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The floods in Bolivia have reportedly been the worst for more than 20 years. These floods have forced tens of thousands from their homes and have killed nearly 40 people. President Evo Morales says the failure of developed countries to combat climate change are responsible.
Bolivia News Digest Bolivia head issues flood attack (BBC News)
Posted: 02/24/07 00:28 by Shannon
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Birth of Volcano near Southern ChileTopics: • natural disaster •
A magnitude of 5.6 volcano on the richter scale shook southern Chile that seismologists say is due to the birth of an undersea volcano. It caused some alarm because it seemed stronger and lasted longer than many of the tremors of recent weeks.
Chile News Digest Moderate quake rocks southern Chile (The Mercury News)
Posted: 02/23/07 23:41 by Shannon
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UN to increase aid to victims of floodsTopics: • natural disaster •
Thousands are suffering from flood related injuries and recent rains have overlapped with an outbreak of dengue fever, yellow fever and malaria, and officials fear the floods will spread disease. The floods and landslides have cut off major roads and isolated a number of rural communities. The UN and UNICEF have provided $30,000 to help with water and sanitation, sent medical supplies, and provided several experts to help assess the situation.
Bolivia News Digest United Nations Increases Humanitarian Aid to Flood-Stricken Bolivia (Voice Of America News)
Posted: 02/20/07 03:26 by Shannon
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Hunting and fishing on the Paraguay river threatened by spillTopics: • natural disaster •
A tugboat crash caused the spill of nearly 130,000 liters of fuel into the river. UABL, the company that owned the boat, had tried to cover up the incident, but witnesses reported the accident to the military. Much of the area now has a penetrating odor.
Paraguay News Digest Crashed boat spills 130,000 liters of fuel into Paraguay River (China View)
Posted: 02/07/07 19:29 by Shannon
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Quakes not as serious as fearedTopics: • natural disaster •
Following the weeklong burst of seismic activity that frightened citizens all over the region, experts have determined that this is not a precursor to eruption of the Hudson Volcano as the locals had feared. They have concluded instead that the quakes are originating from a point approximately 12 miles north-west of Puerto Chacabuco
Chile News Digest SOUTHERN CHILE QUAKES NOT A SIGN OF PENDING DISASTER (Santiago Times)
Posted: 02/07/07 16:48 by Shannon
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