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Super Cyclone Phailin Lashes East India

Super Cyclone Phailin Lashes East India

Super Cyclone Phailin hit the east coast of India at around 2:30 am (AEST) and caused massive damage to the impoverished areas.  At least 5 people were confirmed dead. Classified as Category 5, the cyclone was seen on the satellite as half the size of India and considered as one of the super cyclones to […]

October 13, 2013 No Comments / Read More >>

Environment, Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts About Hurricanes

Interesting Facts About Hurricanes

Months beginning from June to November are notorious for being the most turbulent season in the Atlantic. Just recently, hurricane Lee hit Louisiana, barreling its way with heavy downpour and maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h. But it pales in comparison to Hurricane Irene that smashed into Carolina to Maine just a couple of days […]

September 7, 2011 No Comments / Read More >>

Top News

Goliath Cyclone to hit North QLD

Goliath Cyclone to hit North QLD

Evacuation in three cities in North Queensland, Australia started today as the tropical cyclone Yasi, with winds of  280 kilometres per hour hits landfall.  Around 9000 residents in low-lying areas and hundreds of patients from two hospitals in Cairns were also asked to evacuate to avoid the impact and possible destructions that this storm may […]

February 1, 2011 No Comments / Read More >>