The geography of a storm
by Amina Adebisi Odofin
Last week, Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. The full impact is still uncertain; the water has yet to recede. Videos circulating online show torrents tearing through streets, cars swept away, homes submerged under rising floodwaters. So far, more than 50 people are reported dead—but that number will likely climb once the storm calms and communication lines are restored…
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