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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by RE Writer Although hurricanes are rare in Hawaii, their season is from June to November. They often result in tropical storms which can cause damage, power outages and flooding. Hawaii residents have learned, when a storm warning is in effect it pays to be ready. written by Mr. Mark Decherd Scoundrels are everywhere but they love to descend upon areas that are ripe for exploitation such as areas devastated by flooding, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, and earthquakes. No matter what disaster has affected you, beware of the scoundrels that are sure to emerge from the debris. written by Mr. Mark Decherd If you’ve ever wondered why hurricanes arrive like clockwork during “hurricane season,” it’s because conditions are just right. With the warm waters of late summer, low pressure systems, and other conditions in place, hurricanes are born. written by Mark Boardman At any one time there are approximately 1,800 thunderstorms in progress and every second 100 lightning strikes. But clear patterns are now emerging of the occurrence of these bolts from the blue.
written by Mark Boardman The first named storm of the hurricane season is trundling west across the Atlantic. Are we in for a big storm season?
written by Mark Boardman Although global air flow patterns give rise to the principle winds of the earth, there are smaller and often severe local winds that occur across the world. Some of the more famous are described in this article. written by Babu Banik Banik Festivals bring in a lot of joy and celebration. In the midst of all these promp and show, we sometimes forget about the safety of our canine friends, which becomes all the more important during this time. As you are aware, dogs hear so well. They can differentitate between the noises of engines of two cars of same make and prick their ears when their master’s car arrives – a feat impossible for most of us. They can hear about 40 times better than us.
written by Phyllis Benton Natural disasters cause devastation and disruption in our lives, resulting in long-term effects. Tornadoes are one such natural disaster, and in fact, they are the most common and occur the most often. Usually, there are warnings to alert communities before a tornado strikes but not in all cases. << previous page 1 next page>> |