Nepal Earthquake: Waiting for the Complete Rupture January 16, 2019 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In 2015 Nepal underwent a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Research shows that Nepal could be facing another one much stronger. Scientist from ETH Zurich created a model that showed what the plates looked like near the Himalayas. Because of this model, the scientists have been able to demonstrate what the next earthquake could possibly look like. This also gives them a better idea what to look forward too. Earthquakes try to relieve any tension and stress they have that has built up on the plates. Because of the 2015 earthquake, stress and pressure had been released but near the front of the plates, there was even more tension and pressure created. Even though scientist are trying to prepare and understand the next earthquake, they've revealed this isn't the first time this big of an earthquake has happened. They can not fully determine when another earthquake will happen but they surely can build their knowledge of them! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190116115518.htm
The US won't be prepared for the next natural disaster
This article more or less says the U.S. isn't ready for another major natural disaster. A lot of money each year is spent on natural disasters in the U.S., but that's not necessarily the issue. The article says the U.S. should approach the issue like the dutch. The article suggests that the U.S. should try to prevent these from occurring. There wasn't specifics, but just a general theme.
In 2018 155 billion dollars were spent on natural disasters. There were a couple of hurricanes last year that hit hard. large amounts of the costs were on the hurricanes alone. another event that cost a lot of money was the California wildfires. There is a lot of money being spent on natural events that the US might not be able to keep up.
The US Won't Be Prepared For The Next Natural Disaster https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/18/natural-disaster-preparation-fema-hurricanes
The article talks about The United States' disaster preparedness. According to the article, a group named the National Institute of Building Sciences discovered that the US saved 6 dollars for every dollar spent on disaster preparedness. According to Professor Patrick Roberts, the US too heavily relies on FEMA, and that the US should be spending more on preparedness at the state levels. He points out that there is no responsibility accounted to the local areas when disasters hit, as people are too reliant on federal agencies.
The article talks about the need for preparedness, especially as of now in the midst of the government shutdown, as government agencies that work on risk prevention are currently shut down.
The U.S. House of Representatives have passed a $849 million bill for water related infrastructure in a time where for the past few years hurricane ravaged the U.S. The funds have been said to be planned to be distributed through the EPA. The bill has yet to be passed by the senate and approved by the president but in light of the Shutdown it is unlikely it will be passed anytime soon.
Last night a super blood moon occurred. This means the full moon will be the closest to Earth in this year. The blood part of the title means that the light from the sun will refract on to the moon, giving it a reddish look. In addition to the super blood moon there was also a lunar eclipse. This is when Earth's shadow blocks out the moon.
Passengers stuck on United flight in frigid cold for more than 14 hours Passengers on the United Airlines became very familiar with one another during this flight. Passengers were stuck on the airplane for more than 14 hours with a decreasing amount of food. The flight from New Jersey, to Hong Kong were on the ground in freezing, rigid temperature for what felt like hours. Everyone got off the plane in a safe manor but not after some goosebumps! https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/20/us/united-flight-canada-grounded/index.html
Emma Keehner Flood and Fire Preparations Could Save U.S. Billions of Dollars: https://www.colorado.edu/today/2019/01/10/flood-fire-preparations-could-save-us-billions-dollars
The studies from Colorado University show, if us humans all around the US have saftey precautions from floods and fires, we could save billions. Communities that protect themselves from future hazards like earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and wildfires can save themselves as much as $11 for every $1 that they invest. This article does not just show how much money can be saved, but also thousands of lives that are taken every year to natural disasters. Some ides of precautions are: Raising houses above floodplains or strengthening office buildings against earthquakes to save money and lives in the long run. Researchers claim, there’s a lot to be gained from that kind of forward thinking.
Tornadoes Tear Through South: Extensive Damage Reported in Wetumpka, Alabama
This weekend there were 10 tornados that hit up to four states. Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. In Wetumpka, Alabama there were trees brought down, the police apartment was destroyed and the church was destroyed. There was one major injury reported. https://weather.com/news/news/2019-01-19-mississippi-alabama-tornadoes-wetumpka
Newark United Flight Grounded for 14 hours in Below Zero Temperatures in Canada With 250 Passengers on Board At 3 P.M. Saturday, a flight heading to Hong Kong was diverted to a Canadian airport due to a medical emergency. The flight landed at 9:30, where the passenger was brought to a hospital. As the flight was about to take of once again, there was a mechanical issue. The door to the aircraft would not shut, no matter how many attempts were made because of the frozen temperatures. These passengers remained in the plane in -26 degrees Fahrenheit, for around 14 hours. https://weather.com/news/news/2019-01-21-united-flight-stuck-14-hours
A 16-year-old boy was killed by an avalanche in Australia. Max Meyer was on a skiing trip with his family at St Anton am Arlberg, western Austria, on Wednesday, when he was buried by the avalanche as his parents and 14-year-old brother looked on helplessly. Before rescuers could reach them, the avalanche swept down an extremely steep slope. It took rescuers between 20 and 30 minutes to find the boy’s body.
Ridiculously cold temps in the Northeast could shatter records https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/21/weather/winter-weather-monday-wxc/index.html
The winter storm in the Midwest is bringing dangerously cold weather to the Northeast. Northeastern states such as New York and Rhode Island are setting record low temperatures. Areas of New York are under a wind advisory until Tuesday with winds gusts expected up to 50 miles per hour. In Massachusetts the Emergency Management Agency put out a warning to residents warning them to keep their pets inside and watch for frostbite. The freezing in Boston has prevented hundreds of flights. Temperatures are predicted to be low until Super Bowl weekend.
The US won't be prepared for the next natural disaster
The article states that the U.S. isn't ready for another major natural disaster. A lot of the tax money that the government collects each year goes to organizations that help the families that were effected by a natural disaster in the US. The article suggests that the U.S. should try to prevent these from occurring. There wasn't specifics, but just a general theme. The US would also like to get more fundraisers started to raise a bunch of money so a higher percentage of the US citizens have survival supplies if needed. It was stated that the families that were effected by the California wild fires needed just over $2 million dollars to get survival gear if they needed to evacuate.
Jace Hexom Australia swelters through record-breaking heatwave
An extreme heatwave has been affecting the nation of Australia since Saturday, causing wildlife deaths, bushfires and a rise in hospital admissions. Temperatures on Friday will reach above 42C or 107F in some areas the Bureau of Meteorology predicted. Forecasters have compared heat to the nation's worst ever heatwave in 2013, where the temperature got above 39C for seven days in a row. The record-setters included the outback town of Tarcoola in South Australia which soared to 49C (120F) on Tuesday, and Port Augusta in South Australia which reached 48.9C.
New Zealand's Islands Are Creeping Closer Together
Three years ago a magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook New Zealand's North and South Island. Due to this blast, the islands are moving closer together. The south island moved 14 inches closer to the North Island according to a geodetic scientist. The movement of the islands are to slow for humans to feel, but the Earths crust can. Scientist predicts when the ilands come together the fault lines will rupture and the surrounding area will suffer 14 more earthquakes.
The Midwest hasn't experienced much of a winter, yet this year. The snow and cold air has finally found its way. The Midwest is experiencing large amounts of snow fall. This week they are calling for very cold Arctic Temperatures this week. Some parts may also be experiencing large amounts of rainfall and high winds. On average places are seeing anywhere from 4-12 inches of snow.
Winter storm grounds more than 2,000 flights _____ Especially in the Midwest, the amount of snow fall has been extremely high within the past week. Major airports in Iowa, Chicago, and Minnesota have struggled with the harsh weather, leading them to cancel over 2,000 flights, a high majority of those heading toward the East coast. With the government shut down, airport workers have not been paid in a month. Many are calling in sick or not showing up, so with the bad weather, some airports have closed until conditions improve. Most places are not charging extra fees for people with tickets as long as they are used within two weeks. They are also telling people to not buy tickets for the next couple of weeks because their flight is likely to be canceled or delayed. _____ https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/18/winter-storm-harper-airlines-waive-change-fees-ahead-of-bad-weather.html
Tornadoes Tear Through South: Extensive Damage Reported in Wetumpka, Alabama This weekend four states. Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida where hit by a tornadoes. In Wetumpka, Alabama there were trees brought down, the police apartment was destroyed and multiple homes to many families where destroyed as well. There was only one major injury reported. https://weather.com/news/news/2019-01-19-mississippi-alabama-tornadoes-wetumpka
The usually rushing waters at Niagara Falls have frozen - visitors are stunned by the majestic views
The winter storm which recently swept through the Midwest has now caused parts of the rushing falls to freeze up. Many visitors enjoy the beautiful view of the frozen waters. One tourist said she felt like she was in Elsa's castle. The temperature ranged from 5 to 20 degrees below zero creating an icy wonderland for people to take in. These chilling temperatures are said to continue through the Northeast followed by several wind chills in the next two weeks.
