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Mother Nature took no prisoners when she unleashed her wrath on Los Angeles at the beginning of 2025. Wildfires continue to rage in the area, and the death toll now stands at at least 27. Around 12,000 structures have burned to the ground. Tens of thousands of people remain evacuated. Others are picking up the pieces.

It’s the latest in a series of natural disasters around the world that have had devastating effects in recent years. From earthquakes to hurricanes, volcanoes and floods, nature has truly tested the spirit of mankind. But even in the face of death and destruction, human beings have shown courage and resilience.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of photographs shared by people who have survived natural disasters. Some are heartbreaking, some are scary and others are a reminder that even during the toughest times, there's always a glimmer of hope.

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I Train These Clever Creatures To Save Victims Trapped In Collapsed Buildings After Earthquakes

Rat being fed with a syringe on a wooden floor, illustrating nature disaster resilience efforts.

We kit them out with a rat backpack, and train them to trigger a switch when they find a victim & come back for a tasty treat.

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    Colorado Man Reunited With His Donkey, Ennis, After Fire Swept Through His Town

    Man in a blue shirt embraces a donkey, symbolizing nature disaster resilience amidst rural landscape.

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    The Los Angeles wildfires have once again highlighted just how vulnerable human beings are to climate change. Experts have long warned that global warming leads to an increase in natural disasters, and the latest fires have been blamed on a "perfect storm".

    The area had gone without rain for months, creating desirable dry and dead vegetation for extreme combustion. Coupled with hurricane-force winds, firefighters didn't stand a chance when a spark met its soulmate and whipped up a blaze that instantly took off as if it were taking part in a marathon.

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    A Dog And Her 2 Puppies Were Pulled Alive From The Rubble 124 Hours After The Earthquake In Turkey

    Rescue workers saving a dog from rubble, showcasing nature disaster resilience efforts in action.

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    #5

    Cat Walking Away From A Volcanic Eruption

    Cat walking on dry grass with a volcanic eruption in the background, illustrating nature disaster resilience.

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    A Cat And A Dog Cuddled Together After Being Rescued From The Rubble In Earthquake-Hit Syria

    Dog comforting cat with another dog present, symbolizing nature disaster resilience through animal companionship.

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    “When you have a high wind blowing a fire, the fire is not on the ground, it is in the air,” Hugh Safford told the Guardian. He's a fire ecologist at the University of California, Davis, and the regional director for the California Fire Science Consortium.

    As Safford explained, embers can fly through the air, igniting vegetation way ahead of the fire frontline. The result: an apocalypse-like scene that catches residents and firefighters off guard.

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    Cal-Fire Firefighter From The Paradise, Ca Wildfire Finds Missing Dog, Helps Reunite With Family

    Firefighter in yellow gear with a German Shepherd, showcasing nature disaster resilience during a wildfire.

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    Dog Carries Whole Bag Of Dog Food After Hurricane Harvey

    Dog carrying a bag on a wet street, demonstrating nature disaster resilience.

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    #9

    A Photo Of Incarcerated Firefighters Resting After Fighting A Socal Wildfire. They Get $2-$5/Day For That Work

    Firefighters in orange suits resting during wildfire, showcasing nature disaster resilience efforts in challenging conditions.

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    JK
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a conversation about this program and they need to have a clean record while incarcerated, and they get credits towards early release. The inmates said they liked it because they were treated like humans, which says a lot about prison conditions. Having been incarcerated myself for a minor offense (spit on a cop; six months) I completely understand why these guys are willing to do this hard work. As for wages, they should get paid more. It all goes into their jail fund, and they get it paid either for commissary or a check when they walk out of the door. I did so much to help my fellow inmates I had a darn cheering section when I walked the hallway for the last time. People who do the time are often resilient and want to do better, and that is what these crews are doing. It is really hard to come back and rebuild once you have made a mistake and ended up incarcerated. Took me a decade. I respect these guys who are risking their lives.

