Month: January 2011

Lahar Mudflow Attracts Tourists

Magelang. Tourists, apparently, are finding the devastating flow of volcanic mud in the area more interesting than Indonesia's world-famous

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Victoria Floods Yet To Peak

Dozens of towns in western and central Victoria, including the city of Horsham, are bracing for damaging flood peaks

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Rains Worsen in Sri Lanka Floods

Sri Lanka (AFP) – Fresh rains Friday compounded the misery of the million-plus victims of Sri Lanka's deadly floods,

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Rhine Still Blocked by Acid Ship

A section of Germany's Rhine river remained closed to traffic Friday after a ship carrying nearly 2,400 tonnes of

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India: 2010 Hottest Year Ever

India experienced its hottest year on record in 2010, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday, blaming the

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Brisbane Starts Flood Clean Up

BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) – Flood waters receded from Brisbane on Friday leaving residents to pick through putrid, treacly mud

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Climate A Factor in The Rise of Rome

Climate change seems a factor in the rise and fall of the Roman empire, according to a study of

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Brazil Flood Deaths Rise To 432

At least 432 people have died and dozens are missing after floods and landslides swept through mountain towns in

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NSW Villages Cut Off For 6 Weeks

The New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) says two Far West communities will be cut off by floodwaters

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Acid Ship Capsizes in The Rhine

A ship carrying 2,400 tonnes of sulphuric acid capsized Thursday on Germany's Rhine river, blocking traffic on one of

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