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Stories of hope: places that bounced back from the world's worst weather

Stories of hope after the storm
Houston, Texas, USA
Houston, Texas, USA
Japan
Japan
British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands
Ellicott City, Maryland, USA
Ellicott City, Maryland, USA
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Putumayo, Colombia
Putumayo, Colombia
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Chennai, India
Chennai, India
New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
The Whitsunday Islands, Australia
The Whitsunday Islands, Australia
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Stories of hope after the storm

Whether they’re expected or not, extreme weather events and earthquakes can lead to devastating loss of life and have a long-term impact on the infrastructures and economies of the destinations they hit. But they also often reveal strength and resilience in the face of destruction, and many communities have bounced back thanks to their sheer determination of spirit. From cities reborn from rubble to islands returning to glory after being all but wiped out by hurricanes, we showcase the places that have recovered from Mother Nature's worst. 

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Ella Buchan

18 December 2020

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