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As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming

As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming
NYT Science Saturday 18 July 2026, 09:01 UTC By Scott Dance 1 min read
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An emergency vehicle at the flooding Guadalupe River in Comfort, Texas, on Thursday.

An emergency vehicle at the flooding Guadalupe River in Comfort, Texas, on Thursday.
Guadalupe River (LOCATION) Comfort (LOCATION) Texas (LOCATION)
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