    Angela B
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for sharing your story. I respect you and wish you good things on your journey.

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    Dawn Marie
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you so much for the clarification!! Everyone doesn't think before they act at one time or another. I am proud of you for turning your life around. That is not easy to do. I have restarted my life four times. This WILL BE the last time!! NO, it was not due to d***s or alcohol. The first restart was running from an abusive husband with my two young children. The second was empty nesting which is not for the faint of heart. Thirdly was retirement from teaching after 45 years and now I am starting over again in an assisted living facility. There is nothing you can't do if you want it bad enough. Set your goal, then write down what you need to do to achieve that. Take it one step at a time. Don't look at the whole picture or you will get overwhelmed. Take it one day at a time, one hour at time, one minute at a time. Okay, I will focus on a happy memory for 1 minute. I will clean the kitchen for 1 minute. I will allow myself to cry for 5 minutes. You CAN do this!!

    LB
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoa, six months? I was like, that's a crazy offence to get jailed for, but then I looked it up and you can get jailed here as well, but it's more likely to be weeks, not months.

    Auntriarch
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spitting on people became upgraded to a more serious offence after aids. Six months sounds a bit over the top though

    Upstaged75
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a felony to spit on a cop in the US. It counts as assault on a peace officer, which is a serious offense.

    Mason Kronol
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prisons are too much about the punishment and not about what happens when they get out. I’ve worked with people who were incarcerated that did good and did bad once they got out. We need to stop making prisons for profit. Then we can actually educate and teach skills to people before they are realeased. But that would make too much sense and now that President Musk is in charge it doesn’t matter. We will all answer to China and Russia soon.

    Linda Robinett
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In some states they can work to go on and become professional fire fighters.

    iseefractals
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    I wouldn't say "a lot want to do better" Some certainly do....but the recidivism rate in the US is 43% within one year, and 70% within 5 years, and 82% within 10 years. As for payment....yeah, in the context of it going into an account, for which they are cut a check upon release, that might actually have a positive impact on bringing down that recidivism rate, but paying inmates more, to make their time in prison more comfortable is kind of missing the point of being in prison.

    Jack Smith
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "miss the point of being in prison" lol classic idiotic right-wing talking point. Those guys are all nonviolent offenders (majority have b******t d**g charges) and the work is dangerous and BRUTAL. Absolutely NOBODY in American prisons are comfortable, they are disgusting s**t holes of violence and depravity, away from family, friends, and spouses...paying them a reasonable wage for important work isn't going to turn prison into a country club. Countries who treat their prisoners like humans (i.e Sweden) have LESS crime and much lower recidivism rates. The evidence is clear, the American way (punitive "justice") doesn't work, it's time to try something new....

    iseefractals
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    4 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1) The majority are not there on "b******t d**g charges" 43% of inmates are there for d**g related crimes. That doesn't mean they're all there for trumped up possession charges....that can mean, distribution, manufacture....or simply that d***s were the only charge they could get to stick. The sollution to people being incarcerated over b******t possession charges, is to change the law and give up the "war on d***s" not to make things better for everyone else...the actual majority of inmates, are there for VIOLENT CRIMES. 53.9% of them in fact. They do things differently in Sweden? Well good for them, Sweden is a different place, with different problems....and Sweden is also seeing a massive increase in violent crime and gang warfare over the past several years (capital of Sweden now has gun violence 30x higher than London) Sweden also has actual social programs, and offers help to inmates upon release....and that's the f*****g point. Since i really don't see the U.S instituting those.

    LukewarmSoymilk
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jack wasn't talking about *everyone* incarcerated though, just *those guys* in particular.

    iseefractals
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kinds of programs anytime soon...it sure seems like a better method of preventing recidivism is to actually facilitate inmates having some kind of nest egg upon release. Ya know, so they aren't forced to go running back to the same friends, or family that helped create the circumstances for them to end up in prison in the first place. You don't get to compare two places, and ignore the majority of circumstances present in one, to advocate for the same treatment in the other. The MAJORITY of people are in prison because they f****d up, in some serious and terrible way...silly me for thinking it's a little more important to give them the best chance for success once they've actually paid their debt, instead of making them slightly more comfortable while they're in there, and even more f*****g likely to end up back in there.

