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With thousands dead, Philippine typhoon a great human tragedy
2013-11-10 12:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Washington Post: As many as 10,000 people are believed dead in one Philippine city alone after one of the worst storms ever recorded unleashed ferocious winds and giant waves that washed away homes and schools. Corpses hung from tree branches and were scattered along sidewalks and among flattened buildings, while looters raided grocery stores and gas stations in search of food, fuel and water. Officials projected the death toll could climb even higher when emergency crews reach areas cut off by flooding and landslides....
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Typhoon Haiyan: Thousands feared dead in Philippines
2013-11-10 12:16:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: Around 10,000 people may have died in just one area of the Philippines hit by Typhoon Haiyan, according to officials. One of the worst storms on record, it destroyed homes, schools and an airport in the eastern city of Tacloban. Neighbouring Samar island was also badly affected, with reports of 300 people dead and 2,000 missing. The Philippine government has so far only confirmed the deaths of 151 people throughout the country, but hundreds of thousands have been displaced. The BBC's...
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Official: Over 10000 feared dead in Typhoon Haiyan
2013-11-10 12:13:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
USA Today: As many as 10,000 people are feared dead in one city alone after Super Typhoon Haiyan one of the most powerful storms ever recorded slammed into the central islands of the Philippines, officials said. Regional police chief Elmer Soria said he was briefed by Leyte provincial Gov. Dominic Petilla late Saturday and told there were about 10,000 deaths on the island, mostly by drowning and from collapsed buildings. The governor's figure was based on reports from village officials in areas where Typhoon...
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Donations Needed For Victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
2013-11-09 18:36:12| IT Services - Topix.net
The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns regional chapter based in San Francisco is calling for monetary donations to help with relief efforts after the storm reached land Friday morning.
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Super Typhoon Haiyan: A Hint of Whats to Come?
2013-11-09 14:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Central: Super Typhoon Haiyan was one of the most intense tropical cyclones at landfall on record when it struck the Philippines on Nov. 7. Its maximum sustained winds at landfall were pegged at 195 mph with gusts above 220 mph. Some meteorologists even proclaimed it to be the strongest tropical cyclone at landfall in recorded history. Haiyan's strength and the duration of its Category 5 intensity -- the storm remained at peak Category 5 intensity for an incredible 48 straight hours -- raises the question...
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