Why the US won’t be prepared for the next natural disaster: January 19
In just the year 2018 the United States has had 3 major disasters, each costing billions of dollars of damage and killing citizens. Hurricane Florence killed 50 people and caused damages that would take 22 billion to fix. Only one month later Hurricane Michael hit Mexico Beach killing 36 people and leaving hundreds with homes. The next month California had erupting wildfires burning down thousands of structures and killing 89 people. A study done this year found that every dollar spent on hazard mitigation saves the nation 6 dollars in future disaster expenses and last year the government spent more than 300 billion dollars on disaster recovery. Ovink says we can't prevent Natural Disaster from happening, but their impact is decreased by preparing ourselves.
Port Augustas in South Australia issued a code red because of how hot it was getting. The heat reached 48.9C. In fahrenheit it would be 120 degrees. This heatwave started Tuesday 15,2019 and was expected to last all that week. On Tuesday Australia reached the hottest heatwave since 1962. South Australia forecasted to have three days of the heatwave. The code red was issued January 15 - January 16.
Colin Cowherd says inclement weather is a break the Patriots need vs. the Chiefs The New England Patriots faced the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. The Patriots are much more experienced than the Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes, the rookie quarterback for the Chiefs, was terrible in the first half of Sunday's game due to inclement weather. However, Tom Brady was on fire due to his experience with cold temperatures. In the second half, Patrick Mahomes became accustom to the weather and forced the game into overtime. The Patriots scored on the first drive of OT to win the game. The weather definitely helped the Patriots win.
In 2018 there was $39 billion in damages done around the world because of natural disasters. The first natural disaster of 2019 has already occurred. Argentina has experienced major flooding, causing lots of damage. There is over $2 billion worth of agricultural damage done. This makes it the most expensive flood in Argentina history. The most expensive flood happened in 1985, which caused $3.1 billion in damages.
When to Ambae? Volcano-hit-islanders long for home
A violent Volcano, Manaro Voui forced people out of their home of Vanuatu's Ambe Island numerous times over the last year. The residents are now living in makeshift camps surrounding islands and many people are anxious to return to the ashy covered homes even if danger has not past.
Four of the ten natural disasters occurred in the U.S. This accounted in 53 billion dollars in economic loss. The four events were the wildfires in California and the hurricanes on the Atlantic coast. There was a total of 394 total disaster across the world causing 225 billion dollars in damage. People are saying that the natural disaster risk is evolving due to socioeconomics. Between 2017 and 2018 it was the most costliest years of natural disaster to date.
This Year’s Natural Disasters Show Climate Change’s Dire Consequences Are Already Here Posted: 12/30/18 Scientists have been studying the climate and the results they have came up with are scary. The national average temperature is supposed to rise by 3 degrees by 2100. Most of the scary results are already happening. Since Fossil Fuels are the highest they have ever been, scientists say these actions have to be changed now or else the world will become an oven. With the climate change, natural disasters are becoming the strongest they have ever been. Everybody is just thinking they are going to keep getting stronger because of the human-forced climate change. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/2018-natural-disasters-climate-change_us_5c0b1cdfe4b035a7bf5b4479
Scientist say that climate change can affect the gender ratio with newborn babies studies show. Overall more females die during pregnancy. Studies also show that more boys are born in places that weather rises and females are born in more places with other environmental changes.
