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Mother Nature's Top 10 Freakout Moments of 2011

Kathy Landin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:45:56 +0000

Every year, Mother Nature likes to remind us who’s the boss and 2011 was no different. In fact, it was the second most expensive year on record for insurers, costing $108 billion. Here’

6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:21:58 +0000

Check out the video from this morning's 'The Today Show' after the bump.
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch Tuesday, killing dozens, collapsing buildings and cracking streets.

Prime Minister John Key said at least 65 had died as a result of the disaster and told reporters that the death toll was expected to rise further. "It is a just a scene of utter devastation," he added.

Australian Flood Carries Away Cars [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:57:56 +0000

The massive floods plaguing Australia have resulted in some amazing amateur video. In this example, the videographer narrates as before his eyes cars are simply picked up and carried away by a raging river, which was formerly a calm creek.