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People are powerless against the elements. You can only warn about its approach (and even then not always), but calculate the damage after it. Consider the most expensive hurricanes in US history.
Hurricane Camille, 1969
It may not be the most expensive, but it's worth remembering. On August 17, 1969, one of the most powerful hurricanes in history, called Camille, swept through the Mississippi River region in the United States. As a result of rampant elements, 259 people died.
A tropical storm began on August 14, 1969 shortest time gained power to the level of the third category on the Saffir-Simpson classification scale, passed along the eastern coast of Cuba and, rapidly continuing to increase in intensity, entered the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, causing tremendous destruction on its coastal territories and destroying almost all infrastructure at the mouth of the Mississippi River. The wind speed of the hurricane reached 310 km / h, Atmosphere pressure in the center fell to 679 millimeters of mercury, the recorded wave height was 7.3 meters. 
Camilla was the cause of the subsequent large-scale floods, landslides and human deaths in Mississippi and around mountain system Appalachians in Virginia. In total, the hurricane killed 259 people and caused about $1.42 billion in damage in 1969 dollars ($9.14 billion in 2005 terms) 
Hurricane Andrew, 1992
The cyclone formed in the east Atlantic Ocean on August 16 and approached US territory eight days later. The wind speed reached 270 km/h. Hurricane Andrew destroyed 63,000 buildings. 230 thousand people were forced to leave their homes.
Damage from the hurricane amounted to $27.3 billion. Prior to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Hurricane Andrew was the most destructive hurricane in the United States on record. 
Hurricane Ivan, 2004
Hurricane Ivan On September 2, 2004, an area began to form near Cape Verde low pressure, the next day the hurricane rushed at a speed of 25 km / h. By September 7, the speed of the hurricane had reached 200 km/h. The hurricane approached Jamaica at a speed of 260 km/h. Then "Ivan" turned to the Gulf of Mexico and hit Alabama.
By the end of September, the hurricane reached Virginia and New Jersey. On September 22, the hurricane again swept along the southeast coast, still had time to look into Texas and Louisiana, before disappearing forever. While passing through the United States, the hurricane caused 117 tornadoes. Damage from the hurricane in the US alone reached $18 billion, with total damage over $26 billion. Hurricane Wilma, 2005
The cyclone formed on October 15 in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Jamaica. Gusts of wind reached speeds of 298 km/h. 62 people died, the damage was estimated at $27.4 billion.
This is the most intense tropical cyclone of all ever recorded in Atlantic Ocean before Hurricane Irma. 
Hurricane Rita, 2005
It is one of the most intense US hurricanes and the most powerful tropical cyclone ever seen in the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane formed on September 17, 2005 near the Turks and Caicos. It reached its maximum intensity on September 21, when the wind speed in the hurricane reached 1290 km/h or 80 m/s. At the same time, it was assigned the 5th category of a hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The hurricane made landfall on September 24 near the southern border of the states of Texas and Louisiana, weakening by that time to the third category. On the same day, having finally lost strength, he lost the status of a hurricane and a tropical storm.
The death toll from the hurricane was 120, of which 113 were in Texas. However, only 7 people out of 120 died directly from the hurricane; the rest fell victim to evacuation accidents, disease, and food poisoning. Damage from the hurricane - 18.5 billion dollars. 
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
On August 23, 2005, the most destructive hurricane in US history, which formed near the Bahamas, hit Florida, then passed through the Gulf of Mexico and hit Louisiana and Mississippi. The wind speed was about 280 km/h.
It was a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale, the sixth strongest Atlantic Basin hurricane on record. As a result of the disaster, 1,836 people died, and the economic damage was estimated at $125 billion. The most severe damage was caused to New Orleans in Louisiana, where about 80% of the city area was under water. Congress allocated $110 billion to rebuild New Orleans. "Help us! People, dog, cat.
Hurricane Ike, 2008 Hurricane Ike is the fifth hurricane of the 2008 season to approach the southeast coast of the United States, having previously hit Cuba. 
On September 4, the hurricane was rated 4 on the five-point Saffir-Simpson severity scale. The storm's diameter was over 900 km. The epicenter of the storm was located approximately 1150 km southeast of the city of Wilmington (North Carolina), wind speeds reached 135 km/h. In total (including Cuba), 214 people died, the damage was estimated at $ 38 billion. 