    AK
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The recidivism rate is because for-profit prisons in the US make a lot of money off people being re-incarcerated over and over, not to mention institutionalized racism, school-to-prison pipeline, etc.

    iseefractals
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, they do make a lot of money. But they're not out there making people commit crimes, are they? Again....inmates often walk out with NOTHING. No money, no job prospects, no future....not choices but to run back to the same place that caused them to end up in there in the first place. Which is why i think it's a little more important for them to have a bit of money, and options when they walk out, over being able to buy extra ramen and chocolate while they're in the process of serving their debt for the crimes they are guilty of. Institutionalized racism? There are 1.9 million people currently incarcerated...37% are black. 1.5% of the black population. Most people aren't out there committing crimes, regardless of their circumstances. Stop trying to remove personal responsibility and personal accountability, in favor of placing blame on some vague, ill defined idea.

    AK
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no interest in talking to obvious racists.

    iseefractals
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    4 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL. How incredibly typical. As soon as your vague virtue signaling is challenged by facts and reason "OH! IT"S A RACIST! Yup, i said the magic word, now i don't have to think, respond, admit or acknowledge anything that i didn't already think to begin with! And that makes me a good person" Go on, point out the racist bit. Specifically. Define, and give examples of institutionalized racism and how it directly causes a very, very small group of people within a larger racial demographic to commit crimes. Not examples that existed in the past. NOW. Today. Of course, you can't do that...you can only throw around words and phrases you heard on tiktok and lob accusations at anyone who doesn't blindly nod along and make YOU feel morally superior for doing absolutely nothing of substance. Racism: the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No,you go to prison AS punishment, not FOR punishment. If you do nothing but lock them up and treat them like shįt, instead of trying to deal with why they're there in the first place, don't be surprised when they end back inside.

    iseefractals
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You go to prison because YOU, have failed to live up to the laws and norms of society. Freedom, comes with responsibility. If YOU fail to live up to that responsibility, you don't get to retain your freedoms, your comfort, your autonomy, and trying to play word games isn't going to change that. Why is the recidivism rate so high in the US? Well gee....probably because absolutely no one has any meaningful social safety net, inmates least of all. They walk out the prison, with NOTHING, and no prospects....mostly their only option is to go running back to the same people, and same situation that led them to incarceration in the first place. That's the point. Which is why i SUPPORT them being paid more....so long as that money is held for them UNTIL THEIR RELEASE. To give them a better chance of not repeating the same stupid mistakes that put them there to begin with. Silly me for thinking that's more important than short term comfort.

    nm (he/him)
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    iseefractals gave us some data. Who downvoted and why? I upvoted for balance.

    RedMarbles
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    iseefractals is only emphasizing one of the goals of incarceration, the punishment portion, and seems to be advocating for punishing beyond taking away the offenders' freedom, which, as Did I say that out loud points out, is supposed to be the punishment. Additional punishment beyond taking away freedom is not part of the debt they must pay, and doesn't result in better outcomes for society. It doesn't lower recidivism and may increase it. https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/faculty/keith.chen/papers/Final_ALER07.pdf. Fractals is ignoring the rehabilitation aspect for some reason and that can give the impression they simply like the idea of punishment.

    iseefractals
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sigh....No....that's what the perpetually outraged assumed because i didn't blindly nod along with the popular, virtue signaling ideal of the day. It's like arguing that when a kid is sent to his room as punishment, they should be allowed to have ice cream and watch tv. When someone is released from prison, they have nothing. You get that right? They have no real job prospects, no place to live, and no money to facilitate any of those things. What does that leave them with? Well they go running back to the same family or friends that quite likely helped facilitate their path to prison. How do you think that's going to play out? Oh wait...we don't have to guess....because i already stated the factual, real world stats, didn't i? See...i'm more interested in preventing that eventuality, than i am with the person in prison, being able to buy themselves little treats. I said cut them a check when they are released....so they have a better chance of not repeating the same mistakes.

