10 Devastating Natural Disasters of the Past Decade

10 Devastating Natural Disasters of the Past Decade

Flood

Residents are transported in a lifeboat to avoid floodwater in Cockermouth, northern England November 20, 2009. Parts of Britain are set to be battered by the worst storm of the year so far, forecasters warned earlier this month, with heavy rain and gale-force winds bringing a risk of flooding and damage from falling trees.

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