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Double Hurricane for the Gulf Coast? - New York Times

Double Hurricane for the Gulf Coast?
New York Times, United States - 6 hours ago
a very strong Hurricane Gustav hitting the Louisiana coast early Tuesday morning. And he mentions that one highly regarded long-range weather forecast,
Gustav May Come Ashore for Labor Day New York Times
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Gustav on the Brink of Explosive Development - Washington Post


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Gustav on the Brink of Explosive Development
Washington Post, United States - 9 hours ago
Track Gustav, Hanna and several other areas of disturbed weather in the tropics, using the interactive map below. Powered by hurricane-tracking software
Video: Hurricane Gustav Nears, Is New Orleans Ready? AssociatedPress
Cuba Is Warned About Gustav New York Times
Hurricane Gustav Expected To Hit Gulf Coast West of New Orleans On Best Syndication
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Crude Rises Above $119 In An Attempt To Weather The Storm - OilVoice (press release)


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Crude Rises Above $119 In An Attempt To Weather The Storm
OilVoice (press release), UK - 2 hours ago
according to forecaster Weather Insight. There is a 70-75% chance of it reaching the region, by which time it will likely be a Category 3 hurricane.
Oil-Rig Insurers Brace for Test as Tropical Storm Bears Down Bloomberg
Oil breaks through $120 as Gustav strengthens Boston Herald
Oil Rises in New York as Gustav Threatens US Gulf Platforms Bloomberg
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Fay’s rains put a dent in drought - Gainesville Sun


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Fay’s rains put a dent in drought
Gainesville Sun, FL - 27 minutes ago
than the norm, Weather Service records show. More rain could be headed Florida’s way if the prediction for this year’s hurricane season is accurate.
Video: Fay's Remnants Soak Drought-Parched South AssociatedPress
Tropical Showers Continue WSAZ-TV
Oy Fay! Is rain to stay? Brewton Standard
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Gustav to Test Gulf Infrastructure - CNBC


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Gustav to Test Gulf Infrastructure
CNBC, Englewood Cliffs - 3 hours ago
Wednesday's weather models reinforce that Hurricane Gustav could be the most powerful storm to rip through Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production areas since
On the Gulf Coast, a Wary Eye on Gustav New York Times
Nervous Gulf Coast watches brewing Gustav The Associated Press
Gustav storm threat may rival 05; cos pull workers guardian.co.uk
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Fay's remnants spread rain, storms across South - The Associated Press


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Fay's remnants spread rain, storms across South
The Associated Press - 35 minutes ago
The seventh tropical depression of the Atlantic hurricane season formed in the central Caribbean and was heading for the Dominican Republic and Haiti,
Video: Fla. Fighting Fay's High Waters and Alligators AssociatedPress
Fay arrives early Tuesday, leaves minimal damage Marco Island Sun Times
Up to five inches of rain possible in Georgia from Fay remnants Macon Telegraph
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New York nuclear reactor in earthquake danger zone - The Tech Herald


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New York nuclear reactor in earthquake danger zone
The Tech Herald, IN - 18 minutes ago
US scientists are claiming that a nuclear power plant closely situated to New York City could be at risk from earthquakes following the discovery of a

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Study Finds New York More Vulnerable To Earthquakes Than … - AHN

Study Finds New York More Vulnerable To Earthquakes Than
AHN - 15 hours ago
Manhattan, NY (AHN) — A study recently released by the Earth Institute at New York's Columbia University found that there is more chance for earthquake

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Page Journal Amid Dry Times in the West, a Lake Raises Spirits - New York Times


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Page Journal Amid Dry Times in the West, a Lake Raises Spirits
New York Times, United States - 1 hour ago
The story of water in the West is largely one of boom and bust, and lately, during a persistent drought, it was mainly bust. But now and then the rains and
Seminar to look at Colorado Summit Daily News
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Remnants of Fay wear on North Florida - Gainesville Sun


