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humanodon · 4318 days ago · link · · parent · post: Super Typhoon Haiyan: Philippines death toll soars.
I think that what flagamuffin touches on is true; people are much more aware of natural disasters now due to communications technologies, somewhat like we are now more aware of crime. As for severity, I'm really not sure. My cousin (who fortunately, lives far north of the typhoon's path) sent me this link. I have to say that what it details seems unlikely, so watch it with a grain of salt. However, what did give me pause is that the U.S. has modified weather patterns before for tactical purposes, notably in Vietnam. Skeptical as I am of the content in the video, I wouldn't be surprised to find that some of the technology we are using might affect weather in unforeseen ways.