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Avalanches a Danger in Colorado
Avalanches a Danger in Colorado
On December 23, officials reported that at least three skiers lost their lives to avalanches in Durango, Colorado. There have been over 220 reports of avalanches in Colorado since December 15. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has reported that this is a very unusual year, with more avalanches than usual. (CNN)
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Blizzards and Avalanches in Iran
Blizzards and Avalanches in Iran
On December 26, blizzards and avalanches in the mountains in Northern Tehran killed at least 10 climbers. Twenty teams have been sent on rescue missions, bringing back at least 14 climbers. Seven climbers are still missing. Just the day before, at least 100 people were stranded after a cable car broke down. (BBC)
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Earthquake Strikes Croatia
Earthquake Strikes Croatia
On December 28, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Croatia, killing at least 7 people. Emergency crews, aided by the military, continue to search through rubble as central areas remain without power. (CNN)
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- Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
- The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Current Events This Week: January 2023
- African Americans by the Numbers
- Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
- The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
