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Natural Phenomena

Dramatic Weather Lashes Australia’s East Coast, Forces Evacuations

Famous beaches swallowed, roads submerged by waterfalls and surf clubs swamped in thick sea foams.
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What Is A 'Zombie' Tropical Storm?

A week after making landfall and fizzling out, Paulette is back ... "because 2020."
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All NSW Bushfires Contained For First Time In Nearly Six Months

The Rural Fire Service said 24 blazes remain alight across the state, though all are now under control.
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Flood And Cyclone Warnings Issued For NSW And Queensland

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned residents in Eastern Australia of the weather conditions as heavy rainfall continues.
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Terrifying Video Shows Bushfire Roar Through Forest In Less Than A Minute

"This is not a pleasant place to be," firefighters said, urging the public to take caution and heed evacuation advice.
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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Between Cuba And Jamaica

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica.
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Golf Ball-Sized Hail Hits Canberra, Severe Storms To Impact NSW Next

Authorities warn of further “damaging winds, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall”.
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Severe Hail And Dust Storm Sweep Across Australia Amid Bushfire Crisis

Authorities warn NSW and Victoria are yet to experience more thunderstorms in coming days, but it won't extinguish all the blazes.
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'Get Out': Authorities Warn Residents As Bushfires Escalate

Emergency alerts have been sent out amid soaring temperatures and erratic winds.
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Dramatic Images From Australia's Bushfires Show The Country's Incredible Suffering

Charred animals, burned-out cars and skies glowing blood red are just some of the horrific sights.
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