Category: Natural Disaster
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When was the Last Tsunami in BC
When I heard about a lake tsunami in BC, I was shocked and maybe a little concerned. If a large inland lake can succumb to the effects of a tsunami, then living in Michigan, with the Great Lakes surrounding us, could pose a serious threat. Naturally, I assume floods in British Columbia were a result…
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Worst Natural Disasters in Michigan
While we experience natural disasters such as wildfires, blizzards, tornadoes, extreme cold, and floods, we do not necessarily see these events often. However, we can encounter negative effects from natural disasters in Michigan, like frozen pipes after a long stretch of extremely cold sub-zero temperatures. According to the official government agency, the National Centers for…
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Best Beaches in Outer Banks
For this upcoming summer, instead of heading to the northern part of Michigan for a vacation, I am thinking we could visit our family in North Carolina. My “baby” cousins (who are in their thirties) and are at least seventeen years younger than I, are more like nieces and nephews than cousins. Actually, they are…
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Natural Disasters List
Living in Michigan, especially Southeastern Michigan, we are fortunate that we do not have to face many natural disasters like the West Coast of the United States or the West Coast of Canada experiences, such as wildfires, mudslides, or earthquakes. However, in recent years, we have been affected by natural disasters on the East Coast…
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North Carolina Wildfires
(Is there a history?) From the rolling mountains in the west to the 300 miles of barrier island beaches to the east, North Carolina is filled with natural beauty. The Tar Heel State is home to a wide variety of wildlife as well as hiking spots and parks that people love to explore year-round. But,…
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What Areas of Texas are Most Likely to Get Hit by a Major Hurricane?
One big reason that contributes to the state’s high exposure to major hurricanes is its lengthy coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. This makes cities like Houston, Galveston, and others along the Gulf Coast some of the most hurricane-prone areas in the state. The Lone Star State ranks second among U.S. states most frequently hit…
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Jersey Boardwalk Fire Cause
If you were lucky enough to have my grandmother (Nana) and grandfather (Papa) in your family, you got to grow up in a fun, exciting, traveling, camping family. They were the best – always exploring and taking their grown children and grandchildren along for the ride, wherever the road took us. We consistently traveled the…
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Buffalo New York Snow Melting
Buffalo, New York, is no stranger to blizzards. In fact, if you take a look at newspapers from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries, you’ll see that headlines of local publications often have the term “blizzard” or “snowstorm” in them. Snowmelt with flooding in Buffalo is a potential threat. Its reputation for heavy…
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Why Did it Flood in North Carolina?
The reasons for the recent significant flooding in North Carolina can be attributed to many factors such as but not limited to the following potential causes: According to a report from PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), “The blame for recurring floods of a lifetime can be placed on rising temperatures because of climate change, said Tim…
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Most Common Natural Disasters in Oklahoma
If you’re a resident of Oklahoma, there’s one important fact you have to deal with and that is there will be plenty of natural disasters there. Yeah, you’ll experience natural disasters anywhere in the country, but the type and frequency will vary depending on where you are residing. According to a report from The Zebra,…