Tag: Disaster
Uncovering Nature’s Deadliest Hurricanes with Robotic Drones
Have you ever wondered why some hurricanes transform from relatively mild storms into monsters in just a day? This process, called rapid intensification, is one of the biggest challenges in hurricane forecasting. Imagine you're...
Dollywood Theme Park Hit by Devastating Floods: What You Need to Know
A sudden and severe storm hit Dollywood theme park in eastern Tennessee over the weekend, causing flash floods and chaos for visitors. The heavy rain led to a road collapsing at the park's entrance,...
River Flooding Threatens Small City in Wisconsin Amid Heavy Rainstorm
Emergency officials in Manawa, Wisconsin, were busy rescuing residents who were stranded on flooded roads due to a river overflowing from heavy rainstorm. The situation became critical when the Little Wolf River began overpowering...
Minnesota Bridge at Risk of Collapse Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
A bridge near a Minnesota dam is at risk of collapsing into the Blue Earth River due to heavy rain and flooding. The County Road 9 bridge, located near Mankato, is approximately 40 years...
Fortifying Levees: Battling Floods in Midwestern Towns
Midwestern towns are facing a crisis as rising rivers have caused widespread flooding in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota. The aftermath of heavy rainfall has led to destroyed properties, submerged farmland, and dangerous water...
Recovering from Wildfires: New Mexico Region Hit by Rain and Floods
Heavy rain and flash flooding have hit southern New Mexico, where two wildfires, the South Fork and Salt fires, have been raging. The rain is expected to help firefighters in their efforts to control...
South Florida Suffers Severe Flooding Due to Unprecedented Rainfall
South Florida experienced severe flooding as a result of unprecedented rainfall, causing chaos for residents and commuters alike. The heavy downpours on Wednesday led to flooded streets in many areas, forcing traffic to a...
‘Disaster’: Sicily’s farmers sound alarm as water dries up
Sicily's Farmers Struggle as Water Shortage Threatens Livelihoods
Italy declared a state of emergency due to drought in Sicily a few months ago, impacting farmers and breeders the most. The lack of rainfall is causing...
Sebastian Junger, NYC author of ‘The Perfect Storm,’ explores…
Sebastian Junger, NYC author of 'The Perfect Storm,' explores a near-death experience in new bookSebastian Junger, a renowned author, journalist, and filmmaker, recently released a new book titled “In My Time of Dying,” where...
D-Day: The Irish postmistress’s weather report that helped Allied forces avert disaster
Historic Weather Report at Blacksod Point Lighthouse Saves D-Day"Please check, please repeat." A frantic telephone call from a woman with a cut-glass English accent took Maureen Sweeney by surprise. A short time earlier, the...