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Nature, Videos & Documentaries, Aug 25th, 2010,
Brush fires and strong winds have resulted in a rare fire tornado in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The firestorm occurred in the city of Araçatuba in the northwest of São Paulo state. The region has experienced humidity levels similar to the Sahara Desert From a report by the Associated Press: A whirlwind of flame, spiralling several metres high, danced across burning fields, bringing traffic to a halt on a nearby highway, before it dissolved, as rapidly as it appeared. Though the fire tornado was brief, drought conditions are still feeding brush fires in the state. It hasn’t rained…
Tags: Brazil, brush fires, drought, fire, Sao Paulo, tornado, video
Natural disasters, Wildlife & Flora, Apr 18th, 2010,
A tornado that ripped through part of India last week killed at least 131 people and made any attempt of aid a real trying task. Aid and rescue workers had to make their way through uprooted trees and downed power lines blocking roads to provide food and shelter to the hundreds of thousands of victims left homeless by the storm. In West Bengal state alone, at least 250,000 people became homeless, thanks to the cyclone. Srikumar Mukherji, minister for civil defense of West Bengal, stated: “We are facing a crisis in the relief operation. There is a shortage of manpower…
Tags: aid, Cyclone, dead, help, homeless, homes destroyed, India, relief, storm, struggle, tornado, victims, workers
Natural disasters, Wildlife & Flora, Apr 15th, 2010,
A rare event happened in India yesterday. A tornado—with winds in excess of 100 mph (160 kph)—tore through the northeastern part of the country, injuring hundreds and leaving thousands homeless. At least 119 people were killed during the storm. Rescue workers have been busy distributing rice, dried fruit, and water to the cyclone victims. Tarpaulins were also passed out to the people who lost their homes for building temporary shelters. Hundreds of uprooted trees and electricity poles have also been cleared from roads and other areas. Nearly 50,000 mud huts were destroyed in West Bengal, along with thousands more in…
Tags: 119 dead, aid, Cyclone, help, India, no warning, rescue, thousands homeless, tornado
Natural disasters, Wildlife & Flora, Mar 23rd, 2010,
Every year, thousands of people are killed by violent acts of nature. This year, we’ve already seen earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and volcano eruptions. Even with warning systems in place, people still fall victim to nature’s wrath. Perhaps they were unprepared or tried to play the hero. Most likely, they were misinformed or simply didn’t know what to do during such an event. I have compiled some basic information on what to do when severe weather or forces of nature are heading your way. Check it out: Earthquake As soon as you are aware that an earthquake may happen, turn off…
Tags: earthquake, flood, how to survive a natural disaster, hurricane, natural disasters, Nature’s wrath, tornado, tsunami, volcano
