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Published 2026-08-10. Hi A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia leads today’s Top 10 disaster countdown as rescue crews search damaged and collapsed buildings. Also in today’s StormScapes update: the United States remains at Wildfire Preparedness Level 5, major wildfires continue across the U.S. and Canada, flooding is impacting several countries, Mount Etna remains active, and tropical development is increasing. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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