Category: Natural Disaster
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USA Wildfire Statistics by State
California has recently had the most properties at risk of wildfire damage by a significant margin. Although they are not the only state in danger. Unfortunately, my “home away from home” state of North Carolina also made the wildfire list at number three. According to The World Population Review, “Wildfires vary in size depending upon…
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What Was the Worst Natural Disaster in Mississippi?
Mississippi is prone to several natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, extreme heat, ice storms and winter weather. This vulnerability is due to its geographical location along the Gulf Coast. The state issues two disaster declarations per year, on average, with The Mississippi Independent reporting that the Magnolia State ranks second in disaster declarations…
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Is Vancouver Prone to Wildfires?
Do fires claim Vancouver as their victim? Well, for starters, Vancouver, British Columbia, is most commonly known as “Raincouver” or “Rain City” because of its high rainfall. The city, which ranks as the ninth rainiest city in Canada, receives an average of 182 mm of precipitation during its wettest months of November to December. However,…
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Does Millsboro Delaware Flood?
Yes, Millsboro, Delaware floods because when it comes to natural disasters, the state of Delaware gets hit by hurricanes, tropical storms, and nor’easters the most. Aside from these, another top hazard that the state has to prepare for is coastal flooding. Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the country, with a mean elevation of 60…
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Mold in Seattle
With the enormous amount of water from all the rain Seattle, Washington receives, it must be particularly important to be vigilant in ensuring that their homes are properly sealed and dry, because dampness in a home can cause a plethora of health problems, especially for those who suffer from respiratory conditions. Typically, if dampness is…
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Does Houston Get Ice Storms?
When it comes to natural disasters in Houston, it’s common to hear about extreme heat, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding. But, every few years, the Texan city of Houston also deals with ice storms. While major events are rare in the city and the rest of Southeast Texas, when ice storms hit the region, they…
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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…