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ST-1994-000006-USA
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
United States |
A severe ice storm struck the southeastern part of the country and caused upwards of $5 billion worth of damage to more than ten states in early and mid February. |
FL-1994-000005-USA
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Flood |
United States |
Southeast Texas was hit with torrential rain and thunderstorms that caused flooding throughout the region. |
TO-1994-000004-USA
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Tornadoes |
United States |
An outbreak of tornadoes hit the South, Southwest,Southeast and Midwestern parts of the United States in late April. |
EQ-1994-000003-COL
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Earthquake |
Colombia |
Tierradentro Earthquake Paez |
EQ-1994-000002-USA
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Earthquake |
United States |
The Northridge earthquake of January 17, 1994, struck a modern urban environment generally designed for seismic resistance. There were few casualties, but economic cost was high with losses estimated at $20 billion. Location: 34? 12.80' N, 118? 32.22' W 20 miles west-northwest of Los Angeles 1 mile south-southwest of Northridge. |
TC-1994-000001-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Remnants of slow-moving Alberto brought torrential 10-25 inch rains in 3 days, widespread flooding, and agricultural damage in parts of Georgia, Alabama, and panhandle of Florida. Overall, flash flooding and flooding caused by the rainfall from Alberto took 33 lives, destroyed thousands of homes (including some entire communities), forced approximately 50,000 people to be evacuated, and caused property damage (including lost crops) estimated as high as $750 million. |
EQ-1993-000015-PNG
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Earthquake |
Papua New Guinea |
Several minor earthquakes of 3 to 4 degrees on the Richter scale occurred following the aftershock of 16 October 1993. Landslides are still continuing in the Eastern Highlands. Highly inflammable gases are emanating out of cracks in the ground in coal mining areas. The death toll has been revised to 40 persons confirmed dead and 21 missing. A total of 1,122 houses are destroyed. 24 schools closed down temporarily. Evacuation of inhabitants to safe localities is continuing. |
TC-1993-000014-PNG
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Tropical Cyclone |
Papua New Guinea |
Tropical cyclone 'Adel' hit Papua New Guinea on 14 May 1993 with high winds and heavy rains. Cyclone has affected Woodlark, Trobriand, Kitava, Fergusson, Goodenough and other outlying islands of Milne Bay province and also southeastern part of mainland. Initial reports indicate 1 death in Trobriand Islands and 9 missing. From boat sunk off Kitava Island. On Trobriand Island 200 houses, school accommodation and water tank destroyed. Food gardens and coconut trees also damaged. On Gawa Island 28 houses and school classroom destroyed. On Kitava Island 22 houses, 2 classrooms and other buildings damaged. On Vakuta Island 6 houses destroyed. On Fergusson Island 4 houses destroyed and coconut trees damaged. |
FL-1993-000013-PHL
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Flood |
Philippines |
Due to the effects of Tropical Storm 'Rubing' during last days, floods and mudflows have occurred near Mount Pinatubo in northern Philippines. Most affected regions are Metro Manila, Region I and Region III where a total of 200 families (9,828 persons) had to be moved to 27 evacuation centres. […] Latest damage report from National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) indicates: confirmed deaths: 5, population affected: 55,106 families: Metro Manila (6,816), Region I (6,535) and Region III (41,755) total: 258,080 persons, houses damaged: 830, total amount of damage: USD 2.6 million (P 70.126 million). |
TC-1993-000012-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Typhoon 'Kadiang' (international code name 'Flo') hit Northern Luzon on 4 October 1993 causing heavy rainfall, flashfloods and cancellation of domestic and international flights. At 4:00 a.m. on 6 October 1993, the center of the storm was estimated to be over the province of Nueva Ecija in Central Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 85 KPH near the center and gusts up to 105 KPH. The provinces of Pampanga, Nueva Viscaya, Tarlac, Cagayan, Cavite, Bataan, Bulacan and The National Capital Region, including Metro Manila, have been affected with heavy rains and strong winds. Mudflows have been triggered from Mount Pinatubo Volcano engulfing houses in Pampanga province. Unconfirmed media reports indicate 6 persons dead and 20 missing in Nueva Vizcaya province alone. Some 40,000 persons are estimated to have lost their homes due to flooding and mudslides. An estimated 40,000 hectares of rice land were damaged in Central and Northern Luzon. |
TC-1993-000011-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
An area of low pressure formed over the Caroline Islands on 15 June. It moved northwards initially and turned westwards two days later. This low pressure area then developed into a tropical depression on 21 June and was named Koryn while it was 710 km east-southeast of Yap. Early the next day, Koryn deepened further into a tropical storm and moved towards the west-northwest at 23 km/h. Two days later, rapid intensification took place and Koryn became a typhoon with a discernible eye. On the evening of 24 June, Koryn attained its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of about 175 km/h and sea-level pressure of 935 hPa near the centre. It then moved steadily west-northwestwards at 23 km/h landing on northern Luzon early on 26 June. |
TC-1993-000010-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Nell (9328) was the last tropical cyclone to occur over the western North Pacific and the South China Sea in 1993. It began as a tropical depression about 1 080 km southeast of Guam on 20 December. Moving westwards at an average speed of 20 km/h, Nell became a tropical storm on the evening of 24 December and intensified further to a severe tropical storm 24 hours later. It made landfall over the
Philippines on 26 December. After rampaging through the Philippines on a west-northwestward track, Nell entered the South China Sea and turned southwestwards on the evening of 27 December, having first
weakened to a tropical storm in the afternoon. Weakening further on the way, Nell eventually dissipated over water on 29 December. |
VO-1993-000009-PHL
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Volcano |
Philippines |
Mayon volcano, located 330 km southeast of Manila in Albay Province, erupted twice on 2 February 1993 (at 11.00 hrs and 13.11 hrs). It blasted out clouds of hot ash that mixed with rain to form rivers of scorching mud. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) indicated that one of these eruptions lasted 30 minutes and that renewed, and more violent activity could be expected. PHIVOLCS has set the danger zone at six kilometres from the foot of the volcano. […] Affected areas are the Albay towns of Ligao, Camalig, Guinobatan and Daraga, Legaspi city as well as barangays at the foot of the volcano. Electricity was knocked out in major parts of Albay province. According to unconfirmed reports, 34 persons were killed and 25 injured. 16,000 fled their homes to seek refuge in churches and schoolhouses in nearby towns. Seventeen evacuation centres have been set-up to help evacuees in Legaspi city and in Albay province. Rescue operations are being conducted by the provincial disaster coordinating council (PDCC) in co-operation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine army and the local governments of the affected areas. Immediate food assistance is being provided by DSWD. |
TC-1993-000008-VUT
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Tropical Cyclone |
Vanuatu |
Tropical Cyclone 'Prema' hit Vanuatu on 30 March 1993 with sustained winds up to 90 knots. Cyclone has affected large parts of Vanuatu, with Epi, the Shepherd islands and Efate most directly hit. Initial reports indicate 2 deaths, 4 injured, and 115 houses in Port Vila severely damaged. The Port Vila wharf and airport terminal reported to be damaged. |
TC-1993-000007-VNM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Viet Nam |
Kyle (9325) started as a tropical depression about 410 km west of Yap Island on 18 November. Drifting west-northwestwards at about 20 km/h, Kyle intensified to a tropical storm on 19 November and swept across the central Philippines on 20 November. In the Philippines, hundreds of people had to flee their homes due to serious flooding brought by Kyle. Eight people were killed and one was reported missing. Kyle became a severe tropical storm after entering the South China Sea on 22 November and attained typhoon strength early the next day when it was about 300 km north-northwest of Nansha. Peak intensity was reached on the afternoon of 23 November when maximum sustained winds and minimum sea-level pressure were estimated to be 140 km/h and 960 hPa respectively. It landed over Vietnam about 380 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City that evening and soon weakened to a severe tropical storm. Moving further inland, Kyle continued to lose strength and became an area of low pressure on 24 November. In Vietnam, the passage of Kyle caused 71 deaths, 476 injuries. In addition, 59 persons were reported missing. Torrential rain and high winds destroyed 5 600 houses and thousands of hectares of crops. In addition, hundreds of fishing boats were damaged. |
DR-1993-000006-USA
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Drought |
United States |
Severe drought conditions and extreme high temperatures lasted throughout the summer months for much of the southeastern part of the country.The monetary values of crop losses were estimated at $264 million for South Carolina,$165 million for North Carolina, and $500 million for Georgia. |
FL-1993-000005-USA
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Flood |
United States |
Severe and widespread flooding persisted for much of the summer across the upper Midwest causing more than $34 billion worth of damage. |
LS-1993-000004-MYS
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Land Slide |
Malaysia |
The Highland Towers were 3 blocks of 12-story apartment, each block was respectively named Block 1, Block 2 and Block 3. Block 1 collapsed when 10 continuous days of rainfall led to a landslide after the retaining wall of the towers car park failed. |
EQ-1993-000003-IND
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Earthquake |
India |
Latur Earthquake |
ST-1993-000002-USA
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
United States |
"Storm of the Century" hits entire eastern seaboard with tornadoes, high winds, and heavy snows (2-4 feet); $5.0-$6.0 (6.3-7.6) billion damage/costs; approximately 270 deaths. |
FL-1993-000001-USA
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Flood |
United States |
Also known as the Great Flood of 1993; Severe, widespread flooding in central U.S. due to persistent heavy rains and thunderstorms; approximately $21.0 (26.7) billion damage/costs; 48 deaths. |
FL-1992-000008-PAK
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Flood |
Pakistan |
The government has declared a state of emergency following torrential rains in the north and centre of Pakistan since the middle of last week. The worst affected area appears to be Azad Kashmir. Over 2,000 people have been reported killed, roads and many bridges are damaged. Agricultural land and crops are seriously affected. The damage is described as enormous. Government authorities at all levels are undertaking emergency operations. The UN Resident Coordinator has convened the Disaster Management Team, consisting of government, UN and other donor representatives, who are working on a preliminary assessment of damage and needs. |
TC-1992-000007-VUT
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Tropical Cyclone |
Vanuatu |
TC Betsy, with average winds of 80 knots close to centre and gusting to 120 knots, is currently passing through central islands of Vanuatu, i.e. Pentecost, Ambrym, Epi and Malekula. Damage caused by winds and storm surge to coastal villages, infrastructure and buildings reported in northern Efate, Epi and Pentecost. Relocation of people to five evacuation centres underway in Efate. |
TC-1992-000006-VUT
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Tropical Cyclone |
Vanuatu |
Tropical cyclone Fran was the fifth cyclone, and the third within four weeks, to affect Vanuatu during 1991-92. Fran was also the second cyclone to cross the Queensland coast. |
TC-1992-000005-VNM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Viet Nam |
Turning gradually west-northwestwards at 18 km/h, Chuck made landfall over the southern coast of Hainan on the morning of 28 June. A weather observing station (Yaxian: 59948) recorded a mean sea-level pressure of 964.1 hPa as Chuck passed 40 km to its north-northeast that morning. After traversing the southwestern part of Hainan, Chuck entered Beibu Wan that evening. Still maintaining typhoon intensity, Chuck tracked to the northwest at 13 km/h over Beibu Wan. It made landfall over the northern part of Vietnam about 100 km east-southeast of Hanoi on the evening of 29 June and weakened rapidly over land. It finally dissipated in northern Vietnam on 30 June.
In Hainan one person was killed and 19 others were injured. Houses damaged or destroyed totalled nearly 29 000. About 54 000 hectares of agricultural land were affected and almost 1 400 heads of livestock were killed. About 100 hectares of fresh water fish ponds were affected and 89 fishing boats capsized. Direct economic loss was estimated at 223 million RMB. Records of storm surge were also reported along the coastal areas of Guangxi. An estimated 7 000 hectares of rice paddy and fish ponds were ruined. More than 700 dykes were damaged and one person was killed.
In northern Vietnam where Chuck landed, five people were killed, nine were reported missing and three were injured. Tens of ships capsized and dykes were ruined. In Hanoi, low-lying areas were flooded. About 500 trees were uprooted and 140 houses were damaged. |
TC-1992-000004-MMR
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Tropical Cyclone |
Myanmar |
27 dead in Man-aung,Rambre,Kyaukpyu,Thandwe,Taungote and damage cost more than 150.0 million kyat. |
FR-1992-000003-SGP
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Fire |
Singapore |
The fire occurred at the boiler room of the ship tanker "Stolt Spur". Investigation revealed that the cause of the fire was due to the flammable liquid / solvents coming into contact with the naked flame (hot work) at the boiler flat level of the ship. A total of 6 people died in this tragic fire, 60 others were injured and the estimated property loss was in the region of 4 million dollars |
TC-1992-000002-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Andrew (category 5) hit Florida and Louisiana, high winds damage or destroy over 125,000 homes. NOAA reports $26.5 billion in damages. NOAA reports 23 direct deaths (38 indirect deaths). |
TC-1992-000001-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Iniki (category 4) hit Hawaiian island of Kauai; about $1.8 (2.4) billion damage/costs; 7 deaths. |
VO-1991-000013-IDN
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Volcano |
Indonesia |
Mount Lokon volcano in north Sulawesi first erupted Thursday 24 October 1991, at 09:31 hrs local time, followed by several weaker eruptions. Eruption is magmatic (fresh molten rock) throwing ash and smoke up to 2,000 meters high and glowing blocks up to 300 metres distance from crater. Weaker eruptions still continue to date. Few casualties reported. Glowing blocks caused minor damage to buildings. Main road in sub-district of Tomohon is covered by ashes ranging from 4 to 10 centimeters thick. 227 acres of plantation fields were destroyed and another 149 acres slightly damaged. Estimated total loss is USD 1,000,000. According to local authorities, 7,679 out of 9,031 inhabitants from villages Kinilow, Tinoor I and Tinoor Ii were evacuated to neighbouring villages. |
TC-1991-000012-MHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Marshall Islands |
On 28 Nov 91 typhoon Zelda (average windforce of 75-100 mph) caused damage in republic of Marshall Islands. Islands hit are Kwajalein, Majuro, Lae, Ujae, Wotho and Eniwetok. Reports indicate following affected population and damage: Ebeye (on island Kwajalein): no deaths, no cases of serious injuries, 5,000 homeless, 60 percent buildings damaged. Power lines partially cut, hospital still intact. Serious damage to water and sewerage. Islands Ujae and Lae: 90 percent buildings damaged. |
FL-1991-000011-CHN
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Flood |
China, People's Republic |
Torrential rain in Anhui province from 18 May to 19 June with rainfall of over 400 cm in two-thirds of the province, has resulted in the overflowing of rivers and water loggings, causing heavy flooding throughout the province. |
FL-1991-000010-PHL
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Flood |
Philippines |
Heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Uring which struck central Philippines on 5 November 1991 resulted in devastating flash floods in islands of Negros and Leyte. Assessment of damage and needs by local authorities is still underway. Electricity and communications not operational in affected areas. Initial reports provided by Central Office of Civil Defense (OCD) yield following data: casualties: dead 2,155, injured 37, missing 312 (an additional 1,800 persons are unconfirmed missing); population affected: 177,786; damage: 12 bridges totally or partially destroyed. |
FL-1991-000009-VNM
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Flood |
Viet Nam |
UNDRO/UNDP Resident Representative reports renewed serious flooding in Mekong delta which started end August 1991 and continues. Full extent of loss yet unknown. National Committee on Flood and Storm Control reported 18 September 1991 initial list of damages/losses in the southern provinces of An Giang, Long An, Dong Thap and Kien Giang: Deaths 21, Rice fields flooded 68,000 ha, Rice fields destroyed 32,000 ha, Houses flooded 54,000, Houses collapsed 120, Classrooms flooded 2,000, Relocation of households to higher elevations 11,000. UNDRO/UNDP Representative is in consultation with government and will revert as further details become available. UNDRO has requested Un Disaster Management Team to meet with government, donors, and NGO's as appropriate to facilitate consolidated information on damage and needs and country level response. As yet no request for international assistance received. |
TC-1991-000008-VNM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Viet Nam |
Typhoon Frankie, the first major storm to hit Vietnam this year, struck the northern part of the country on 24 July. The most affected provinces are Nam Ha, Thai Binh and Ninh Binh provinces, where heavy rains caused floods, and the wind hit the ports hard, damaging 354 fishing boats. The Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control has provided a consolidated report on the impact of the typhoon as of 28 July. The report states that 41 people have died, 224 are injured and 24 are missing. 22,310 houses collapsed, whilst 194,651 houses were submerged. Approx. 8,000 classrooms were affected by the impact, as well as approx. 2,400 hospital rooms. The committee also reports the loss of 37,755 ha of rice fields, whilst 177,875 ha of rice fields were submerged. Also roads, water resources and electricity equipment have been affected. |
TC-1991-000007-VNM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Viet Nam |
UNDRO/UNDP representative reports that on 17 August 1991, Typhoon Fred struck central Vietnam provinces of Quang-Bin and Ha Tinh. Neighbouring provinces of Than Hor and Nghe affected also. Preliminary information received from national commission on storm and flood control. Damage/losses can be summarized as follows: 5 deaths, 16 injured, 3,331 houses collapsed and 99,630 roofs blown off, more than 40 hospitals, dispensaries and schools, equally affected, dykes, roads, bridges severely damaged and power lines broken, 67,600 ha rice and subsidiary crops flooded, damaged or destroyed, irrigation works seriously affected. |
TC-1991-000006-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
After changing course, Typhoon Ruth reached northern tip of Luzon Island, some 400 km north of Manila, Sunday 27 October. At 1200 GMT 27 October, its position was 18.0 degrees north and 122.0 degrees east, and typhoon forecast to move westward across Northern Luzon. Maximum winds near centre estimated at 200 km per hour (125 mph). According to preliminary information, landslides closed mountain roads leading to city of Baguio. Power lines downed. Four people reported killed by falling trees/roofs. Authorities alerted population in area around volcano Pinatubo against mudflows |
DR-1991-000005-USA
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Drought |
United States |
Drought conditions over parts of the West, Central and eastern U.S. most affected the states IL, IN, KS, MN, OH, OR, PA, SD, and WA. US$6.5b |
FR-1991-000004-MMR
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Fire |
Myanmar |
Meikhtila fire that destroyed 3261 houses and killed 31 people and damaged properties worth 695 million
kyat on 7 April 1991. |
VO-1991-000003-PHL
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Volcano |
Philippines |
Mt.Pinatubo eruption |
TC-1991-000002-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Bob (category 2) hit mainly coastal North Carolina, Long Island, and New England. NOAA reports $1.5 billion in damages. Bob was responsible for six deaths in the region, all in Connecticut. |
WF-1991-000001-USA
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Wild fire |
United States |
The firestorm erupted in a densely populated, exclusive neighborhood with poor vehicle access, causing an extreme amount of damage in less than a 24-hour period. The fire took hold due to very dry vegetation and was quickly whipped out of control by strong local winds.Long-term Strategic Impact: Resulted in a complete overhaul of the State of California Office of Emergency Services emergency management incident command system.Calculated Damages: 25 dead, 150 injuries, $1.7 billion economic losses including 3,354 homes and 456 apartments destroyed. |
TC-1990-000011-IND
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Tropical Cyclone |
India |
Worst cyclone in more than a decade hit southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh 9 May and inflicted serious damage and casualties. UNDRO/UNDP resident representative reports following. Death toll has risen to about 200 while 2.6 million people affected. Extensive damage to road and rail communications with passengers stranded. Many villages isolated and submerged. |
VO-1990-000010-IDN
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Volcano |
Indonesia |
Eruption of Mt. Kelud (alt. 1731 metres) in east java on 10 February 1990 at 11.41 a.m (local time) caused 20 people reported dead, five missing, 81 injured from landslides and falling ash/rocks. Regencies of Blitar and Kediri most affected. 181 houses and public buildings destroyed or seriously damaged. In view earlier warnings for major eruption, 42,770 people evacuated to safer areas. Second eruption reported on 12 February. Two eruptions disgorged estimated total 220 million cubic metres of lava, ash and stones. Most drinking water sources within 35 km radius of volcano polluted by fallout. |
TC-1990-000009-CHN
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Tropical Cyclone |
China, People's Republic |
On August 20, 31 and September 4, 8, severe typhoons successively hit Fuijan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu provinces and Shanghai municipality, generating floods and causing vast losses to lives and property. |
TC-1990-000008-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
One of the most ferocious storms in 1990 occurred late in the season in November. Mike (9025) began as a tropical depression over the Caroline Islands on 6 November about 1 450 km east-southeast of Yap and intensified all the way to a typhoon about 80 km southeast of Yap three days later. Following a snake-like path, Mike reached the waters east of the Philippines late on 12 November. For the next 24 hours, it rampaged across the isles of central Philippines and inflicted severe damage on the country. |
TC-1990-000007-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
One of the most ferocious storms in 1990 occurred late in the season in November. Mike (9025) began as a tropical depression over the Caroline Islands on 6 November about 1 450 km east-southeast of Yap and intensified all the way to a typhoon about 80 km southeast of Yap three days later. Following a snake-like path, Mike reached the waters east of the Philippines late on 12 November. For the next 24 hours, it rampaged across the isles of central Philippines and inflicted severe damage on the country. |
TC-1990-000006-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
One of the most ferocious storms in 1990 occurred late in the season in November. Mike (9025) began as a tropical depression over the Caroline Islands on 6 November about 1 450 km east-southeast of Yap and intensified all the way to a typhoon about 80 km southeast of Yap three days later. Following a snake-like path, Mike reached the waters east of the Philippines late on 12 November. For the next 24 hours, it rampaged across the isles of central Philippines and inflicted severe damage on the country. |
TC-1990-000005-WSM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Samoa |
From 1 to 4 February, Cyclone 'Ofa' hit western Samoa and entire regions are affected. Electricity and telecommunication cut off, water supply interrupted in most areas and some portions of roads completely washed away. Two air strips in Savaii are damaged and transportation between Upolu, Savaii and Pago Pago islands has not resumed at this moment. Although damage assessment not completed yet, government declared state of emergency and requested international relief assistance. UNDP/UNDRO Resident Representative reported preliminary damage assessment as 3 persons missing, 25,000 people homeless, whole population of 170,000 affected, 3,000 houses damaged. Breadfruit, banana, and taro completely destroyed and 10 per cent of coconut damaged. |
FL-1990-000004-VNM
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Flood |
Viet Nam |
UNDRO/UNDP representative in Hanoi reports serious flash floods in Lai Chau and Muong Lay districts. Most affected is Lau Chau province, a poor region inhabited by ethnic minorities, in northwest Vietnam. Floods started during the night of 27 June due to heavy torrential rains. Information received on 9 July from Vietnamese central committee on typhoons and floods reported losses/damages as follows: deaths/missing : 69, injured : 200, people affected : 10,000 with properties lost/damaged, houses destroyed : 1,000, 4 bridges damaged, 30 cars/trucks seriously damaged, 200 ha cultivated land damaged, power supply, telecommunications and public buildings damaged, 7 irrigation works destroyed, all means of communications destroyed, roads and airport flooded and bridges collapsed, thus totally isolating affected area from sources of relief. Only possibility represented by helicopters, with limited load capacity. |
TC-1990-000003-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
An area of disturbed weather hovered over the western North Pacific to the east of Luzon for several days before developing into a tropical depression about 910 km east-northeast of Manila early on 25 August. It moved northwestwards at about 13 km/h initially and intensified to a tropical storm named Becky in the afternoon. It then turned west-southwestwards towards Luzon. Having reached severe tropical storm intensity about 520 km north-northeast of Manila earlier that day, Becky made landfall over northern Luzon on the afternoon of 26 August.
There were 103 people in the Philippines killed during the passage of Becky. A missionary school dormitory and at least 250 houses were buried by landslides triggered by heavy rain as Becky swept across three villages in northern Luzon. Another landslide occurred near a gold mine.
Becky entered the South China Sea around midnight of 26 August. Its circulation grew in size and it attained typhoon intensity about 350 km south-southeast of Dongsha on 27 August. Thereafter, it moved steadily westwards in an almost straight line at a speed of about 22 km/h. A ragged eye appeared temporarily on satellite photographs that evening. Becky passed about 100 km north of Xisha during the day on 28 August and about 50 km south of Hainan Island the next morning.
In Hainan, about 4000 hectares of rice paddy were damaged and other crops such as sugar cane, rubber and lumber were also ruined. An engineering ship and a 7000-tonne cargo ship, 'Alphard', vanished in the high seas with 13 and 22 crewmen on board respectively.
Becky weakened to a severe tropical storm just before landing over central Vietnam about 250 km northwest of Danang early in the evening on 29 August. It crossed Laos and entered northeastern Thailand where it finally dissipated about 470 km north-northeast of Bangkok on 30 August. In the central provinces of Vietnam, about 6600 houses were destroyed and 8900 others were damaged. Three ships capsized and 237 fishing boats were destroyed or damaged. About 160 000 hectares of rice paddy were ruined. The death toll was 15 and thousands of people were made homeless. |
CW-1990-000002-USA
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Cold Wave |
United States |
Severe freeze in the southern and central San Joaquin Valley caused more than $6 billion worth of damage to crops throughout the region. |
EQ-1990-000001-PHL
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Earthquake |
Philippines |
A massive earthquake struck Luzon area and Samar Provinces. The earthquake caused 1,283 death and 2,786 injured. It is reported that 1,225,248 people were affected by the earthquake. |
CW-1989-000004-USA
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Cold Wave |
United States |
A cold weather system at the end of the year brought significant winter weather and freezing temperatures for nearly a week and affected the Eastern part of the country. |
TC-1989-000003-THA
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Tropical Cyclone |
Thailand |
Typhoon gay was the tropical cyclone which caused significant damage in province Chumphon fo Thailand. The storm formed on November 1, 1989 in the southern Gulf of Thailand and it mad landfall on November 4 more than 450 people were dead. |
TC-1989-000002-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Hugo (category 4 hurricane) devastated South and North Carolina with ~ 20-foot storm surge and severe wind damage after hitting Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; over $9.0 (13.9) billion damage/costs (about $7.1 (10.9) billion in Carolinas); 86 deaths (57--U.S. mainland, 29--U.S. Islands). |
EQ-1989-000001-USA
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Earthquake |
United States |
In the Santa Cruz Mountains in the forest of Nisene Marks State Park, about 16 kilometers northeast of Santa Cruz and about 7 kilometers south of Loma Prieta Mountains, California. This major earthquake caused 63 deaths, 3,757 injuries, and an estimated $6 billion in property damage. It was the largest earthquake to occur on the San Andreas fault since the great San Francisco earthquake in April 1906. |
DR-1988-000001-USA
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Drought |
United States |
1988 drought in central and eastern U.S. with very severe losses to agriculture and related industries; estimated $40.0 (61.6) billion damage/costs; estimated 5,000 to 10,000 deaths (includes heat stress-related). |
HT-1988-000001-USA
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Heat Wave |
United States |
1988 drought in central and eastern U.S. with very severe losses to agriculture and related industries; estimated $40.0 (61.6) billion damage/costs; estimated 5,000 to 10,000 deaths (includes heat stress-related). |
DR-1986-000002-USA
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Drought |
United States |
Severe summer drought combined with very high temperatures caused extensive crop damage to much of the southeastern United States. |
AC-1986-000001-SGP
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Tech. Disaster |
Singapore |
The Hotel New World disaster happened on 15th March 1986 at 11.25am. The 6 level building with 1 basement carpark collapsed suddenly killing 33 people. The subsequent rescue effort saved 17 lives out of the 50 people trapped in the rubble. The immediate area of disaster was divided into 3 sectors for easy control and management of all rescue operations.The rescue operations were terminated on 21st March 1986 when all the survivors had been rescued and dead bodies removed. |
CW-1985-000007-USA
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Cold Wave |
United States |
A cold wave brought extreme temperatures and winter storms to much of the Eastern half of the United States in mid to late January. |
TC-1985-000006-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Gloria struck the eastern seaboard and caused more than $11 billion worth of damage to states from North Carolina to Maine. |