12-year-old girl dies in 'tragic' snow fort collapse outside of Illinois church
In Arlington Heights Illinois a 12 year old girl died after her snow fort collapsed. The young girl was not alone, however, as she was accompanied by her 9 year friend. Her father was pastor at the church where she was playing. At the time it was around 14 degrees out and one report did say she was under for almost 15 minutes. The 12 year old died less then 2 hours later after resuscitation failed. The only comment the police had to say was "It was a tragic accident." She is survived by her two sisters along with her father and mother.
https://www.cnn.com/videos/weather/2019/01/22/tuesday-winter-weather-vpx.cnn In the Mideast we are having record breaking temperatures. This weather already killed serval people. This weather is just going to get worst for the next couple of days. This weather is affecting 18 states and 40 million people.
The Arctic Blast comes from Canada. This deadly winter storm is bringing snow, icy roads, freezing rain and deadly cold air. There are more than 74 million people under a windchill advisory. So far at least eight people have died from this storm. A 12 year old girl died from a snowbank collapsing on her.
In Indoesia on Decemebr 24th there was a volcano that erupted underground on the ocean floor. It made the ocean floor moveup 10 feet. It shook and caused an earthquake. This made a huge wave called a tsaunmi. The wave killed 370 people and injured almost 1016 people and 57 peole are still missing. It also destroyed 611 houses.
://kwwl.com/weather/weather-now/2019/01/24/tracking-blowing-snow-and-dangerous-cold/ This article is about how the temperatures are dropping way below 0. The temperatures are dropping and the wind is picking up and making it dangerous for everyone. The very cold temperatures came to Iowa last night. It is going to continue to get colder over the next few days and bring snow. The winds are going make it feel even colder than the actual temperature. The wind will also blow snow across the roads making it icy.
Passengers stuck on United flight in frigid cold for more than 14 hours https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/20/us/united-flight-canada-grounded/index.html The United airline was supposed to go from Newark, New Jersey to Hong Kong, but it was redirected to the Canadian province due to a medical emergency. They were stuck in the cold for 14 hours with little food. After the passenger got off the plane it was set to take off again, when a mechanical problem happened. Passengers were not stuck in the -20 degree weather until the passenger that needed medical attention was off the plane. Saturday rolled into Sunday and United ordered coffee and donuts for the passengers.
12-year-old girl dies in snow fort collapse outside of Illinois church
On the previous Sunday, two young girls came out to build a snow fort in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The girls were from the ages 9 and 12. The girls were out for an hour and then the parents decided it was time to check on them. The parents went outside to find the collapsed snow fort. They then called the police and then help was sent immediately. The 12-year-old girl was going into cardiac arrest while in the hospital and then later was announced dead. The 9-year-old was announced with hypothermia and doctors report she is expected to stay alive.
Natural gas prices are rising and are expected to continue due to colder temperatures. Gas prices rose in the United States by 13% on Monday. The weather is getting colder and the cold is expected to stay causing the need for more heat. Gas prices had been falling since the middle December due to the above average temperatures. Now that the weather has taken a cold turn the demand for heat has gone up. With the demand for heat up the price of natural gas has rose. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/14/natural-gas-prices-spike-13-percent-on-forecasts-for-long-severe-cold.html
According to international scientists ocean temperatures are warming up around the world even towards Antartica causing the Arctic glaciers to melt. The University of California are saying Antartica is losing 252 billion tons of ice per year. Antartica holds a majority of the worlds fresh water if it were to all melt the average sea level would rise more the 180 ft which is high enough to put the Brooklyn Bridge under water. (Height 276.5 ft)
Two years ago and category 7.8 earthquake shook the islands of New Zealand. This earthquake took the name 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, killed two people, and caused catastrophic damages. The Islands are still feeling the effects of the earthquake, they keep slowly creeping closer to one another, but the movement is far too sluggish for humans to feel or notice.
California just recently had a natural disaster. They had mud slides, flooding and all kinds of things. They had roads that were slick and rock falling. On Friday they had strong winds powerful rain and lots of snowfall. Thats why we take our time during the winter time.