Hurricane Sandy, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is a powerful tropical cyclone that formed in late October 2012 and affected Jamaica, Cuba, Bahamas, Haiti, the coast of Florida and, subsequently, the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. The most severe damage was caused to the northeastern states of the United States, in particular the states of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
The storm killed 185 people, and the economic damage was estimated at $68.7 billion. 
Hurricane Irma, 2017
It is the longest running Category 5 hurricane on record and the deadliest Atlantic hurricane of the 2017 hurricane season.
Hurricane Irma formed on August 30, 2017 near the islands of Cape Verde when a strong tropical wave emerged from the African mainland. Due to favorable conditions, the hurricane intensified into a Category 2 hurricane just 24 hours after its formation. On September 5, Irma became a Category 5 hurricane. Winds reached 297 km/h (gusts of 360 km/h), making Irma the strongest Atlantic tropical cyclone since Wilma in 2005. 
At least 134 people became victims of the hurricane. The material damage is estimated at 64.8 billion US dollars. Hurricane Harvey, 2017
This is a tropical cyclone that heavy rains caused catastrophic flooding in southeast Texas in August 2017. This is the first major hurricane at a US landfall. It is also the strongest hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Harvey killed at least 83 people. Damage - $ 125 billion. Because of the flooding in Houston, looting became frequent, so it was introduced curfew from 22:00 to 5:00. 
The hurricane, recognized as the most powerful in 12 years, claimed the lives of at least 5 Americans. Exact amount casualties and property damage will be announced in a few days. In the meantime, here are the US casualties from the most destructive hurricanes in the past 20 years.
Many of these hurricanes will not recur, if only because it is tradition for the US National Hurricane Center to cross off the names of the most devastating hurricanes.
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Hurricane Hugo, 1989
"Hugo" passed in September 1989 over the northern part of the Caribbean Sea and the east coast of the United States. He was assigned the fifth, highest category on the scale of hurricanes. Max Speed wind - 365 km / h. The number of victims has not yet been established. Numbers from 47 to 86 people are called. At the time, it was the most destructive hurricane on record. The amount of damage is $ 10 billion (hereinafter at the prices of that time).
Hurricane Andrew, 1992
Hurricane Andrew passed through the northwestern Bahamas in August 1992, south Florida and southwestern Louisiana. Assigned category 5, wind speed - 285 km / h. 65 people died, the amount of damage was $ 26.5 billion. It surpassed Hugo in destructive power and until 2005 retained the status of the most destructive hurricane in America.
Hurricane Opal, 1995
In late September and early October 1995, Hurricane Opal brought destruction to Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee. Developed to category 4, wind speed - 240 km / h. 63 people died, damage amounted to $ 5.1 billion.
Hurricane Floyd, 1999
In September 1999, it swept over the east coast of the United States. Category 4 assigned, wind speed - 250 km / h. 87 people died. The damage amounted to $6.9 billion.
Tropical Storm Alison, 2001
Alison, which arrived in Texas in June 2001, did not have hurricane status. With a wind speed of 95 km / h, it brought destruction in the form of anomalous precipitation. In Houston, many houses went under water with a roof. As a result - 55 dead, damage - $ 9 billion.
Hurricane Isabel, 2003
In September 2003, it affected more than 10 states, including New York. Reached category 5 with a wind speed of 270 km / h. The hurricane uprooted thousands of trees and cut off power lines along its entire route, leaving more than six million people without electricity. In North Carolina, a huge wave of Hurricane Isabel washed away part of Hatteras Island, turning it into what is now Isabelle Bay. 51 people were killed, the amount of damage amounted to $ 3.6 billion.
Hurricane Charlie, 2004
A Category 5 hurricane in August 2004 caused massive damage to Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. At a speed of 240 km / h, he was assigned category 5. In some settlements all buildings were destroyed. 35 people died, damage amounted to $ 16.3 billion.
Hurricane Ivan, 2004
Formed in September 2004, affecting Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Texas and the eastern United States. With a wind speed of 270 km / h (category 5), it killed 25 Americans and caused $ 18 billion in damage.
