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Invasive Fungal Infections after Natural Disasters
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2014 The link between natural disasters and subsequent fungal infections in disaster-affected persons has been increasingly recognized. Fungal respiratory conditions associated with disasters include coccidioidomycosis, and fungi are among several organisms ...
Kaitlin Benedict, Benjamin J. Park
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, 2002 This lesson introduces the basics about how tornadoes are formed, and where and when they are most likely to occur. It includes a review of the current research on tornadoes and how scientists are trying to predict them.
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Wind flow characteristics of multi-vortex tornadoes and their wind effects on residential houses [PDF]
, 2022 Tornadoes strike the USA very frequently, with an average of 1200 reports per year, and the average annual tornado-induced property loss has reached $10B.
Zhao, Yi
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How Thunderstorms Are Changing in Mexico: Trends and Characteristics
International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.Thunderstorm days in Mexico have increased significantly since 1992, with pronounced regional and seasonal contrasts. Increasing moisture emerges as the most spatially coherent environmental signal. At the same time, enhanced instability characterizes northeastern and central Mexico, revealing distinct regional controls on thunderstorm activity and ...
José Francisco León‐Cruz +3 more
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Corrosion of Potential Canister Materials During Oxic to Anoxic Transient in Compacted Bentonite
Materials and Corrosion, EarlyView.A comprehensive analytical approach was applied to investigate material degradation phenomena of cast iron and copper as potential canister materials for the safe disposal of high‐level radioactive waste, as well as compacted bentonite exposed to artificial water relevant for disposal. ABSTRACT The long‐term performance of the engineered barrier system
Louisa Panjiyar +3 more
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, 1996 In this article the Why Files examines tornadoes. Topics covered include: what tornadoes are, where they get their energy, the latest word on prediction, how to protect yourself, and how tornadoes affect the natural landscape.
David Tenenbaum
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Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To determine the cost‐effectiveness of the bony obliteration tympanoplasty compared with canal wall up without obliteration in cholesteatoma surgery from a healthcare payer perspective. Study design State‐transition Markov model. Setting Tertiary care center in the Netherlands. Methods A state‐transition Markov model was developed to
Tom R. von Hebel +5 more
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, 2008 Hurricanes South of Grand Island 1935 On the horizon two tornadoes descend from a dark gray cloud over a ...
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Pest Management Science, EarlyView.Norway rat ectoparasite burden varied by residential microhabitat, host traits, and trap type, showing that urban rodent management should address both rat burden and ectoparasite persistence in residential buildings. Abstract BACKGROUND Norway rats, Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout), can carry ectoparasites of public health importance.
Babatunji Daramola +3 more
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