"Frozen Iguana and other ways the cold weather impacts animals in Florida" January 25th, 2019 The recent cold weather has caused problems for the Florida area, especially with one animal. One of the major issues is the iguana population. It is said that in Florida is it common for these creatures to "fall from the sky". When the temperatures drop below 50 degrees, iguanas begin to have less control with regulating their body temperatures. Because they can't keep a safe temperature they go into a state which makes them appear dead, but in many cases they fall comatose. Although most will come back and live normally, many others die and cause many problems for their population. Many other animals such as spiders and potbelly pigs, similar to iguanas, can't handle low temperatures.
Nepal Earthquake: Waiting for the Complete Rupture
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In 2015 Nepal underwent a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Research shows that Nepal could be facing another one much stronger. Scientist from ETH Zurich created a model that showed what the plates looked like near the Himalayas. Because of this model, the scientists have been able to demonstrate what the next earthquake could possibly look like. This also gives them a better idea what to look forward too. Earthquakes try to relieve any tension and stress they have that has built up on the plates. Because of the 2015 earthquake, stress and pressure had been released but near the front of the plates, there was even more tension and pressure created. Even though scientist are trying to prepare and understand the next earthquake, they've revealed this isn't the first time this big of an earthquake has happened. They can not fully determine when another earthquake will happen but they surely can build their knowledge of them!
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190116115518.htm
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/18/natural-disaster-preparation-fema-hurricanes
ReplyDeleteThe US won't be prepared for the next natural disaster
This article more or less says the U.S. isn't ready for another major natural disaster. A lot of money each year is spent on natural disasters in the U.S., but that's not necessarily the issue. The article says the U.S. should approach the issue like the dutch. The article suggests that the U.S. should try to prevent these from occurring. There wasn't specifics, but just a general theme.
In 2018 155 billion dollars were spent on natural disasters. There were a couple of hurricanes last year that hit hard. large amounts of the costs were on the hurricanes alone. another event that cost a lot of money was the California wildfires. There is a lot of money being spent on natural events that the US might not be able to keep up.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2018/12/26/cost-natural-disasters-this-year-billion/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.3ef3035a061d
The US Won't Be Prepared For The Next Natural Disaster
ReplyDeletehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/18/natural-disaster-preparation-fema-hurricanes
The article talks about The United States' disaster preparedness. According to the article, a group named the National Institute of Building Sciences discovered that the US saved 6 dollars for every dollar spent on disaster preparedness. According to Professor Patrick Roberts, the US too heavily relies on FEMA, and that the US should be spending more on preparedness at the state levels. He points out that there is no responsibility accounted to the local areas when disasters hit, as people are too reliant on federal agencies.
The article talks about the need for preparedness, especially as of now in the midst of the government shutdown, as government agencies that work on risk prevention are currently shut down.
The U.S. House of Representatives have passed a $849 million bill for water related infrastructure in a time where for the past few years hurricane ravaged the U.S. The funds have been said to be planned to be distributed through the EPA. The bill has yet to be passed by the senate and approved by the president but in light of the Shutdown it is unlikely it will be passed anytime soon.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.nrdc.org/experts/rob-moore/new-disaster-bill-includes-849m-water-infrastructure
https://weather.com/science/space/video/forecast-for-super-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-tonight
ReplyDeleteLast night a super blood moon occurred. This means the full moon will be the closest to Earth in this year. The blood part of the title means that the light from the sun will refract on to the moon, giving it a reddish look. In addition to the super blood moon there was also a lunar eclipse. This is when Earth's shadow blocks out the moon.
Passengers stuck on United flight in frigid cold for more than 14 hours
ReplyDeletePassengers on the United Airlines became very familiar with one another during this flight. Passengers were stuck on the airplane for more than 14 hours with a decreasing amount of food. The flight from New Jersey, to Hong Kong were on the ground in freezing, rigid temperature for what felt like hours. Everyone got off the plane in a safe manor but not after some goosebumps!
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/20/us/united-flight-canada-grounded/index.html
Emma Keehner
ReplyDeleteFlood and Fire Preparations Could Save U.S. Billions of Dollars:
https://www.colorado.edu/today/2019/01/10/flood-fire-preparations-could-save-us-billions-dollars
The studies from Colorado University show, if us humans all around the US have saftey precautions from floods and fires, we could save billions. Communities that protect themselves from future hazards like earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and wildfires can save themselves as much as $11 for every $1 that they invest. This article does not just show how much money can be saved, but also thousands of lives that are taken every year to natural disasters. Some ides of precautions are: Raising houses above floodplains or strengthening office buildings against earthquakes to save money and lives in the long run. Researchers claim, there’s a lot to be gained from that kind of forward thinking.
