Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful typhoons of all time, hit the Philippines on November 8, 2013, as a category 5 storm. It laid waste to the country’s central region, killing more than 6,000 people and leaving more than 4 million people homeless and hungry.
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2018 Hurricane Michael: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Here are some facts to know about Hurricane Michael, its devastating impact on the Florida Panhandle and eastern coastline, and how to help the recovery.
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2018 Indonesia earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Major 2018 Indonesia earthquakes on Lombok island and Central Sulawesi and a tsunami have killed more than 2,000 people and left survivors struggling to recover.
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2018 Guatemala volcano eruption: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A catastrophic eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano on June 3 affected more than 1.7 million people. World Vision is helping children and families in affected areas.
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2012 Hurricane Sandy: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Sandy, also known as Superstorm Sandy, was the deadliest hurricane of 2012 and one of the most destructive to hit the United States.
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2018 Hurricane Florence: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Florence made landfall over North Carolina on Sept. 14 as a Category 1 hurricane with 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge. It’s now bringing widespread and massive flooding.
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2013 Moore, Oklahoma, tornado: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The deadly EF5 Moore, Oklahoma, tornado with winds of 200 mph cut a 14-mile long gash of destruction through southern Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma in May 2013. Along with subsequent tornadoes, it left 38 dead and caused $2 billion in damage.
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2017 Hurricane Harvey: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Harvey kicked off the historically destructive 2017 storm season and became the second-most costly hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland since 1900.
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2018 Hurricane Lane: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Lane brought heavy rains, wind, and high surf to the Hawaiian islands in August 2018. The storm system caused catastrophic flooding and landslides.
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2012 Typhoon Bopha: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
On Dec. 3, 2012, almost a year to the day after Mindanao in the southern Philippines was hit by a devastating tropical storm, the island group absorbed another staggering blow: Typhoon Bopha. Bringing back parents’ hopes and children’s smiles was the challenge for World Vision disaster responders.