The first danger of a thunderstorm, and the one we all think of first, is lightning. This phenomenon occurs when lightning strikes something (building, tree, object, etc.). The more violent the storm,the more frequent the flashes of lightning and the greater the risk of being struck by li...
Lightning is the most beautiful and dangerous aspect of a storm. According to theNational Weather Service, between 1989 and 2018, an average of 43 lighting-related deaths were reported in the United States each year. Only about 10 percent of the victims of lightning strikes result in deaths —...
Once the body is completely burned, the chamber is then cooled and the cremated remains, which are often still recognizable as human skeletal remains, are swept with a long-handled hoe or wire-bristle broom into a tray. A powerful hand-held magnet is run through the ash to pick up metal...
As climate change stokes larger and more intense wildfires, firestorms are likely to become more common. Here’s why they occur and what makes them so dangerous.
The farmer's words hit him as hard as any thunderstorm. "I just wanted to shoot the storm, but I never thought that what I like is a disaster for others," Liu said. “I felt guilty and decided to do something to help more people learn about meteorology(气象学)." Now Liu makes ...
While the peak thunderstorm period is October to March, severe storms can occur any time. One of Australia’s most costly thunderstorms hit the eastern suburbs of Sydney in April 1999, causing $1.7 billion in insurance claims – a figure that would rise to $3.34 billion today.3 ...
Tornadoes and hurricanes are the most dangerous storms nature can throw at us. They can destroy entire buildings and cause thousands of injuries or deaths. Most people who live in areas susceptible to these storms keep a close eye on weather reports and take cover or evacuate when one is on...
A tornado or severe thunderstorm warning means that a dangerous storm is imminent and you have to seek shelter right away to stay safe. A watch means to prepare. A warning means to take action immediately. It’s always important to take every w...
If you live in Tornado Alley—a spread of plains in the south-central U.S.—you can expect to experience more tornadoes than other portions of the U.S. If you live in an area where tornadoes are not the norm, it doesn’t hurt to learn what causes them, how dangerous they can be,...
The first step is to move to a lower elevation as lightning tends to strike objects that are elevated. Large open spaces are extremely dangerous as are isolated trees that dot the horizon. Basically, you don’t want to be near anything that’s metal or put yourself in a location where yo...