Tornadoes Tear Through South: Extensive Damage Reported in Wetumpka, Alabama
ReplyDeleteThis weekend there were 10 tornados that hit up to four states. Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. In Wetumpka, Alabama there were trees brought down, the police apartment was destroyed and the church was destroyed. There was one major injury reported.
https://weather.com/news/news/2019-01-19-mississippi-alabama-tornadoes-wetumpka
Newark United Flight Grounded for 14 hours in Below Zero Temperatures in Canada With 250 Passengers on Board
ReplyDeleteAt 3 P.M. Saturday, a flight heading to Hong Kong was diverted to a Canadian airport due to a medical emergency. The flight landed at 9:30, where the passenger was brought to a hospital. As the flight was about to take of once again, there was a mechanical issue. The door to the aircraft would not shut, no matter how many attempts were made because of the frozen temperatures. These passengers remained in the plane in -26 degrees Fahrenheit, for around 14 hours.
https://weather.com/news/news/2019-01-21-united-flight-stuck-14-hours
A 16-year-old boy was killed by an avalanche in Australia.
ReplyDeleteMax Meyer was on a skiing trip with his family at St Anton am Arlberg, western Austria, on Wednesday, when he was buried by the avalanche as his parents and 14-year-old brother looked on helplessly.
Before rescuers could reach them, the avalanche swept down an extremely steep slope. It took rescuers between 20 and 30 minutes to find the boy’s body.
Ridiculously cold temps in the Northeast could shatter records
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cnn.com/2019/01/21/weather/winter-weather-monday-wxc/index.html
The winter storm in the Midwest is bringing dangerously cold weather to the Northeast. Northeastern states such as New York and Rhode Island are setting record low temperatures. Areas of New York are under a wind advisory until Tuesday with winds gusts expected up to 50 miles per hour. In Massachusetts the Emergency Management Agency put out a warning to residents warning them to keep their pets inside and watch for frostbite. The freezing in Boston has prevented hundreds of flights. Temperatures are predicted to be low until Super Bowl weekend.
The US won't be prepared for the next natural disaster
ReplyDeleteThe article states that the U.S. isn't ready for another major natural disaster. A lot of the tax money that the government collects each year goes to organizations that help the families that were effected by a natural disaster in the US. The article suggests that the U.S. should try to prevent these from occurring. There wasn't specifics, but just a general theme. The US would also like to get more fundraisers started to raise a bunch of money so a higher percentage of the US citizens have survival supplies if needed. It was stated that the families that were effected by the California wild fires needed just over $2 million dollars to get survival gear if they needed to evacuate.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/18/natural-disaster-preparation-fema-hurricanes
Jace Hexom
ReplyDeleteAustralia swelters through record-breaking heatwave
An extreme heatwave has been affecting the nation of Australia since Saturday, causing wildlife deaths, bushfires and a rise in hospital admissions. Temperatures on Friday will reach above 42C or 107F in some areas the Bureau of Meteorology predicted. Forecasters have compared heat to the nation's worst ever heatwave in 2013, where the temperature got above 39C for seven days in a row. The record-setters included the outback town of Tarcoola in South Australia which soared to 49C (120F) on Tuesday, and Port Augusta in South Australia which reached 48.9C.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-46886798
New Zealand's Islands Are Creeping Closer Together
ReplyDeleteThree years ago a magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook New Zealand's North and South Island. Due to this blast, the islands are moving closer together. The south island moved 14 inches closer to the North Island according to a geodetic scientist. The movement of the islands are to slow for humans to feel, but the Earths crust can. Scientist predicts when the ilands come together the fault lines will rupture and the surrounding area will suffer 14 more earthquakes.
https://www.livescience.com/64175-earthquake-pushed-new-zealand-islands-closer.html
The Midwest hasn't experienced much of a winter, yet this year. The snow and cold air has finally found its way. The Midwest is experiencing large amounts of snow fall. This week they are calling for very cold Arctic Temperatures this week. Some parts may also be experiencing large amounts of rainfall and high winds. On average places are seeing anywhere from 4-12 inches of snow.
