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Haiyan storm surges caught Philippines by surprise | |
November 11, 2013 Hours before Typhoon Haiyan hit, Philippine authorities moved 800,000 people to sturdy evacuation centers -- churches, schools and public buildings. But the brick-and-mortar structures were simply no match for the jet-force winds and massive walls of waves that swept ashore Friday, devastating cities, towns and villages and killing thousands, including many of those who had huddled in government shelters. Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20131111/news/711119940/ |