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Remnants of Fay wear on North Florida
Gainesville Sun, FL - 11 hours ago
The National Weather Service had warned of an eight- to 10-foot storm surge including the tide on the Gulf coast around Cedar Key.
Video: Fla. Fighting Fay's High Waters and Alligators AssociatedPress
Fay's Finale Tampa Tribune
Taylor County: NWS reports tornado moving through Shady Grove Tallahassee Democrat
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Tropical Storm not done yet, threatens Gulf cities - International Herald Tribune


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Tropical Storm not done yet, threatens Gulf cities
International Herald Tribune, France - 39 minutes ago
Thousands of homes and businesses were inundated with flood waters this week as the storm worked its way north from its first landfall in the Florida Keys
Tropical Storm Fay Makes Record 4th Florida Landfall (Update2) Bloomberg
Fay to bring more wind than rain to Georgia Atlanta Journal Constitution
Tropical Storm Fay Dampens Mood at University of Florida Associated Content
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Amid Dry Times in the West, a Lake Raises Spirits - New York Times

Amid Dry Times in the West, a Lake Raises Spirits
New York Times, United States - 19 minutes ago
The story of water in the West is largely one of boom and bust, and lately, during a persistent drought, it was mainly bust. But now and then the rains and

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NYC Nuclear Plant Likely To Create An Earthquake Hazard - eFluxMedia


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NYC Nuclear Plant Likely To Create An Earthquake Hazard
eFluxMedia - 5 hours ago
Although New York City is usually less exposed to big earthquakes, the study did find a new active fault line that runs from Stamford, Connecticut,

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Study finds new earthquake dangers for NYC - The Associated Press


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Study finds new earthquake dangers for NYC
The Associated Press - 34 minutes ago
WHITE PLAINS, NY (AP) — An analysis of recent earthquake activity around New York City has found that many small faults that were believed to be inactive
Could a big earthquake reduce Manhattan to rubble someday? Scientific American
Study: Large Earthquake Could Strike New York City FOXNews
Study warns of earthquake risk Lower Hudson Journal news
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Nuke plant increases NYC earthquake risk - United Press International

Nuke plant increases NYC earthquake risk
United Press International - Aug 22, 2008
23 (UPI) — Seismologists said nuclear power plants located 24 miles north of New York increase the risk of serious damage from earthquakes.
Study: Large Earthquake Could Strike New York City FOXNews
Study warns of earthquake risk Lower Hudson Journal news
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Could a big earthquake reduce Manhattan to rubble someday? - Scientific American


Scientific American
Could a big earthquake reduce Manhattan to rubble someday?
Scientific American - 7 minutes ago
Maybe – but big earthquakes still remain geologically unlikely around New York City. The study authors say that a magnitude five quake on the Richter scale,

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Study finds new earthquake dangers for NYC - Boston Globe


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Study finds new earthquake dangers for NYC
Boston Globe, United States - 40 minutes ago
By Jim Fitzgerald AP Writer / August 22, 2008 WHITE PLAINS, NY—An analysis of recent earthquake activity around New York City has found that many small
Study: Large Earthquake Could Strike New York City FOXNews
Study: Massive Earthquake Could Hit NYC WNBC
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City Earthquake Risk Greater than You Think, Scientists Say - WNYC

City Earthquake Risk Greater than You Think, Scientists Say
WNYC, NY - 55 minutes ago
by Brigid Bergin NEW YORK, NY August 22, 2008 —A new study suggests the risk of earthquakes to New York City is substantially greater than previously
Scientists warn of Indian Point earthquake risk Lower Hudson Journal news
Scientists' quake-up call for city New York Daily News
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Scientists warn of Indian Point earthquake risk - Lower Hudson Journal news

Scientists warn of Indian Point earthquake risk
Lower Hudson Journal news, NY - 31 minutes ago
In a study published in a scholarly journal, the scientists contend that the risk of an earthquake near the nuclear power plant is high,
Scientists' quake-up call for city New York Daily News
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Tropical storm Fay blamed for six deaths in Florida - Telegraph.co.uk


