Putting Hurricane Harvey In Perspective

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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have affected many in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. Here's a few ways you can help if you're able: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/how-to-help-donate-to-assist-hurricane-harvey-irma-victims/

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What is a 1000-year flood? https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-a-1000-year-flood

How people respond to flood risks: http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7978833?selectedversion=NBD11859807

Yale survey of climate change risks: http://climatecommunication.yale.edu/visualizations-data/ycom-us-2016/

Hurricane frequency and damage estimates over last century: https://www..wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_hurricane_season#Number_of_tropical_storms_and_hurricanes_per_season

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