    RedMarbles
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, man, I'm just going by what the research says is best for society as a whole. I just want to do that. You have your idea of what is best based on the top google result for "what is the rate of recidivism in the US." I prefer following what those who who study the issue and have done more in-depth research have to recommend. No outrage, no ego, no virtue signaling.

    Robert Trebor
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The really sad thing is that when they get out, they can't in most places get a job as a firefighter because of their felony record.

    maswartz
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When a felon can become president a felony record shouldn't disqualify you from ANY job.

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    AK
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed but it should still disqualify someone for president...in fact it's supposed to.

    Mason Kronol
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, can’t vote or work for the city but you can be president🤦🏻‍♀️

    Michael Fernandez
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are California prisoner/firefighters; they are eligible to have their record expunged so they can be hired, per a 2021 law.

    Agfox
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    from this website: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2025/01/11/los-angeles-palisades-prisoners-firefighters According to CDCR’s [California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation] website, incarcerated fire crew members make between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, and earn an additional $1 per hour when responding to emergencies, up to $26.90 over a 24-hour shift. That reflects a pay raise enacted in April, which roughly doubled the salary ranges for all incarcerated laborers in the state.

    Jaya
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am currently watching a TV series based on the same principle: group of incarcerated guys volunteer as firefighters to get their prison time reduced. It's such a cool series, I really recommend it.

    Uncle Schmickle
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the heading, I thought " why would they incarcerate firefighters ? ". The story below explained the situation. What a great idea. If these guys were in prison for minor crimes, they should be freed after volunteering for this dangerous work.

    JK
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't matter where you came from, it is where you are going to.

    ZuriLovesYou
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It should be illegal to get paid that little for the work they do.

    Upstaged75
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They volunteer for it. And they get time off their sentence. Do your research before spouting nonsense.

    tameson
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem is that a lot of these men want to continue as firefighters after they are released from prison and there is no easy path for them to do that. They keep running into problems with the background check requirements.

    Eric Lancaster
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I flew for the USFS we'd affectionately refer to them as "carrots" because that's what they looked like from 1500' above the ground!

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree, that these firefighters should be paid more, especially because of the extreme, hazardous conditions that they are working in. I saw a story about how Kim Kardashian was calling upon the Governor of California and other higher ups, to increase the pay for these firefighters. I believe she said they were getting paid $1 either per hour or day, which is absurd. Instead of putting even more burden, on what will likely be one of the most expensive natural disasters in US history, she could pay them herself. Even if they increased all of their pay to $20/hour, it wouldn't barely make a dent in her wallet, but yet her wallet remains shut.

    Karina
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also get laid alot. just saying.. They deserve more of course. (Just doing my part for recruitment, since it is soooo incredibly important to keep it up, and it is also i true, :p)

    Ron Man
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't believe they get $2 a day? There have been several articles about them and their pay structure in the last couple of weeks.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ......they're convicted criminals. Currently serving time. They're grossly underpaid for all the jobs we can make prisoners do but especially in cases like this where they risk their lives for people who shun them.

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    In regards to that BS title As of January 2025, the average salary for a firefighter in California is $58,826 per year, or about $28.28 per hour. However, salaries can range from $28,127 to $98,691. Factors that affect salary Location: Salaries can vary by city. For example, in January 2025, firefighters in Los Angeles made an average of $56,972 per year, while firefighters in San Jose made an average of $65,438 per year. Experience: Firefighters with more experience may earn more. Skill level: Firefighters with more skills may earn more. Seasonal firefighter salaries Seasonal firefighters with CAL Fire earn a base salary of $3,672–$4,643 per month, plus an extended duty week compensation of $1,824–$2,306 every four weeks.

