Results for "disaster"
9 articlesJapanβs βibashoβ sense of belonging helps disaster survivors heal, study finds
A study examines how the Japanese concept of 'ibasho' (sense of belonging/place) helps disaster survivors recover from trauma, using the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami as a case study. The article features survivor Masako Saito's experience of loss and displacement in Soma City.
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A Massive Volcano Erupted, Then Something Strange Happened in the Sky
Research published in Nature Communications suggests the 2022 Hunga TongaβHunga HaΚ»apai volcano eruption may have produced an atmospheric effect similar to natural carbon removal. The article frames this as an unexpected positive outcome from a major natural disaster, drawing analogies to environmental self-correction.
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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved
Two Singaporean nationals who went missing following Mount Dukono's eruption on Indonesia's Halmahera island have been confirmed dead, with their bodies retrieved by rescue teams on Sunday. The article reports factual confirmation of deaths following a natural disaster event.
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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found
Two Singaporean nationals who went missing were confirmed dead following Mount Dukono's eruption on Indonesia's Halmahera island. The bodies were recovered on Sunday after days of search efforts. The report provides basic confirmation of the deaths from a natural disaster event.
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High-risk Wang Fuk Court renovation works treated as low-risk, Tai Po probe hears
A Housing Bureau official is scheduled to testify Thursday at a government inquiry into Hong Kong's deadliest recent fire at Wang Fuk Court, with focus on inadequate safety oversight prior to the incident. The independent committee continues examining the Independent Checking Unit's (ICU) role in the disaster.
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Hormuz Deepwater Disaster
This is an editorial cartoon by Palestinian-Jordanian cartoonist Emad Hajjaj addressing the Hormuz Deepwater incident. The piece is visual commentary rather than a news report with factual claims.
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Why a Taiwanese town began racing snails after devastating earthquakes
A Taiwanese town held snail racing events across two days following devastating earthquakes, attracting dozens of residents and tourists. The article reports on this community activity as a response to the disaster.
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State Farm faces millions in fines for handling of Los Angeles wildfire claims
California's Department of Insurance is pursuing millions in fines against State Farm for how it handled Los Angeles wildfire insurance claims. The article frames this as the largest penalty the department has sought following a disaster in the 21st century.
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Larry Vein, a voice for hope in the Palisades fire recovery, dies at 61
Larry Vein, a 61-year-old community figure, died following the January 2025 Palisades fire. The article frames him as an important voice during the disaster recovery, crediting his optimism and informational updates with helping a traumatized community.
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