Hurricane Rafael slams Cuba, causes power outage

Hurricane Rafael slams Cuba, causes power outage: See photos of aftermath
Cuba is working to recover after Hurricane Rafael hit the island on Wednesday.   The National Hurricane Center said at 4:15 p.m. ET the storm struck the Cuban province of Artemisa just east of Playa Majana.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Cuba Power Outage
A woman prepares to catch a tossed frisbee during a massive blackout after a major power plant failed in Havana, Cuba, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
Cuba hit by 6.8 earthquake after weeks of storms and blackouts
Cuba faced another disaster, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake, after experiencing multiple storms and blackouts this year. NBC News' Ellison Barber shares how the residents are coping with the latest tragedy.
Damaging 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Cuba amid recovery from power failures, hurricanes
An impactful 6.8 earthquake struck Cuba on Sunday amid a grueling recovery from recent power failures and damaging hurricane activity, officials said. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake "occurred as the result of predominantly strike-slip faulting at shallow depth near within the Septentrional-Oriente Fault Zone."
6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.
Cuba Hit By 6.8 Earthquake In The Wake Of Hurricane, Power Outages
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Cuba on Sunday. Tremors were felt across the eastern region, including Santiago de Cuba, but no immediate injuries or damages were reported. This earthquake follows weeks of severe challenges for Cuba,
Cuba Continues To Be Battered By Nature, Enduring Back-to-Back Earthquakes After Large Hurricane
Two strong earthquakes struck Cuba's southeastern region just days after Hurricane Rafael, further impairing the country's recovery efforts and causing more destruction.
Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall In Cuba, Here’s How It’s Impacting Travel
Hurricane Rafael’s destruction in Cuba might impact travel plans for those going to and from the Caribbean country. The storm devastatingly hit the island as a Category 3 on November 6. The natural disaster knocked out the national electrical grid,
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Cuba’s massive power outage extends into the weekend
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Massive blackout hits Cuba, prompting government to shutter schools and workplaces
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Power Goes Out on Entire Island of Cuba, Leaving 10 Million in the Dark
the chief of Cuba's electrical union known as UNE, said that the increased energy demand from small- and medium-sized companies as well as home air conditioners have led to the power outage.
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