hurricane florence
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A Year After Hurricane Florence, Coal Ash Is Still A Huge Concern For North Carolina
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina a year ago today. And while its winds were only Category 1-force, its record rainfall and floodwaters caused major devastation ” especially to coal ash ponds, which can contain toxins like mercury and lead. This toxic sludge can pose a major public health threat if it reaches waterways…
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Aerial Photos Reveal The Devastation Left By Florence
After ploughing into the North Carolina coast late last week, Florence lingered over the Carolinas all weekend like an unwanted house guest. Though its winds had slackened to a tropical depression by Sunday local time, the record-setting rains it unleashed have created a flooding catastrophe that is still unfolding. The scale of that catastrophe is…
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Florence Is A Hurricane Again, Projected To Hit East Coast At Near Category 4 Strength
Hurricane Florence, which was briefly downgraded to a tropical storm last week, was re-upgraded to hurricane status on Sunday and looks like it is destined to barrel straight at the U.S.’ East Coast. According to CNN, odds are good that it will have strengthened to Category 4 status—meaning sustained winds in the range of 130-156…