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Internet vs. Forces of Nature

Tsunami, “Snowmaggedon”, earthquakes, and homes in California are slipping into mud maelstroms. Storms come in all shapes and sizes, and that means they can effect just about anyone. If you want to feel prepared and informed, there are some great ways to get natural disaster information quickly through My Yahoo!:

• The Yahoo! News: Weather News feed takes information from various sources and compiles the latest as quickly as any place online.
• Dr. Jeff Master’s WunderBlog is run by someone whose passion and knowledge are almost overwhelming. Images, scientific explanations, and in-depth info on disasters both well-known and under reported are all included.
• Ken Kaye’s Storm Center focuses on hurricanes the science of weather prediction. You will find detailed reporting on current storms as well analysis of the politics and science behind prevention.
• The Weather Channel’s Weather Blog offers friendly and informative explanations to general questions, such as “What’s different this hurricane season?”.
• The source of all sources for weather is probably the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration feed for monitoring storms and other disasters. This is generally where others get their information (like TV news) so why shouldn’t you?

The exchange of information has stirred people to action. May these resources help you feel connected to the plight of the people of Chile and Haiti and their path to recovery.

Apps showcased in this post:

• Add Yahoo! News: Weather News
• Add Dr. Jeff Master’s WunderBlog
• Add Ken Kaye’s Storm Center
• Add The Weather Channel’s Weather Blog
• Add National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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