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    "The landscape is tinder dry, and so any ignition source, whether from errant cigarette butts or sparks from power lines blown over in the strong winds, is much more likely to take hold and spread," said David Demeritt, a geographer and expert in environmental policy.

    Demeritt explains that Los Angeles has a lot of fuel to burn. And the inconsistent conditions aren't helping. "This time last year, Los Angeles was plagued with flooding (and landslides) that broke an extended long-term drought across the region," he said. "That burst of moisture led to plant growth, which has been steadily drying over the past year of very dry conditions."

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    So Yesterday I Was On My Way To Phoenix And I Captured One Of The Craziest Photos!!

    Airplane view of lightning storm above clouds, highlighting nature disaster resilience.

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    Zephyr
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow imagine if you are in a metal tube close to that

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    Last Day On The Line After 6 Years In Wildfire. It Has Been An Honor. Stay Safe!

    Firefighter with gear stands in smoky forest, highlighting resilience in nature disasters.

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    As thousands of Los Angeles residents come to terms with losing their homes and belongings, and firefighters continue to battle the blazes, experts have warned that extreme natural disasters are far from over. We are likely to see more droughts in the coming years. And as a result, storms could intensify.

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    The U.S. Geological Survey explains it like this: "As more water vapor is evaporated into the atmosphere it becomes fuel for more powerful storms to develop. More heat in the atmosphere and warmer ocean surface temperatures can lead to increased wind speeds in tropical storms. Rising sea levels expose higher locations not usually subjected to the power of the sea and to the erosive forces of waves and currents."

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    House Frozen By Lake Erie During This Week’s Blizzard In Buffalo

    Frozen house covered in ice, illustrating nature disaster resilience amid extreme winter conditions.

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    The Power Of Hurricane Force Winds

    Wooden plank embedded in a tree trunk, illustrating nature disaster resilience in a green landscape.

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    Climate monitoring groups raised the alarm in January, warning that the world had set an unwanted record last year. Global surface temperatures rose to between 1.45°C and 1.6°C higher than the average from 1850 to 1900, making 2024 the hottest year in human history.

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    Firenado!!!!

    Fire tornado in a field, illustrating nature disaster resilience with a truck and person nearby amidst smoke and flames.

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    When You Wake Up To 40" - 44" Of Snow In One Night

    Door opens to deep snow, illustrating nature disaster resilience in a snowy forest setting.

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    My Mom Has 5 Sets Of China (Don't Ask) And Put Them In Her Pool Prior To Being Evacuated From Fires In Northern California. The Dishware Survived!

    Debris and chairs submerged in a pool, illustrating nature disaster resilience.

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    “We are now living in a very different climate from that which our parents and our grandparents experienced,” said deputy director of Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service Samantha Burgess.

    Meanwhile, NASA's Gavin Schmidt warned that another 1.5°C of warming would take the planet back to a climate last seen 3 million years ago, in which case sea levels could rise dramatically. “We are halfway to Pliocene-level warmth in just 150 years,” Schmidt cautioned.

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    Rare Typhoon Sky As Seen From A Subway Exit

    Purple sunset sky viewed from a tiled underground stairway, emphasizing nature's resilience.

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    #20

    The Fourth Largest City Of Sweden, Uppsala, Is Currently Flooded. The Swedes Aren’t That Concerned

    Flooded airport terminal showing people floating on inflatable rings, highlighting nature disaster resilience.

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    Ron Man
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're also not aware that they're swimming in the filthiest water possible. It makes me gag just looking at that and thinking about everything that's in there and now on them and in them. I'd be interested to know what the diseases are in 6 months. The Sweden also get to be introduced to cholera?

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    Oregon Wildfires Making It Look Straight Apocalyptic

    UPS truck under an intense red sky, illustrating nature disaster resilience amid unusual weather conditions.

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    My Aunt Took This Picture Of A Tornado At My Grandparents Farm That Touched Down Yesterday. South Dakota

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    Eruption Happening In St. Vincent Today

    Volcanic eruption sends ash cloud skyward, illustrating nature disaster resilience with mountains in the foreground.

