Natural Disasters – The Diplomatic Envoy

Sarah Hyser April 27, 2021January 6, 2022 0 Comments Natural Disasters, St. Vincent, Volcano, North America

Volcano Erupts in St. Vincent

A series of devastating volcanic eruptions on the island of St. Vincent has forced thousands to flee. According to BBC News, the volcano La Soufrière first erupted on Thursday, April 9, after a series of earthquakes, with the most devastating eruption happening the morning of Monday, April 12. The volcano is emitting a 20,000-foot cloud of smoke, ash, and superheated noxious gas that can travel at over 120 miles per hour. Scientists speculate that this eruption could continue for weeks or even months.

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Matheus Bueno February 18, 2020 0 Comments Earthquake, Puerto Rico, Natural Disasters

Puerto Rico Hit by Earthquakes: Government Holds Back Aid, Prompting Protests

It has not been a good start of the decade for the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico, as, in January, the U.S. territory has been the victim of multiple devastating 5.0 magnitude earthquakes.

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Kevin Ingenito February 12, 2019 0 Comments 2019, Immigration, Haiti, Natural Disasters

Illegal Immigration from Haiti Worsens After Abaco Crisis

On February 3, a large group of Haitian immigrants attempted to sail to Abaco, an island chain in the North Bahamas, which resulted in many of them drowning off the coast of the islands.

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Julia Nicolls February 12, 2019 0 Comments Latin America, Brazil, Natural Disasters, 2019, Infrastructure, environment

Questions Arise Over Brazil Dam Collapse

On January 25, a dam in Brazil’s Minas Gerais region holding black iron ore waste collapsed and caused the death of over 120 people. At least 220 people are still missing.

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Judy Koren September 25, 2018October 31, 2018 0 Comments Climate Change, Natural Disasters, 2018, Warming Oceans

Super Typhoon Mangkhut Again Spotlights Climate Change as a Factor

On Saturday, September 15, Super Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into the northeastern tip of the Philippines, specifically on the island of Luzon.

September 2018 U.S.

Tom McGee September 25, 2018October 31, 2018 0 Comments United States, Natural Disasters, 2018, Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence Strikes

Hurricane Florence has already caused record-shattering flooding and 42 deaths.

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Megan Beauchamp November 14, 2017November 14, 2017 0 Comments Natural Disasters, British Isles, Hurricane Ophelia

Hurricane Ophelia Wreaks Havoc on British Isles

On Monday, October 16, Britain and Ireland were faced with lashing 80 mph winds and battering rain as Hurricane Ophelia made its way to the British Isles.

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Nathan Purtell September 18, 2017September 17, 2017 0 Comments Climate Change, Mexico, Caribbean, Natural Disasters

Caribbean and Americas Pummeled by Natural Disasters

The effects of climate change are now being felt in the United States, Central America, and throughout the globe in the form of storms, earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes.