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More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ #climatedisasters struck world in #2024 - #UN
#Floods, #heatwaves and supercharged #hurricanes occurred in hottest #climate human society has ever experienced
#WMO's report on 2024, hottest year on record. Heatwaves in Japan left hundreds of thousands of people struck down by heatstroke. Soaring temps during heatwaves peaked at 49.9C at Carnarvon in Western Australia, 49.7C in city of Tabas in Iran, and 48.5C in nationwide heatwave in Mali.
theguardian.com/environment/20

The Guardian · More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UNBy Damian Carrington

#NaturalDisasters #hurricanes #flooding #DisasterPrep #VR

'Weather the Storm, a virtual reality simulation that takes users through the effects of storm surge to communicate its devastating and sometimes fatal consequences, is now available for download. The simulation aims to empower coastal residents to actively prepare for hurricanes.'

news.uga.edu/storm-surge-virtu

UGA Today · Storm surge virtual reality simulation designed to save livesCo-developed by UGA for coastal residents, it’s now available for download.