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    Owen
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I saw that, I would not be taking pictures. I would be running away. Can't fight a volcano.

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    Green Sky During A Storm In South Dakota

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    Getting Away From An Erupting Volcano Today

    Motorcyclist covered in ash showcases nature disaster resilience at a gas station.

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    AtMostAFabulist
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With all that ash, I am surprised the motorcycle is running.

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    Valencia Right Now After The Floods

    Cars piled up on a narrow street after severe flooding, highlighting nature disaster resilience challenges.

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    sbj
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When this happened it was terrifying and unbelievable, so very tragic

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    #28

    The Ongoing Eruption Of Mt Etna In Italy

    Cloud of ash from volcanic eruption over a suburban road highlights nature-disaster-resilience in the region.

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    #29

    Tornado In Southern Romania, Today

    Cars on a roadside stopped to observe a massive tornado, highlighting nature disaster resilience.

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    #30

    Blizzard Blew The Man Door On My Garage Open Yesterday

    Car completely covered in snow inside a garage, illustrating nature disaster resilience challenges.

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    20ft Shipping Container Found Wrapped Around A Tree After A Flood

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    #32

    A Kangaroo Rushes Past A Burning House In Lake Conjola, Nsw

    Kangaroo fleeing bushfire, illustrating challenges in nature disaster resilience.

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    Owen
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish there were kangaroos in more countries. They're so weird I can't help but love them. Also platypusses.

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    #33

    Roads In Turkey After The 7.8 Earthquake

    Cracked road from earthquake showcasing nature disaster resilience challenges.

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know, whoever was driving that white car has a tight sphincter.

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    #34

    Not The Beautiful Florida View Anyone Imagined! Courtesy Of Hurricane Ian

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    #35

    Overnight Storm Winds In Ga Moved A House Into The Road

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    LB
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What in the three little piglets' name(s)... but seriously, this is such a foreign concept to me, to have a house that will move, in one piece, like this. Crazy.

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    #36

    Man Sits On Bench With His Dog During Hurricane Harvey

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    #37

    A Street Completely Ripped Apart By The Floods In Germany

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    #38

    There Was A Hailstorm At My Cousins House, They Have No Power So They Can’t Vacuum Up The Broken Glass In Their House Yet

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    TooTrue
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only someone had invented something to sweep up glass that didn't need electricity.

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    #39

    This Is The Power Of An Avalanche!

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    #40

    Sunrise Over The San Fransisco Bay Today. Pier 45 Is On Fire At The Moment

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    Ron Man
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened in May 2020. Think BP for making it seem like it's happening now.

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    #41

    3pm In Port Macquarie, Nsw During The Wildfires

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    CaptainBungonia
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Australia, they're referred to as "bushfires". This was back in late 2019/early 2020 when bushfires (started by lightning) took out hundreds of hectares up and down the NSW coast.

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    #42

    6000 People Isolated After An Avalanche Obstructed A Tunnel In Italy

    Avalanche blocking roads, demonstrating nature disaster resilience efforts in mountainous regions.

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    Robert Trebor
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MOUNTAIN: What do you mean by digging a hole in me. I will fill it up.

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    #43

    Wind Turbine After Being Hit By A Tornado

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    #44

    It's Currently -35°c Outside. The Water In The Air Freezes Making An Ice Fog

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you know, you know. Here in an area that gets below 0 F, early morning, lights in parking lots and facilities shine beams straight up due to ice crystals. Eerie.

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    #45

    Flooding In Auckland, Nz

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    Zephyr
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    White t-shirt guy : How's it going mate? Blue hoodie guy : bit wet

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    #46

    Itap Of The Lightning Through My Window During A Recent Thunderstorm

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    #47

    Hurricane Damaged Boardwalk

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    #48

    Waiting For A Fish Fry In Western New York After A Blizzard!

