Category Archives: Natural Calamities

Climate Change Led to Maya Collapse

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

 A new analysis of complex interactions between humans and the environment preceding the 9th century collapse and abandonment of the Central Maya Lowlands in the Yucatán Peninsula points to a series of events — some natural, like climate change; some … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Climate Channge,In Future ,there will be more Intense Storms like Irene:MIT and Princeton Researchers

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Last August, Hurricane Irene was there through the Caribbean and parts of the eastern United States, causing widespread damage . The Category 3 storm pulled up water levels, generating storm surges  with widespread impact on seaside settlements. Many hurricane analysts … Continue reading →

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New Study Link Earthquakes and Tropical Cyclones

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Roadway in Leogane, Haiti. (Credit: Estelle Chaussard,Science Daily) A groundbreaking study led by University of Miami (UM) scientist Shimon Wdowinski shows that earthquakes, including the recent 2010 temblors in Haiti and Taiwan, may be triggered by tropical cyclones (hurricanes and … Continue reading →

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Typhoon kills more than 250 in southern Philippines

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

More than 250 people were killed and almost twice that number were missing after a typhoon hit the southern Philippines, officials said Saturday, triggering flash floods and landslides and forcing tens of thousands from their homes.Typhoon Washi, with winds gusting … Continue reading →

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