Tsunami Threats to US Coastlines

Three US regions—Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast—face significant mega-tsunami risks from landslides, volcanic collapses, and earthquakes, as demonstrated by historical events like Alaska's 1958 Lituya Bay mega-tsunami and the 1700 Cascadia mega-tsunami.

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Life Below Water
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Record 83.4 Million Internally Displaced in 2024

In 2024, 83.4 million people were internally displaced globally—a record high driven by conflict (90%) and natural disasters (10%), with Sudan and the DRC accounting for 45% of the total, highlighting the urgent need for international support for national governments in addressing this crisis.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Catastrophe Bonds Remain Stable Amidst Market Turmoil

Amidst market volatility caused by Donald Trump's import tariffs, catastrophe bonds—financial instruments hedging against disasters—remained stable, showcasing their role as a diversification tool, with a market value of \$52.2 billion projected to reach \$80 billion by the end of the decade, and th...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Climate Change to Disrupt European Blood Supply

A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals that climate change will disrupt blood supplies in Europe due to increased mosquito-borne diseases and extreme weather, impacting the 25 million units transfused annually and necessitating mitigation strategies such as mobile blood centers and inter...

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Good Health and Well-being
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IRS Extends Tax Deadline for Multiple States After 2024 Natural Disasters

Due to Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters in 2024, the IRS extended the tax deadline for 2024 returns to May 1, 2025, for taxpayers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Alaska, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Virginia; California's Los Angeles County has an...

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Seven Dead as Tornadoes Rip Through US South

Severe storms, including tornadoes with winds up to 160mph, caused at least seven deaths across the US South, impacting states such as Tennessee, Missouri, and Indiana, with widespread damage and flooding anticipated through Saturday.

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Manitoba Wildfires Force Evacuations in Two Provincial Parks

Due to dry weather and high temperatures, Manitoba declared evacuations in Nopiming and Whiteshell Provincial Parks on Tuesday due to out-of-control wildfires spanning 50 and 80 square kilometers, respectively, impacting cottagers, campers, and hikers.

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Climate Action
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Record 83.4 Million Internally Displaced in 2024 Due to Conflict and Natural Disasters

In 2024, 83.4 million people were internally displaced globally—a record high—due to conflict and natural disasters, with the US reporting 11 million displacements from hurricanes Helene and Milton. The IDMC highlighted hotspots such as the DRC, occupied Palestinian territories, and Sudan.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Climate Change Disrupts Blood Supply Chains

A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals climate change's impact on blood supply chains, connecting extreme weather, increased vector-borne diseases, and donor health to shortages affecting millions in Europe annually.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Africa's Earthquake Preparedness: A Critical Analysis

The recent Myanmar earthquake underscores Africa's seismic vulnerability, with experts highlighting inadequate preparedness, including insufficient monitoring and reactive policies, while geological features like the East African Rift and volatile lakes increase risks.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Nigeria Issues 2025 Flood Warning for 30 States

The Nigerian government announced that 30 states and Abuja face high flood risks in 2025 due to predicted heavy rains, impacting 1,249 high-risk and 2,187 moderate-risk communities; a new community-based forecasting approach aims to improve early warnings and response.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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CSU Predicts Above-Average 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Colorado State University predicts a busier-than-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes due to unusually warm ocean temperatures, despite the low likelihood of El Niño.

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