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In reply to the discussion: AP Breaking: Philippine Typhoon Death Toll Could Reach 10,000 [View all]davidpdx
(22,000 posts)39. Tacloban is Katrina on steriods
The Pacific has many qualities that can produce deadly typhoons/hurricanes, especially when they travel in the strange arc type patterns where they build up energy.
I've talk to one friend down there who was not affected at all and is way out of the path of the hurricane. I know people who live or are from areas like Manila who still were hit hard.
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Unfortunately due climate change most islands will be inhabitable sooner than later.
JRLeft
Nov 2013
#2
"technology will have already averted most of the crisis vectors." Just like this week, right?
WinkyDink
Nov 2013
#21