News Very bad weather storm in Spain

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The discussion highlights the contrasting impacts of a recent disaster in Spain, with Bilbao experiencing no noticeable effects while Valencia faces significant human and material losses. Participants express their feelings about the tragedy, emphasizing the resilience of Valencia and the inevitability of recovery. The emotional weight of the disaster is underscored by vivid imagery, particularly the sight of piled-up cars, which leaves a lasting impression. The conversation also touches on the political context surrounding natural disasters, though some participants suggest focusing on personal reflections rather than political commentary.
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https://bbc.com/news/articles/cx27exg5g33o

Bilbao, where I live, hasn't noticed at all, but Valencia, at the Mediterranean coast, is been a tragedy of human and material loss. The link has got political quotes, as always. Feel free to remove it from the forum.

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Natural disasters are commonly reported under Earth Sciences forum.
 
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It's not worth it. I just wanted to express my feelings. Valencia will recover from this disaster. Life goes on, for sure.
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I think the images of the piles of cars will be what I remember. I can't even imagine the sounds of such an occurrence while it was happening.

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