Hurricane Francis, 2004
Formed just three weeks after Hurricane Charlie, Francis hit Florida again in September 2004. Category 4 was assigned at a wind speed of 230 km / h. 50 people were killed, damage amounted to $ 9.8 billion.
Hurricane Wilma, 2005
Hurricane Wilma hit in October 2005. The wind speed reached 295 km / h (category 5), causing great destruction in the state of Florida. The hurricane killed at least 62 people and caused $21 billion in losses.
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
The most destructive hurricane in US history. The wind speed reached 280 km / h (category 5), but the main damage was caused by flooding. The most severe damage was caused to New Orleans in Louisiana, where about 80% of the city's area was under water. The states of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida were also affected. As a result of the natural disaster, 1,836 residents were killed, and the economic damage amounted to $125 billion.
Hurricane Rita, 2005
Hurricane Rita formed in September 2005. The wind speed reached 285 km/h (category 5). The states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Florida were affected. The death toll is estimated at 97-125 people. The damage amounted to $12 billion.
Hurricane Ike, 2008
Hurricane Ike formed in September 2008 and hit the southeast coast at 235 km/h (Category 4). Affected North Carolina and Texas. The hurricane destroyed the town of Galveston, Texas. The number of victims reached 195, damage - $ 29.5 billion.
Hurricane Irene, 2011
Hurricane Irene began in August 2011 and affected a wide area from Florida to New York and Connecticut. The wind speed was 195 km/h (category 3). In America, 45 people died, the damage amounted to $ 10 billion.
Hurricane Sandy, 2012
Hurricane that affected in October 2012 East Coast USA, reached category 3 (wind speed - 175 km / h). The most severe damage was caused to the northeastern states, in particular New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. 73 people were killed, damage amounted to $ 65 billion.
The last few hurricanes that have passed in the United States have clearly demonstrated that even such a powerful superpower is completely powerless before the forces of nature. What is this phenomenon, are there methods to combat it, and what hurricanes in the United States have become the most famous?
How and where does a hurricane form?
A hurricane is usually called the strongest storm, which is formed as a result of the evaporation of water from the ocean. The most favorable conditions for this are in the hurricane belt, which stretches from the coast of West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico. So hurricanes in the usa occur most often, but this phenomenon is not uncommon in other countries.
Water vapor during the formation of a hurricane rises up and twists into a spiral. This spiral draws in more and more moisture, forming a funnel. Spiral bands of cloud clusters gather, which rise to a height of 15-16 km. A hurricane moves at a speed of 20 km/h, but at the same time it continues to suck moisture out of the ocean, gradually adding in size and strength. Purely theoretically, a hurricane can grow until it encounters a zone of low temperature or land on its way. Among all, hurricanes in the USA differ in size, for example, hurricane Francis grew to the size of the state of Texas. And in 1935 Labor Day The Hurricane was 13 km in diameter, but the wind speed in the coverage area was as much as 300 km/h.
What are hurricanes called
It must be said that in recent timeshurricanes in the usa take place not only in the south, they capture the entire country as a whole. It was once customary to give to hurricanes female names and this tradition continues today. But the list of names that is assigned to the most powerful hurricanes turned out to be exhaustive. For 2005, 21 names were prepared, and already in October, the 22nd hurricane formed in the Atlantic Ocean. As a result, letters were called to help Greek alphabet. So far, only Alpha and Beta have been used, but it is far from certain that soon the inhabitants of the Gulf Coast countries, together with weather forecasters, will not learn a few more Greek letters. Forecasts that are based on long-term observations give the most disappointing predictions. In the next 10 years, storms and hurricanes in the US will only intensify in the North Atlantic.
So, in 2003, 17 powerful tropical storms. And of the ten most powerful hurricanes that have swept off the coast of the United States, four occurred more recently. These are natural monsters "Katarina", "Ivan the Terrible", "Rita" and "Vilma", the most famous hurricanes in the United States at the moment.
