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A 1913 print advertisement extols the many advantages of traveling on the Florida East Coast Railway, the "New Route to the Panama Canal."79

The Last Train To Key West

Historical narrative about the tragic disaster caused by the devastating hurricane that struck the middle Keys of Florida on Labor Day in 1935. A rescue train dispatched by the Florida East Coast Railroad was washed off the tracks. Hundreds of lives were lost and the famous "Overseas Railroad" was distroyed. Many passangers of the railroad's last train to Key West were stranded in the wake of the storm and had to return to the Mainland by sea.

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10 Things That Will Run Out After A Natural Disaster

If you one of the lucky ones who've never lived through a natural disaster, count your blessings! I've lived through two hurricanes (Ike and Rita) plus Tropical Storm Alyson on the Texas Gulf Coast. When I...

2 comments    survival hurricane tornado
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The Face of Disaster, Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines

Saturday, September 26 2009 will be remembered in the Philippines and the rest of the world as the day that nature unleashed its most cruel wrath, flash floods in the nation's capital and an aftermath that is comparable only to Hurricane Katrina. Up to this day the whole nation weeps as we come to grips with the sheer impact of this calamity on lives and livelihood. Now rebuilding begins.

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Sun Spots and Global Warming

Sun Spots are all elements and indicators of the sun's weather activity. Yes, Sol has weather, but it is much greater in strength and impact than Earth's. It can also affect weather on our planet, as well as perhaps other things happening here.

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The depletion of the ozone layer will inevitably cause green house in our planet earth, that will trigger climate change.79

The Causes and Effects of Climate Change in our Planet

Just a month ago, a powerful typhoon the worst ever perhaps in my province literally took us by the storm. Wow, the typhoon was so destructive and devastating that the tremendous damage it had made will...

14 comments    hubchallenge europe philippines
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Earthquake preparation tips

A mega-earthquake is certainly something one should prepare for, as such a disaster can cause inexplicable damage and harm. While one cannot completely be protected from natural disasters, there are things...

3 comments    life tips safety
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Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters--HubMob of Information and Emergency PreparednessTips

Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tsunamis...natural disasters of all kinds seem to be on the increase around the globe. When they happen, we are fascinated, horrified and saddened by the ferocity and destruction that accompanies them. Learn why a natural disaster happens and how to be ready with emergency preparedness.

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The Island of Hawaii and Its Six Volcanoes

Volcanoes, like their close cousins earthquakes, are responsible for both massive destruction as well as for the creation of many of the beautiful landscapes on our earth. The Earth as we know it today was...

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Global warming a real threat or a scam? Michael Crichton novel, State of Fear explained

Global warming, Michael Crichton, State of fear and some views... You have heard about global warming, everyone has. Believed and taut as one of the greatest threats of the century's environment. Most...

16 comments    science environment fiction
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Whole House Generator

Buying a whole house generator is an increasingly attractive option for the homeowner who wants to make sure that his or her family always has power, even in the event of a electrical outage or natural...

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