The 2010 China floods began in early May 2010. 392 people had died, and a further 232 people had been reported missing as of June 30, 2010, including 57 people in a landslide in Guizhou. 53 of the deaths occurred …
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Fears over earthquake ‘swarm’ at Yellowstone National Park
Hundreds of earthquakes have hit Yellowstone National Park, raising fears of a more powerful volcanic eruption. The earthquake swarm, the biggest in more than 20 years, is being closely monitored by scientists and emergency authorities. The series of small quakes …
Severe floods add to Central America’s food woes
Aid workers are warning that severe flooding across Central America could worsen the impact of high food prices on the region’s vulnerable communities. Floods and landslides have forced tens of thousands from their homes, damaged roads and bridges, and devastated …