TC-1985-000005-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Elena was listed as a Category 3 hurricane as it made landfall from Florida to Louisiana causing more than $3 billion in damage. |
VO-1985-000004-COL
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Volcano |
Colombia |
Eruption of Mt.Ruiz |
EQ-1985-000003-MEX
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Earthquake |
Mexico |
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.1 Richter scale hit Mexico City and other area at 7:19AM, September 19,1985. About 8800 people were killed according to EM-DAT, CRED. |
TC-1985-000002-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Elena (category 3 hurricane) hit Florida to Louisiana; $1.3 (2.4) billion damage/costs; 4 deaths. |
TC-1985-000001-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Juan (category 1 hurricane) hit Louisiana and Southeast U.S causing severe flooding; $1.5 (2.8) billion damage/costs; 63 deaths. |
LS-1983-000002-USA
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Land Slide |
United States |
Unusually late snowmelt combined with precipitation in mid to late April caused a massive landslide that dammed the Spanish Fork River and created Thistle lake. The lake flooded and destroyed the town of Thistle. |
TC-1983-000001-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Alicia (category 3 hurricane) hit Texas causing $3.0 (5.9) billion damage/costs; 21 deaths. |
TC-1982-000001-MMR
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Tropical Cyclone |
Myanmar |
90% destroyed in Gwa,27 dead inStates and Devision,
damage estimated 82.4 million kyat |
TC-1980-000003-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Allen affected Louisiana and Texas when it made landfall on August 7. The storm caused more than $2 billion in damage. |
VO-1980-000002-USA
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Volcano |
United States |
The May 18, 1980, eruption was the most destructive in the history of the United States. Novarupta (Katmai) Volcano, Alaska, erupted considerably more material in 1912, but owing to the isolation and sparse population of the region affected, there were no human deaths and little property damage. In contrast, Mount St. Helens' eruption in a matter of hours caused loss of lives and widespread destruction of valuable property, primarily by the debris avalanche, the lateral blast, and the mudflows.
Landscape changes caused by the May 18 eruption were readily seen on high-altitude photographs. Such images, however, cannot reveal the impacts of the devastation on people and their works. The May 18 eruption resulted in scores of injuries and the loss of 57 lives. Within the United States before May 18, 1980, only two known casualties had been attributed to volcanic activity - a photographer was struck by falling rocks during the explosive eruption of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii, in 1924; and an Army sergeant who disappeared during the 1944 eruption of Cleveland Volcano, Chuginadak Island, Aleutians. Autopsies indicated that most of Mount St. Helens' victims died by asphyxiation from inhaling hot volcanic ash, and some by thermal and other injuries. Accurate cost figures remain difficult to determine. Early estimates were too high and ranged from $2 to $3 billion, primarily reflecting the timber, civil works, and agricultural losses. A refined estimate of $1.1 billion was determined in a study by the International Trade Commission at the request of Congress. A supplemental appropriation of $951 million for disaster relief was voted by Congress, of which the largest share went to the Small Business Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. |
DR-1980-000001-USA
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Drought |
United States |
Central and eastern U.S.; estimated $20.0 (48.4) billion damage/costs to agriculture and related industries; estimated 10,000 deaths (includes heat stress-related). |
HT-1980-000001-USA
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Heat Wave |
United States |
Central and eastern U.S.; estimated $20.0 (48.4) billion damage/costs to agriculture and related industries; estimated 10,000 deaths (includes heat stress-related). |
TC-1979-000001-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
NOAA reports $2.3 billion in losses.
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EQ-1976-000001-MMR
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Earthquake |
Myanmar |
M=6.8,several pagodas in Bagan Ancient City were
severely damaged. |
TC-1975-000001-MMR
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Tropical Cyclone |
Myanmar |
303 dead,10191 cattle lost,246700 homes destroyed,
estimated loss 446.5 million kyat. |
CE-1972-000003-PHL
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Complex Emergency |
Philippines |
In 2003, Manila opened peace negotiations with the MILF in the hope of ending the group's 32-year war for an independent Muslim state on Mindanao. Large-scale fighting broke out in late 2008. The conflict is ongoing.
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TC-1972-000002-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
NOAA reports $2.1 billion in losses. Agnes caused 122 deaths in the United States. Nine of these were in Florida (mainly from severe thunderstorms) while the remainder were associated with the flooding.
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FL-1972-000001-USA
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Flood |
United States |
NOAA reports $165 million in damages and 238 deaths.
