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If you had to choose between riding out a tornado or hurricane, which would you pick? Perhaps even more importantly, where would you go for shelter? While neither scenario is desirable, understanding the dangers of both malevolent maelstroms could help you survive either storm. When comparing disastrous weather events across the full spectrum of collateral…
DetailsAmerica no longer has the monopoly on destruction from tornadoes although gun violence is still an entirely different story. While the US has some of the most diverse microclimates in the world, other nations across the globe see their fair share of chaotic weather. Just take a recent tornado in China as case and point.…
DetailsSchool shootings have become an all too common reality in American classrooms. Schools were once a place of refuge and solace for our children. Today, parents remain on the edge of their seats whenever news breaks of yet another school shooting. “Will my kids’ school be next?” Is often the first thought that streams through…
DetailsDo you remember that sixth grade science experiment with those two liter bottles used to demonstrate the awesome power of a tornado? By filling one with water and taping the bottles together at the opening, your nerdy science teacher (with the pocket protector wide brimmed 80s glasses) could imitate the basic principles of a tornado…
DetailsTrailer parks and mobile homes are like steel coffins during a tornado. Without a solid foundation rooting them to the earth, mobile homes become easy targets for rampaging twisters. Park managers looking to optimize profit typically group these homes in proximity to one another, increasing the chances of death and destruction. Flimsy building materials make…
DetailsWhen you think of New Hampshire, what comes to mind? Do you think of evergreen pine forests and majestic views that stretch on for miles? Or maybe you lick your lips as frontal lobes of your brain project images of warm maple syrup cascading down pillowy fluffs of freshly made pancakes. And if you’re politically…
DetailsNo job is worth more than your life. Four disgruntled Amazon warehouse employees are taking this message to heart following last December’s tornado in Illinois. The storm destroyed a portion of the warehouse’s roof and they became trapped inside. As a result, four amazon drivers are now suing the company. The heart of the drivers’…
DetailsMarch was a busy month for storms as a record-breaking 218 tornadoes touched down nationwide. With most of the storms happening toward the end of the month, this record for most tornadoes is baffling to meteorologists. While March is typically a busy time of year for tornadoes, most tornadic activity is typically reserved for the…
DetailsTornado Alley’s eastwardly trek continues as more than two dozens have hit the region since Monday. This marks the third week in a row with deadly and destructive storms impacting the region. Ten of those killer twisters struck the Palmetto State Tuesday evening. One person was killed when a tornado hit Bryan County, Georgia Tuesday…
DetailsStorm weary residents of the Deep South and Midwest just can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to severe weather. Communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana are once again under a tornado watch. This comes just days after a swarm of twisters damaged these same storm prone areas.…
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