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Mt. Kanla-on shows volcanic activity


sunstar.com
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:38 UTC
The majestic beauty of the Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park (Philippines) is once again under threat by the volcano's eruptive nature.

"Kanla-on Volcano seismic network recorded seven low frequency volcanic earthquakes during the past 24 hours" as stated on Phivolcs bulletin said.

The bulletin further mentioned that, "Alert Level 1 was hoisted over Kanla-on which means that the volcano is at slightly elevated unrest and volcanic activity could lead to steam and ash ejections.
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Harvard Astrophysicist Says Global Warming Related To Sun


Tyler Paper
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:32 UTC
In her lecture series, "Warming Up to the Truth: The Real Story About Climate Change," astrophysicist Dr. Sallie Baliunas shared her findings Tuesday at the University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Bulinas
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Astrophycist Dr. Sally Bulinas speaks to members of the press before her conference about Global warming and the Sun's interaction with the Earth's environment.
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Southern Greece Struck by Magnitude-6.7 Earthquake

Harry Papachristou
Bloomberg News
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:02 UTC
Southern Greece was hit by a magnitude-6.7 earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
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Strong quake off Indonesia's Maluku, tsunami alert issued


Agence France-Presse
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:02 UTC
JAKARTA - A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern Indonesian province of Maluku early Thursday, prompting a tsunami alert that was later lifted, the meteorology and geophysics office said here.

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Bolivia floods misery continues, state of emergency declared


BBC
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:23 UTC


Bolivia flood
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Many tens of thousands have been forced from their homes

The Bolivian authorities estimate that some 60,000 families across the country have been affected by severe flooding, which has followed weeks of heavy rain.

The flood waters, which have killed at least 60 people, are threatening to inundate the Amazon city of Trinidad, sparking large-scale evacuations.

The government has declared a state of emergency in the worst-hit areas.
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Russia to deliver food to storm-hit Far Eastern islands


RIA Novosti
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:16 UTC
A ship carrying around 50 metric tons of food has left for the Komandor Islands, in Russia's Far East, after the area was cut off by storms and bad weather, the local emergencies said Wednesday.

Heavy storms have made it impossible to deliver supplies by sea or air to the islands, 200 km east off Kamchatka, since December 2007. Food has been running short in the Aleut District, where around 800 people, including 200 children, live.
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China's snowstorms claim over 100 lives


RIA Novosti
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:12 UTC
China's worst snowstorms in 50 years have killed a total of 107 people in the past month, the country's Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday.

The extreme weather has wreaked havoc on the country's economy causing damage of about $15.3 billion, said Civil Affairs Minister Li Xueju. So far the government has allocated $73.79 million in emergency funding for 19 disaster-stricken provinces.
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Icy storm ties up travel, voting in East

Chris Newmarker
Associated Press
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:35 UTC
TRENTON, N.J. - Winter's latest delivery of misery slid across the East Coast after icing over parts of the Ohio Valley, snarling primary-day voting, delaying air travel and causing hundreds of traffic accidents.

Up to 4 inches of snow and sleet was forecast for northwestern New Jersey before it was expected to change over to rain Wednesday. A bridge over the Delaware River near Philadelphia closed during evening rush hour so crews could spread salt, and speed limits were lowered on others.
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Mozambique floods claim more lives


Independent Online
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:59 UTC
Maputo - Flooding caused by heavy seasonal rains claimed three more lives over the weekend in Mozambique where authorities bracing for a fresh surge along the Zambezi river were battling to get supplies to around 2 000 families that had fled their homes.

The latest fatalities in the floods that have claimed over 60 lives in southern Africa since December were reported in Marromeu district in Sofala province, through which the Zambezi passes on its way to sea.
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Perth set to sizzle during record heatwave

Karen Hodge
thewest.com.au
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:55 UTC
If you're waiting for relief from the hot weather, you're likely to be disappointed as Perth looks set to have its longest heatwave in 20 years.

The Bureau of Meteorology says residents are set to swelter with nine days straight of temperatures in the mid to late 30s. A heatwave is when there is three consecutive days over 35C.
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