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Who Was Alfred Nobel? The Creator Of Dynamite Later Became A Symbol For Worldwide Peace Award
Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833, and his transition from arms manufacturer to founder of the Nobel Prize is intriguing. Known as the 'dynamite king,' he emerged from a family with ties ...
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‘A serious wake-up call’: Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in Australia’s vital infrastructure
Thousands of residents are mopping up in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred, which has damaged homes and cars, flooded roads and gouged out beaches. Despite all this, the damage could have been so much ...
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Beloved beaches were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred – but most of this sand will return
He is affiliated with Surfrider Foundation Australia. For many people, the most visible impact of Cyclone Alfred was the damage big waves and storm surge did to their local beaches. Beaches in ...
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Australia’s east coast battered by Alfred’s deadly winds, heavy rains
After days hovering off the coast as a Category 2 tropical cyclone and battering a 400km (250-mile) stretch of coastline, Alfred significantly weakened on Sunday, but still left significant ...
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In the wake of Alfred, how do we think about and measure the cost of catastrophes?
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is the latest in a succession of extreme rainfall events to wreak havoc on coastal communities in New South Wales and Queensland. This is a massive area, affecting ...
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Six dead in explosion amid dynamite-fuelled clash over access to mine
At least six people have been killed in a clash between gold miners who used dynamite to create a powerful explosion. The dispute between the rival groups in northwestern Bolivia turned deadly ...
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AI predicted Cyclone Alfred's path and could be the future of forecasting
A week before Tropical Cyclone Alfred was nearing the east coast of Australia, most forecasts were favouring a path either well offshore or near the central Queensland coast. There was a curious ...
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Cyclone Alfred: What we know about rare storm near Australian coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred was expected to become the first cyclone to cross the east Australian coast near the Queensland state capital since 1974. Residents were told to brace themselves for the ...
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AEW Dynamite To Go Ahead Despite Blizzard In Omaha, Mercedes Mone Title Defense Added
Over the last day, a blizzard has hit the American Midwest, where "AEW Dynamite" is set to take place tonight in Omaha, Nebraska, potentially putting the show in jeopardy. Fortunately for those ...
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Cyclone Alfred: 'Worse to come', warns Australian PM - as heavy rain and flooding batter east coast
Anthony Albanese said the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are already being felt across parts of Queensland and New South Wales, with the hours ahead expected to bring more downpours.
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Australia: Trail of destruction as Storm Alfred rages
Tropical cyclone Alfred, which weakened into a tropical low, brought heavy rain and strong winds, triggering severe flood warnings and widespread disruptions after making landfall. https://p.dw ...
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Alfred disaster payments: What help is available, how to claim and what you can get
Il governo federale sta attivando il Disaster Recovery Allowance per le comunità direttamente colpite dall'ex ciclone tropicale Alfred. Source: AAP / Jason O'Brien Residents of south-east ...