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EQ-1971-000001-USA
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Earthquake |
United States |
This destructive earthquake occurred in a sparsely populated area of the San Gabriel Mountains, near San Fernando. It lasted about 60 seconds, and, in that brief span of time, took 65 lives, injured more than 2,000, and caused property damage estimated at $505 million. |
TC-1970-000001-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
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TC-1969-000001-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
This powerful, deadly, and destructive hurricane formed just west of the Cayman Islands on August 14. It rapidly intensified and by the time it reached western Cuba the next day it was a Category 3 hurricane. Camille tracked north-northwestward across the Gulf of Mexico and became a Category 5 hurricane on August 16. The hurricane maintained this intensity until it made landfall along the Mississippi coast late on the 17th. Camille weakened to a tropical depression as it crossed Mississippi into western Tennessee and Kentucky, then it turned eastward across West Virginia and Virginia. The cyclone moved into the Atlantic on August 20 and regained tropical storm strength before becoming extratropical on the 22nd. A minimum pressure of 26.84 inches was reported in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, which makes Camille the second most intense hurricane of record to hit the United States. The actual maximum sustained winds will never be known, as the hurricane destroyed all the wind-recording instruments in the landfall area. The estimates at the coast are near 200 mph. Columbia, Mississippi, located 75 miles inland, reported 120 mph sustained winds. A storm tide of 24.6 ft occurred at Pass Christian, Mississippi. The heaviest rains along the Gulf Coast were about 10 inches. However, as Camille passed over the Virginias, it produced a burst of 12 to 20 inch rains with local totals of up to 31 inches. Most of this rain occurred in 3 to 5 hours and caused catastrophic flash flooding. The combination of winds, surges, and rainfalls caused 256 deaths (143 on the Gulf Coast and 113 in the Virginia floods) and $1.421 billion in damage. |
TC-1968-000001-MMR
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Tropical Cyclone |
Myanmar |
1037dead,17537cattle lost,57663 houses destroyed,
estimated damage 10.0million kyat. |
ST-1967-000002-USA
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
United States |
Record-setting snow fall struck Chicago and much of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana with continuous snow and wind from the early morning hours on Thursday the 26th of January into the morning of the 27th. |
ST-1967-000001-USA
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
United States |
Record-setting snow fall struck Chicago and much of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana with continuous snow and wind from the early morning hours on Thursday the 26th of January into the morning of the 27th. |
TC-1965-000001-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
NOAA reports $1.4205 billion in losses killing 75 people.
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EQ-1956-000001-MMR
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Earthquake |
Myanmar |
The Sagaing earthquake caused large damage to ancient
structures. |
EQ-1930-000002-MMR
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Earthquake |
Myanmar |
M=7.3RS,railroad tracks twist(Pyu Earthquake);about
30 persons killed. |
EQ-1930-000001-MMR
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Earthquake |
Myanmar |
Collapsed houses and other buildings in Yangon and Bago Divisions.It killed approximately 500 people in Bago and 50 in Yangon. |
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TC-2024-000193-VNM
Tropical Cyclone,Viet Nam: At 7:00 a.m. on October 24, the center of storm TRAMI was at approximately 17.4 degrees North latitude; 121.3 degrees East longitude, on the mainland north of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 9 (75-88 km/h), gusting to level 11. Moving in the West Northwest direction, speed 15-20 km/h. Storm Trami is likely to bring heavy rain and flooding to the North Central region from October 27 to 30.
TC-2024-000194-IND
Tropical Cyclone,India: West Bengal and Odisha are bracing for the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana, which formed over east-central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday. The storm is expected to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm northwest of the Bay of Bengal and make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department. According to the IMD, the cyclonic storm is set to bring heavy rainfall to several districts of southern West Bengal, including Kolkata. Isolated places in North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly are among the districts that are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday.
TC-2024-000193-PHL
Tropical Cyclone,Philippines: Tropical storm TRAMI (named Kristine in the Philippines), is moving north-westwards and is approaching the north-eastern coasts of Luzon, northern Philippines. On 23 October at 3.00 UTC its centre was located over the sea, approximately 200 km east of Casiguran, Aurora province, Central Luzon region with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h (tropical storm) and gusts up to 105 km/h.
Following its influence over at least four regions of the Philippines, national authorities report three missing people and one injured person in the Bicol region. In addition, more than 12,600 have been displaced and more than 382,000 affected across Bicol, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula.
TC-2024-000195-IND
Tropical Cyclone,India: GDACS - Tropical Cyclone DANA-24 High humanitarian impact, max wind speed 130 km/h
FL-2024-000197-IND
Flood,India: GDACS - High humanitarian impact in for India.Tropical Cyclone Dana made landfall near the border between Odisha and West Bengal states in India on 24 October 2024. Storm surge caused coastal flooding and strong winds uprooted trees in Odisha. In a report of 25 October, the Ministry of Home Affairs Disaster Management Division said 584,888 people were evacuated to shelters in Odisha and 216,000 in West Bengal.
Heavy rain caused flooding in both states in the days following the storm's landfall. Local media reported 4 people died in floodwaters, including 3 from electrocution, in West Bengal.
FL-2024-000198-SEN
Flood,Senegal: n the last weeks, heavy rainfall has affected northern and eastern Senegal, causing floods and the rising water of the Senegal river, that have resulted in people displacement and damage.
According to UN OCHA, as of 22 October, at least 55,600 people have been affected by flooding across 51 villages in north and eastern Senegal, and more than 1,000 ha of crops have been damaged in Tambacounda, Matam, and Saint-Louis regions.
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