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    #49

    Sister In A Bright Orange Work Suit Blending In With The #mallacoota Sky

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    #50

    Before And After Hurricane Lan [fort Myers Florida]

    "Nature disaster resilience: Before and after images of a devastated coastal area transformed into a vibrant community."

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    #51

    Pics I Took During Hurricane Harvey. Bayou Was About 25ft High

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    #52

    Dealing With Insurance Claims Adjusters After Hurricane Laura

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Insurance people need to start getting nervous with stupidity like this.

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    #53

    There Was An Earthquake This Morning

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    #54

    Tornado Near Naxos, Greece

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    Lexi
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Water spout, when the same conditions that creates a tornado forms over water it creates a water spout, until it hits land, then it's a tornado.

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    #55

    Pics I Took From The Tornado Destruction In Mayfield Kentucky. (I Live Here)

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    #56

    My Mountain Caught On Fire At 3am.... Yep, That’s My House

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    #58

    Record Flooding In Seoul, South Korea. 336mm/13in Of Rain In A Day

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    #59

    Parents Retired This March And Bought Their Dream Ranch House In The Co Mountains On 400 Acres

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    Now There’s A 4000 Acres Fire That’s 0% Contained About A Mile From Them. No Evacuation Order For Them Yet, But We Expect It’s Coming

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    #61

    Huge Earthquake Just Hit Taiwan

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    #62

    My Parents Lost Their House And Cars To A Tornado Last Month

    Home severely damaged by a storm; people working on rebuilding and showcasing nature disaster resilience efforts.

    The house was moved 13 feet backwards, off of the foundation with my parents in it. My dad said that the house was at about a 45 degree angle before the roof gave way. My parents were in the bathroom (the door on the far right) when it hit. The bathroom and storage room were the only rooms left with the roof intact. Thankfully, they're okay. Our dog came out without a scratch. She didn't make it into the bathroom with my parents in time, and somehow survived in the living room (this photo and the previous one).

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    Ria C.
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The marks on the house always get me. I know they are OK but it still hurts my heart for those affected by these tragedies.

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    #63

    Dad's Coworker's Truck Struck By Lightning Last Night

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    #64

    I Lost Everything In A House Fire This Morning And Narrowly Escaped. My Life Has Been So Hard Lately And I Didn’t Think It Could Get Any Worse But Apparently I Was Very Wrong

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heartbreaking, many of these, I do hope human resilience serves them...

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    #65

    Flooding On The Highway (Dvp) In Toronto Due To Heavy Rainfall

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    #66

    Hurricane Ian

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    #67

    There Was A Tornado Today

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    No other houses were damaged too bad, tornado just so happed to touch down right here.

    Another part of town was pretty much leveled though

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    #68

    My Entire Neighborhood Is Submerged In Flood Water With Raw Sewage In It

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    My neighborhood Laurel Meadows in Sarasota Florida is completely flooded from Hurricane Debby and the water level is rising day by day despite the storm being over. Many of us are homeless now, cannot access our medications inside our homes, and truly have no idea what to do. Worst of all- it seems like no one knows what is happening to us.

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    #69

    A Tornado Came Through My City Thursday. This Is My House

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    #70

    First House. Just Closed 6 Months Ago

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    Kabuki Kitsune
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that dear readers, is why when you're buying property, you make damn sure you check to see if it's in a potential flood zone before you buy it; and if you do buy it, you get homeowner's insurance with an "Act of God" clause. That "Act of God" clause being something that covers r natural events caused without human intervention that could not have been prevented by reasonable foresight or care.

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    #72

    Now I Have To Wear My Mask For Wildfires Too. This Was At 11 Am While I Was At Work

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    WindySwede
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The animaskers, do they also say masks don't work here?

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    #73

    Tornado Ripped Through Our Neighborhood Yesterday

    Fallen trees on houses after a storm demonstrate the challenges of nature disaster resilience in urban areas.

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    #75

    The Way A Lighting Strike Knocked Bark Off Of My Tree

    Tree struck by lightning in a forest area, illustrating nature disaster resilience amidst surrounding greenery.

