disasters

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Created in 1990, T.P.S. protects immigrants who are unable to return to their home countries because of violence, natural disasters or other great danger.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

And all are scarred by natural disasters that are becoming all too frequent as the world heats up.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

In 1990, Congress authorized this emergency humanitarian relief for non-citizens whose home countries were wracked by armed conflict, natural disasters or other extraordinary disruptions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

TPS is granted by the government to foreign-born individuals whose home countries are unable to accommodate them, due to war, natural disasters or other catastrophes.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Incidents like these are always accompanied by other disasters, and this was no exception.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank