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Global View - Natural Disasters

Bob: Those are the headlines for today, and now

for the international weather report with Mike

Sanderson.

Mike: Thank you, Bob! This past week has been

the beginning of Armageddon for many, a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world. In Switzerland, a

major avalanche was reported in the Alps. Fortunately, no one was injured. Due to to the extreme cold this winter, a blizzard has struck the US Midwest, causing classes in schools and

universities to be temporarily canceled.

Mike: Moving to to Latin American, Ecuador has suffered a six month drought that has not only affected farming, but has also forced the closure of the hydroelectric power plant that provides

electricity for the entire country. In Chile, a

major earthquake that registered seven point

five on the Richter scale struck the southern

region. Losses are reported to be in the billions. Authorities have not yet released an official statement.

Bob: Not a great week for the world! Any good

news?

Mike: I’m afraid not, Bob. One of the major volcanoes in Mexico has erupted, causing major floods and landslides in the region. Meanwhile,

Mexico ‘s coast has been hit by hurricane Liliana and officials say that all the seismic activity leads them to believe that a tsunami may hit Central America, affecting Honduras,

Guatemala and Panama. That’s all the news

we have for today, but stay tuned for updates

on the six o’clock news. Back to you Bob.

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have a Corona.