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Tropical storm Fay blamed for six deaths in Florida
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 13 hours ago
By Catherine Elsworth in Los Angeles As Floridians coped with the fallout of up to five feet of flood water in places, forecasters warned the storm was far
Fay to bring more wind than rain to Georgia Atlanta Journal Constitution
STORM MAY DRENCH COAST Biloxi Sun Herald
Tropical Storm Fay brings tornadoes, flooding to Florida Land Line Magazine
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Study: Large Earthquake Could Strike New York City - FOXNews

Study: Large Earthquake Could Strike New York City
FOXNews - 1 hour ago
The New York City area is at "substantially greater" risk of earthquakes than previously thought, scientists said Thursday. Damage could range from minor to
Study: Massive Earthquake Could Hit NYC WNBC
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Earthquake risk in New York substantially greater than formerly … - Thaindian.com

Earthquake risk in New York substantially greater than formerly
Thaindian.com, Thailand - 36 minutes ago
The researchers compiled a catalog of all 383 known earthquakes from 1677 to 2007 in a 15000-square-mile area around New York City.

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Review: 'Trouble the Water - Newsday


New York Times
Review: 'Trouble the Water
Newsday, NY - 48 minutes ago
Hurricane Katrina as seen through the eyes and camera of a couple who made it through the weather but weren't sure they could survive the government.
'Trouble the Water': A Firsthand Account of Hurricane Katrina New York Sun
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'Trouble the Water': A Firsthand Account of Hurricane Katrina - New York Sun

'Trouble the Water': A Firsthand Account of Hurricane Katrina
New York Sun, United States - 1 hour ago
But during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, cable news came to the rescue as never before. HARD RAIN Kim Rivers Roberts and Scott Roberts outside

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Earthquake Zone Intersection Threatens Indian Point Nuclear Plant - Environment News Service


Environment News Service
Earthquake Zone Intersection Threatens Indian Point Nuclear Plant
Environment News Service - 1 hour ago
PALISADES, New York, August 21, 2008 (ENS) - The nuclear power plant closest to America's largest city is more likely to be hit by an earthquake than
Earthquakes May Endanger New York More Than Thought; Nuclear Power Science Daily (press release)
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Study: Large Earthquake Could Strike New York City - LiveScience.com

Study: Large Earthquake Could Strike New York City
LiveScience.com, NY - 2 hours ago
By Robert Roy Britt, LiveScience Managing Editor The New York City area is at "substantially greater" of earthquakes than formerly believed, scientists said

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Earthquakes May Endanger New York More Than Thought; Nuclear Power … - Science Daily (press release)

Earthquakes May Endanger New York More Than Thought; Nuclear Power
Science Daily (press release) - 15 minutes ago
21, 2008) — A study by a group of prominent seismologists suggests that a pattern of subtle but active faults makes the risk of earthquakes to the New York

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Earthquakes may endanger New York more than thought, says study - EurekAlert (press release)

Earthquakes may endanger New York more than thought, says study
EurekAlert (press release), DC - 32 minutes ago
The authors compiled a catalog of all 383 known earthquakes from 1677 to 2007 in a 15000-square-mile area around New York City.

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Bottling Plan Pushes Groundwater to Center Stage in Vermont - New York Times

Bottling Plan Pushes Groundwater to Center Stage in Vermont
New York Times, United States - 1 hour ago
Water had to be trucked into the northern Vermont town of Montgomery last summer during a drought. “Water is the resource of the 21st century,” said

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Tropical Storm Fay Arrives in Florida - New York Times


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Tropical Storm Fay Arrives in Florida
New York Times, United States - 1 hour ago
Tropical Storm Fay made landfall on Florida’s southwest coast early Tuesday morning, flooding roads, cutting power and bringing tornadoes that injured at
Tropical Storm Fay vignettes: Aug. 19, 2008 TCPalm
Tornadoes possible as Fay approaches Naples Daily News
Storms offer change to fine-tune your plans Beaufort Gazette
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