catastrophic
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Nearly three years after a catastrophic storm tore through eastern Libya's port city of Derna killing almost 4,000 people the city is getting back on its feet, but the trauma persists.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
“Because these expenses are big. What do we do if we have a catastrophic event?”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Fennell says a bad shot "could be catastrophic" and is calling on the course to "take responsibility".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Orange County fire official says a potential crack found on a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove might alleviated internal pressure, reducing risk of a catastrophic explosion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
A catastrophic earthquake razed Cahokia in the beginning of the thirteenth century, knocking down the entire western side of Monks Mound.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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