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    #76

    Raining In Lisbon Flooded The Only Exit From The Train Station In Algés

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    #77

    Parents House Caught Fire And We Lost 2 Family Pet Dogs

    Burned interior of a building, showcasing damage and highlighting nature disaster resilience needs.

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    #78

    My Apartment After Hurricane Isaias (Philadelphia)

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    #79

    Nothing Like Camping In A Tornado

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    #80

    Itap Of The Only Way Out Of Our Neighborhood After Hurricane Sally

    Flooded road in a forested area demonstrating nature disaster resilience methods.

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    #81

    Humidifier Caught Fire In Baby's Room. Baby Survived

    Fire-damaged room with melted ceiling insulation and charred walls, illustrating nature disaster resilience challenges.

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    #82

    Came Back To Check The House After The Neighborhood Flooded From The Hurricane. Wasn’t Expecting My Car To Look Like This…

    Burnt car aftermath showing nature disaster resilience with surrounding greenery.

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    #83

    My Friend's Garage The Day After Hurricane Sally

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    #85

    While Parents Were Evacuating From The Hurricane, Their House Caught Fire

    Charred room showing fire aftermath, illustrating nature disaster resilience.

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    FreeTheUnicorn
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shut off power and water when evacuating. Water seems redundant because clif you have city water they will shut off, but hence everything goes back on, it's potentially easier and it's 2 minutes to do.

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    #86

    2 Years Ago vs. Today. Hurricane Laura Felled 5 Large Trees In Our Yard

    House showing nature disaster resilience before and after cleanup, with fallen branches and repaired roof.

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    #87

    Small Tornado Tossed A Tree Through My Parents House! Summerfield Florida!

    Collapsed ceiling inside a house following a storm, highlighting the importance of nature disaster resilience.

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    #88

    My Neighborhood Is Currently Blocked Off Because Of A Flood

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    Robert Trebor
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When stuff like this happens around here, they put up barriers, and people pull the barriers out of the way and drive into the water, get stuck, and wonder why they get a ticket, and their insurance won't pay.

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    #89

    My House Got Flooded (Second Picture Is The Aftermath)

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    #90

    Before And After The Recent Storm In Dubai. I Now Have A Lake View Apartment :d

    View from a high-rise showing a pool amid a dry landscape, transitioning to water, illustrating nature disaster resilience.

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    #91

    A Hailstorm Destroyed Our Roof And Insurance Doesn't Pay Because The Hail Was A Bigger Diameter Than What's Covered

    Hailstorm damage on glass table under pergola showcases nature-disaster-resilience.

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How the hell is it possible for an insurance company to specify the maximum diameter of hail?

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    #92

    We Lost Our New Home Of 4 Months. Hurricane Ida

    A tree crashes through a living room ceiling, highlighting nature disaster resilience challenges.

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    Kabuki Kitsune
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is why you have homeowner's insurance with an "act of God" clause. The phrase Act of God refers to an accident or other natural event caused without human intervention that could not have been prevented by reasonable foresight or care.

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    #93

    So I Was At School Today And It Turns Out While I Was Gone My House Lit On Fire

    Burning house covered in snow, illustrating a nature disaster with resilience challenges.

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    #96

    Roof Leak Flooded My Car While I Was Away, Came Back To This

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    #97

    Welp Kids. Forgot To Roll Up My Window Before A Blizzard

    Snow inside a car, illustrating nature disaster resilience challenges with heavy winter conditions.

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    #98

    A Hurricane Flooded My Parents’ Business

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    #99

    Uniformed Group Just Came Up And Stole Half The Fire Relief Supplies At The Santa Anita Racetrack

    Volunteers organize supplies for nature disaster resilience, with a van in the background and a sunset sky.

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    #100

    Hurricane Ian Soaked Half The Dining Room

    Damaged living room with removed carpet, exposed floor, fan, and curtain; illustrating nature disaster resilience.

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