World Catastrophes: 2023 Earthquakes, Floods, Fires, Hurricanes

​NOAA: USA 2023 worst year on record for billion-dollar disasters

9-12-23, ​Axios [here] -- A statement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) accompanying its report on the disasters the U.S. experienced 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the first eight months of 2023 — the largest number since records began. With approximately four months still left in the year, 2023 has already surpassed the previous record of 22 events seen in all of 2020. In addition to the Hawai'i firestorm, seven other billion-dollar weather and climate disasters were confirmed this month of September — including August's Hurricane Idalia, which became the strongest storm to hit Florida's Big Bend region in over 125 years after making landfall as a Category 3 Hurricane.

CANADA Wildfires Yellowknife Evacuated

August 2023, Canada Wildfires -- Thousands of people fleeing a wildfire on the outskirts of Yellowknife, one of the largest cities in Canada's north, have crowded into the local airport and the road out of town. Hundreds have also lined up for emergency military evacuation flights. Local officials have given the 20,000 residents of Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories, a deadline of noon Friday (18:00 GMT) to leave. As of Thursday, 8-17-23 the fire was within 10 miles of the city. Territorial fire service said in a statement on Facebook: "Very tough days ahead - with two days of northwest to west-northwest winds on Friday and Saturday, which would push fire towards Yellowknife, " ​ There have been reports of long lines at petrol stations in the city and on the road out of town. More here

Islamic Nation in Arica: Libyan Dam Burst, Floods, Eleven Thousand+ people did not survive [here]
9-17-23, NYPost -- Mediterranean storm "Daniel" sparked the mayhem in another Islamic African nation of Libya. More than 11,000 people have been killed by devastating floods in Libya, with more than 10,000 missing. Survivors now facing the threat of waterborne diseases. Two massive dams burst Monday, 9-11-23 leaving 40,000 homeless. [Interesting that on the same date [the 11th] eleven years ago in 2012 USA Ambassador Christopher Stephens plus 3 heroes were killed by Libyan Islamic terrorists] (1). And in 2001, twenty-two years ago on the same day [11th] the USA was attacked by Islamic terrorists - on 9/11/2001 (2).
Health officials concerned that diseases would arise from the tainted waters bringing another wave of deaths. Dr. Margaret Harris, a spokeswoman for the World Health Organization said: “You’ve got a lot of standing water,” said “It doesn’t mean the dead bodies pose a risk, but it does mean that the water itself is contaminated by everything. So, you really have to focus on ensuring that people have access to safe water."
[1] www.jesus-our-blessed-hope.com/blog/us-foreign-policy-the-hillary-way-see-christopher-stevens
[2] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks 

Islamic Nation in Africa: Morocco Earthquake Kills 800 Plus [here]
9-9-23, NYPost --A magnitude 7.2 quake struck Africa's nation of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains at 11:11 pm on Friday night, Sept 8, 2023. It's estimated the death toll is 800+ injuring 600+, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes in the country’s deadliest tremor in more than six decades. The nearest big city to the quake's epicenter of Marrakesh residents are afraid to go home. Buildings in the old city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, suffered damage. A mosque minaret had fallen in Jemaa al-Fna Square, the heart of Marrakesh’s old city. Miloud Skrout said: “Everything is by God’s will, but we sustained great harm.”
More here: 
www.pbs.org/newshour/world/magnitude-6-8-earthquake-in-morocco-kills-more-than-1000-people-damages-historic-sites