The most powerful hurricanes in the US
In 2002, due to the approach of Hurricane Lily, the American mission control center from Houston was forced to transfer control of the International Space Station. She was in Korolyov near Moscow, and control was transferred for several days. Two years later, hurricanes in the United States were replenished by a typhoon called Rita, which passed near Houston, and the situation repeated itself. At the same time, two nuclear reactors were shut down in Texas. A month later, Hurricane Wilma stopped nuclear reactors in Florida, and the spaceport stopped working at Cape Canaveral. As you can see, the US hurricanes were very powerful, but all these records were broken by a typhoon called Katarina.
As a result of a natural blow to the state of Louisiana, almost the entire New Orleans was submerged. During the hurricane, wind speeds reached 300 km/h. The number of victims exceeded a thousand people, and in the Gulf of Mexico almost all oil rigs. Subsequently, this led to an increase in oil prices. Hurricane Catarina has been called the most costly natural disaster since it caused more than $35 billion in damage to the country.
The previous record holder was Hurricane Andrew, which in 1992 cost the United States $17 billion, that is, half the price. It must be said that hurricanes in the United States of average strength leave behind approximately 300 million dollars in damage.
Why does the US suffer from hurricanes?
As the main reasons for such a number of hurricanes in the United States, both the onset of a new cycle and global warming, and use against the States climate weapons. They even say that in this way the planet cleanses itself of people who have already thoroughly spoiled the environment.
There is a certain logic in the theory of climate warming. Indeed, the strength and duration of a hurricane depend on the temperature of the water in the ocean: the higher the degree, the stronger the hurricane (it has been proven that a hurricane intensifies by 5% when the temperature rises by one degree). But according to statistics, over the past 30 years, the destructive power of hurricanes has increased by 50%. And from this it follows that either the relationship between the power of the hurricane and warming is calculated using a more complex mathematical formula, or else hurricanes in the usa pass for a different reason.
The cyclicity of hurricanes is a more plausible version. It is noticed that periods of calm are replaced by periods of their activity. AT last time such devastating hurricanes in the United States took place in the 1930s, another burst of activity was observed in the past decade. This means that the Atlantic Ocean is just now at the peak of the next cycle. It follows that the next cycle will begin at the end of the 21st century.
Is it possible to deal with hurricanes in the US?
Ross Hoffman, an American meteorologist, proved that the slightest obstacle in the way will greatly weaken or even destroy hurricanes in the United States. There are also scientific experiments. If, for example, silver iodite crystals are sprayed into the clouds, the wind will decrease significantly, and if the water is dried in the clouds of a hurricane, then the whirlwind will stop by itself. Experiments were made with helium in Florida. It is known that this substance can absorb an amount of water that exceeds its weight by 3,000 times.
But the most realistic way is to predict hurricanes. Teachings from University College London claim that such a system already exists. This is a computer model that can predict the behavior of hurricanes in the United States based on meteorological data. In cases with already occurred hurricanes, the system predicted cataclysms in 74% of cases.
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Hurricanes for the US empty word. Every year they claim dozens, and sometimes thousands of lives.
For a long time now, it has not been surprising for anyone to turn on the TV and see the news about a new storm, tornado, flood in America. The 21st century has become difficult for the American people. About these destructive hurricanes and will be discussed in this article.
The causes of hurricanes are still being debated.
Some say that hurricanes start because of warming air over the ocean. On the one hand, they are certainly right. But meteorologists have calculated that with an increase in air temperature over the ocean by 1 degree, the hurricane intensifies by 5%. So, following this logic, it turns out that the air over the ocean has “warmed up” by 10 degrees over the past 30 years. And, therefore, either the meteorologists who calculated all this were mistaken, or the reason lies in something else.
Many scientists see the reason that the US is testing climate weapons, hence the consequences. But then, why does Columbus write in his notes that the coast of present-day Florida and Louisiana is restless? Then there were no climate weapons, nor the United States as a state in general.
Based on all this, scientists concluded that the clue to the origin of hurricanes lies in their cyclicity. Now the Atlantic Ocean is at the peak of such a cycle, which means that we still have to worry about new "gifts from the ocean" for Americans.
This article is devoted to the hurricanes of the 21st century, just these hurricanes are included in a new cycle, which will repeat next time only in late XXI century. So, the strongest hurricanes in the USA began in 2002: Lily, Isabelle, Charlie, Francis, Ivan, Katrina, Rita, Irene.
