From rising sea levels to coral bleaching, warming oceans are leaving our planet in hot water. Here's what could happen next. RELATED: What are atmospheric […]
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Soldiers in Turkey celebrate girl’s birthday after mom dies in quake | USA TODAY
Turkish soldiers took time away from helping earthquake victims to celebrate a little girl's birthday with something sweet to eat. RELATED: Baby born under earthquake […]
Continue readingSearch effort underway following massive earthquake in Turkey, Syria | USA TODAY
U.S., Ukraine and Russia are among the countries sending aid and rescue efforts following deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. RELATED: Turkey, Syria hit […]
Continue readingHurricane Ian tops 2022 as costliest natural disaster totaling $113B | USA TODAY
At least 474 deaths were reported in 2022 as a result of billion-dollar weather disasters, according to NOAA. RELATED: Hurricane Ian, the mega-drought in the […]
Continue readingFort Myers resident survived rising floodwaters during Hurricane Ian | USA TODAY
Peggy Zachritz of Fort Myers tells how she and her husband survived severe flooding in their home after Hurricane Ian landed in the area as […]
Continue readingFlorida woman describes brush with death during Hurricane Ian | USA TODAY
76-year-old Barbara Kolc narrowly escaped Hurricane Ian's storm surge that destroyed her home. Now she and many others find shelter in a retrofitted arena. RELATED: […]
Continue readingBiden visits Florida, vows to help small businesses rebuild after Ian | USA TODAY
President Joe Biden made a stop in Florida to survey damage done by Hurricane Ian and pledged millions to small businesses impacted from the storm. […]
Continue readingHurricane storm surge deadly for those in its path | USA TODAY
Storm surge is a deadly risk in hurricanes that threatens millions along the U.S. Gulf Coast, but why is it so deadly? RELATED: FEMA director […]
Continue readingKay pummels Southern California, Mexico with strong winds, flooding | USA TODAY
Parts of Mexico and Southern California experienced damaging flooding and strong winds from now Tropical Storm Kay. RELATED: Tropical Storm Kay isn’t expected to directly […]
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