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Philippines prepared for Typhoon Haiyan, but evacuation sites couldnt withstand storm surges
2013-11-11 15:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: Hours before Typhoon Haiyan hit, Philippine authorities moved 800,000 people to sturdy evacuation centers churches, schools and public buildings. But the brick-and-mortar structures were simply no match for the jet-force winds and massive walls of waves that swept ashore Friday, devastating cities, towns and villages and killing thousands, including many of those who had huddled in government shelters. The tragedy is another reminder that natures fury is sometimes so immense that it can overwhelm...
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