Hurricane Lily
On September 21, 2002, meteorologists recorded a center of low pressure east of the Vindwara Islands. On September 24, it passed by the islands, and experts hoped that it would subside. But it was not there. On the 27th, the hurricane scored new strength and hit Jamaica and Haiti the next day in torrential rain. The hurricane then approached Cuba and on October 3 began to move towards Louisiana, gradually gaining strength. He was assigned the 4th category on the 5-point Saffir-Simpson scale. But the hurricane did not bring the fantastic destruction predicted by meteorologists, but only torrential rains, which, however, caused severe flooding. A few days later, the hurricane retreated to the North Atlantic.
experienced the saddest consequences caribbean, but Louisiana got a lot of trouble. In the south of the state, the entire sugarcane crop was lost, electricity was lost from the homes of more than half a million people, and the coastal zone was seriously damaged. As a result, 13 people died, and the amount of property damage amounted to $ 900 million.
Hurricane Isabel
On September 6, 2003, a hurricane formed in the Atlantic Ocean and gradually gained strength, the wind speed in it reached 265 km / h, but soon began to decline. As a result, when Isabelle reached the coast of North Carolina, the wind speed in the hurricane was 165 km / h. As a result, North Carolina and Virginia were the most damaged. The wave washed away part of Hatteras Island off North Carolina, and in Virginia the coast, the cities of Washington and Richmond were badly damaged. As a result, about 6 million people were left without electricity.
The hurricane cost the US $3.6 billion and claimed 51 lives.
Hurricane Charlie
On August 14, 2004, Hurricane Charlie hit the United States, which was assigned the 4th category on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Basic hit across the state of Florida, 2 million people were evacuated from it. As a result, this hurricane cost America 7.4 billion dollars. The hurricane destroyed about a hundred houses. The dead - 27 people.
Hurricane Francis
The residents of Florida managed to relax for a while, in early September they were attacked by a new hurricane Francis. Because of this, the hurricane temporarily stopped the spaceport at Cape Canaveral. The evacuation of people was again required, 2.5 million people had to leave. It was the largest evacuation in the history of the state. The damage caused by the hurricane is estimated at 8-10 million dollars.
Hurricane Ivan
On September 2, 2004, a low pressure area began to form near Cape Verde, the next day a hurricane rushed at a speed of 25 km / h. By September 7, the speed of the hurricane had reached 200 km/h. The hurricane approached Jamaica at a speed of 260 km/h. Then "Ivan" turned to the Gulf of Mexico and hit Alabama. By the end of September, the hurricane reached Virginia and New Jersey. On September 22, it once again swept the southeast coast of the United States, causing flooding, and the next day the hurricane still had time to look into Texas and Louisiana before disappearing forever. Total: 25 human lives and $13 billion.
Hurricane Katrina
It happened at the end of August 2005. The most destructive hurricane in US history. It claimed the lives of almost 2,000 people. Economic damage - 125 billion dollars. The hardest hit was New Orleans, whose dams burst on August 29. There was already a hurricane about this, so read in detail about Katrina in an essay with an obvious title.
Hurricane Rita
The hurricane formed on September 17, 2005, 144 km from Haiti. After 4 days, his speed was 290 km / h and he went to Texas and Louisiana. But on September 24, he had already lost his strength. However, 113 people died in Texas and 7 in Louisiana. In New Orleans, on September 21, an evacuation was again announced.
It is also noteworthy that during the hurricane it was necessary to close the Space Center. Lyndon Johnson in Houston and Internationals space stations observed by Russia. The consequences of the hurricane were estimated at 10 billion dollars.
Hurricane Irene
The hurricane formed on August 15, 2011 east of the Lesser Antilles. Wind gusts reached 190 km/h. About a million New Jersey residents had to be evacuated.
45 people died in the United States, several people in Haiti, Canada and Dominican Republic, in total - 54 people. In New York, subway stations under Lower Manhattan were flooded; in Maryland, one of the power units of a nuclear power plant was turned off. The total damage was, according to some estimates, 10 billion.
