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8,000 people were killed in flooding in India
Environment

8,000 people were killed in flooding in India

On June 24, the rescue of flood victims in Uttarakhand state, northern India, had to be halted due to continued rain pouring in and causing two landslides on the roads R…

December 16, 2018
Lightning 'hate' anglers
Environment

Lightning 'hate' anglers

Fishermen account for the largest percentage of the victims of lightning deaths in the US in the past few years. The US National Weather Service (NWS) said 238 people di…

December 16, 2018
California at risk of tsunami
Environment

California at risk of tsunami

More than 250,000 people living in coastal residential areas in California (USA) can become victims of tsunamis when a major earthquake occurs in the region.

December 16, 2018
8 people were killed by severe floods in Ecuador
Environment

8 people were killed by severe floods in Ecuador

Ecuadorian officials on March 3 said at least eight people were killed in a long-term heavy rain flood that occurred in the coastal province of Guayas, in the southweste…

December 16, 2018
Japan is still searching for tsunami victims
Environment

Japan is still searching for tsunami victims

Under the gloomy winter sky, a Japanese Coast Guard ship day after day turned patiently on the beach full of debris and rubbish left by the tsunami.

December 16, 2018
Therapy saves 80% of radiation victims
Environment

Therapy saves 80% of radiation victims

Scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute in Boston have successfully developed treatment, which can increase the chances of survival for high-concentratio…

December 16, 2018
Thai floods threaten marine life
Environment

Thai floods threaten marine life

Millions of marine organisms may be the next victims of the cataclysm in Thailand, when billions of cubic meters of floodwater are about to pour into the ocean.

December 16, 2018