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The huge storm in the US killed 10 people
Environment

The huge storm in the US killed 10 people

A massive storm of thunderstorms suddenly struck some of the US East Coast states on June 29, including Washington, crashing thousands of trees and houses, leaving milli…

December 16, 2018
Floods in India, 77 people were killed
Environment

Floods in India, 77 people were killed

Heavy rains lasting more than a week in the state of Assam cause the water level of the Brahmaputra River, one of Asia's largest rivers, to exceed danger. The small trib…

December 16, 2018
Fukushima is 'artificial disaster'
Environment

Fukushima is 'artificial disaster'

A Japanese parliamentary investigation committee today confirmed the incident of the Fukushima I nuclear power plant last year was

December 16, 2018
ICAO develops new tools against volcanic dust
Environment

ICAO develops new tools against volcanic dust

On June 27, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced a series of new tools that greatly reduce the impact of volcanic dust on future international…

December 16, 2018
Japan warns tsunamis through animal expression
Environment

Japan warns tsunamis through animal expression

Susaki city of Japan is planning to apply a tsunami warning system through animal expressions. Deputy City Mayor, Mr. Yoshihito Myojin said he invited scientists and exp…

December 16, 2018
Strong earthquake off the coast of Mexico
Environment

Strong earthquake off the coast of Mexico

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred on 22h43 GMT on May 1 (Vietnam time 5h5), with the epicenter at a depth of 44km, 90km from Tapichul…

December 16, 2018
Colombia alarms high on Nevado del Ruiz volcano
Environment

Colombia alarms high on Nevado del Ruiz volcano

Colombia's National Institute of Environment and Weather (IDEAM) on April 8 issued a high alert to residential areas near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Caldas and Tolim…

December 16, 2018
Earth warms up causing extreme weather phenomena
Environment

Earth warms up causing extreme weather phenomena

According to a reporter at the United Nations, on March 29, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that global warming has led to…

December 16, 2018