Hurricane Harvey raged throughout the weekend in southern Texas and caused an apocalyptic flood. Even worse, the heavy rain is forecast to continue for several more days, while the Harvey will first gradually retreat back to the sea, and a day or two later will again reach the coast. Several deaths have already been confirmed, and meteorologists say that up to 130 millimeters of rain will fall in the most affected areas.
The current devastation is a window into the future of climate change. This is exactly what will happen if humanity is not able to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, or is not prepared for the damage that will undoubtedly be caused in the future.
And before a brigade of pedants inevitably gets involved, it should be said: this does not mean that the cause of "Harvey" was definitely climate change. Global temperatures increase markedly in just a few decades, while extreme weather events are rare and by definition unpredictable. It will take many more years to collect enough data, and only then it will be possible to talk about the reasons.
However, even today it can be said that climate science predicts with a high degree of confidence an increase in the likelihood of extreme weather events caused by an increase in temperature.
This will lead to the fact that the hurricanes that form will be more powerful. There may also be an increase in the number of hurricanes, although this is more difficult to predict with any certainty. But this also does not of great importance. A storm does not need to be defined as a hurricane in order for it to pose the same threat. Simple, severe storms can increase winds, tornadoes, and flooding, and are a major hazard to the Gulf Coast.
And when it comes to attributing the trend of increased flooding directly to climate change, we are on firmer ground (if I may say so).
As highlighted in a 2014 report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, existing models suggest that rising temperatures are causing more severe precipitation extremes in both directions—for both droughts and floods, although most likely areas more with heavy rainfall. "Hurricane Harvey is likely to be more powerful than it would have been without human-caused warming," said climate scientist Michael Mann.
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Politico 31.10.2012The situation is getting worse due to the extremely low level of preparedness in America - especially in the south of the country, where drainage and other elements of flood protection infrastructure are often poorly designed and even worse maintained. South Texas is notorious in this regard - it's not as bad there as New Orleans, which is still not fully restored after Hurricane Katrina, but still bad. According to the ProPublica/Texas Tribune, Houston is becoming more vulnerable to flooding due to continued increases in construction. Prairies absorb water to a certain extent, while concrete and pavement facilitate the rapid movement of water. That is, the construction of roads increases the speed of water movement and its volume, and as a result, flooding occurs. (Head of the local flood control department and member Republican Party, naturally denies that such things happen, and he has no plans to study how climate change could affect this region).
What's more, the Houston area contains some critical infrastructure that is highly vulnerable in the event of a direct strike from a major hurricane. Among them are the Lyndon Johnson Space Center and the Houston Shipping Canal with its largest oil refinery complex in the country. At the time of this writing, the Space Center remained closed but operational while the million barrel per day refineries were closed, and more reports of this kind await us.
Houston was hit by the worst flooding in 100 years, a flash storm with a reported 1% chance per year, in 2015 and 2016. And today, in 2017, we are likely to experience the largest flood in the history of this city (All this, plus suggestive scientific evidence regarding accelerating climate change, suggests that the likelihood figures need to be updated).
This brings me to talk about President Trump. It is not yet clear what will be the response to the disaster, although I certainly do not expect high performance in this regard. Just days before Hurricane Harvey, Trump announced that he was going to repeal President Obama's executive order requiring federally funded buildings to take climate change into account and be built in locations above extreme flood levels.
Since there is a large federal flood insurance program for a significant number of such buildings (which, by the way, is on the verge of bankruptcy due to the huge amount of damage claims that have come in recently), this essentially means introducing government subsidies for construction of houses in places protected from floods.
This is the whole Trump - colossal, almost unimaginable idiocy in every situation. But in this case it must be understood that not acting on climate change puts the United States in danger of physical devastation. If " Islamic state» ( an organization banned in Russia - approx. ed.) planned to blow up the country's largest oil refinery, this would be an immediate justification for unlimited funding and unlimited war. But since in this case we are talking about the abstract and slow scientific process - to this it should be added that one of our two political parties today is experiencing intellectual problems, then we sit here with our hands folded until a catastrophe occurs.
But it has already happened - and the longer we wait, the more expensive and inexorable our efforts to prevent and protect will become. It's time to start taking action.
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