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M6.6 Quake Strikes off the Coast of Vancouver Island: AIR

According to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide, a powerful M6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Canada’s Vancouver Island at a depth of 7.1 miles. No injuries have been reported, and there is no tsunami warning in effect, according to …

Two Landfalls by Hurricane Isaac Cause Severe Flooding in Louisiana: AIR

Isaac has made two separate landfalls, both as a Category 1 hurricane, according to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide. The first occurred yesterday evening at low-lying Plaquemines Parish, La. Instead of continuing inland as expected, the storm veered sharply to …