hurricanes
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It Still Looks Bad In The Atlantic
Gizmodo began the week by noting things looked bad in the Atlantic. And because the Atlantic is on a bender, we’re ending the week the same way.
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Two Tropical Cyclones Could Make Landfall in the U.S. This Weekend
Just when it feels like 2020 can’t 2020 any harder, things somehow get worse. The latest example of this year of no chill is the prospect of two tropical cyclones making landfall in the U.S. at once this weekend, albeit 5,955 km apart.
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What Used to Be 100-Year Rain Events Could Happen Every 5 Years
Just a couple weeks ago, Michigan experienced record-breaking rainstorms that broke two dams and caused widespread flooding in cities and towns downstream. They’re in line with a growing trend of heavier downpours due to climate change.
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Now The U.S. Might Have To Worry About Poop Spreading Coronavirus During Hurricane Season
Hurricanes can be deadly. But they can unleash disgusting consequences as well. Among them? Shit. Literally. The flooding that accompanies these gigantic storms can unleash animal faeces from industrial farms, and it can also trigger a release of our own crap travelling in pipes beneath our cities if the system clogs or breaks down from…