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Winter storm grounds more than 2,000 flights
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Especially in the Midwest, the amount of snow fall has been extremely high within the past week. Major airports in Iowa, Chicago, and Minnesota have struggled with the harsh weather, leading them to cancel over 2,000 flights, a high majority of those heading toward the East coast. With the government shut down, airport workers have not been paid in a month. Many are calling in sick or not showing up, so with the bad weather, some airports have closed until conditions improve. Most places are not charging extra fees for people with tickets as long as they are used within two weeks. They are also telling people to not buy tickets for the next couple of weeks because their flight is likely to be canceled or delayed.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/18/winter-storm-harper-airlines-waive-change-fees-ahead-of-bad-weather.html
Tornadoes Tear Through South: Extensive Damage Reported in Wetumpka, Alabama
DeleteThis weekend four states. Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida where hit by a tornadoes. In Wetumpka, Alabama there were trees brought down, the police apartment was destroyed and multiple homes to many families where destroyed as well. There was only one major injury reported.
https://weather.com/news/news/2019-01-19-mississippi-alabama-tornadoes-wetumpka
The usually rushing waters at Niagara Falls have frozen - visitors are stunned by the majestic views
ReplyDeleteThe winter storm which recently swept through the Midwest has now caused parts of the rushing falls to freeze up. Many visitors enjoy the beautiful view of the frozen waters. One tourist said she felt like she was in Elsa's castle. The temperature ranged from 5 to 20 degrees below zero creating an icy wonderland for people to take in. These chilling temperatures are said to continue through the Northeast followed by several wind chills in the next two weeks.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/22/us/niagra-falls-frozen-trnd/index.html
Why the US won’t be prepared for the next natural disaster: January 19
ReplyDeleteIn just the year 2018 the United States has had 3 major disasters, each costing billions of dollars of damage and killing citizens. Hurricane Florence killed 50 people and caused damages that would take 22 billion to fix. Only one month later Hurricane Michael hit Mexico Beach killing 36 people and leaving hundreds with homes. The next month California had erupting wildfires burning down thousands of structures and killing 89 people. A study done this year found that every dollar spent on hazard mitigation saves the nation 6 dollars in future disaster expenses and last year the government spent more than 300 billion dollars on disaster recovery. Ovink says we can't prevent Natural Disaster from happening, but their impact is decreased by preparing ourselves.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/why-the-us-wont-be-prepared-for-the-next-natural-disaster/ar-BBSrTuM?srcref=rss
Port Augustas in South Australia issued a code red because of how hot it was getting. The heat reached 48.9C. In fahrenheit it would be 120 degrees. This heatwave started Tuesday 15,2019 and was expected to last all that week. On Tuesday Australia reached the hottest heatwave since 1962. South Australia forecasted to have three days of the heatwave. The code red was issued January 15 - January 16.
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DeleteColin Cowherd says inclement weather is a break the Patriots need vs. the Chiefs
ReplyDeleteThe New England Patriots faced the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. The Patriots are much more experienced than the Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes, the rookie quarterback for the Chiefs, was terrible in the first half of Sunday's game due to inclement weather. However, Tom Brady was on fire due to his experience with cold temperatures. In the second half, Patrick Mahomes became accustom to the weather and forced the game into overtime. The Patriots scored on the first drive of OT to win the game. The weather definitely helped the Patriots win.
https://www.foxsports.com/watch/the-herd-with-colin-cowherd/video/1426229827672
DeleteIn 2018 there was $39 billion in damages done around the world because of natural disasters. The first natural disaster of 2019 has already occurred. Argentina has experienced major flooding, causing lots of damage. There is over $2 billion worth of agricultural damage done. This makes it the most expensive flood in Argentina history. The most expensive flood happened in 1985, which caused $3.1 billion in damages.
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When to Ambae? Volcano-hit-islanders long for home
ReplyDeleteA violent Volcano, Manaro Voui forced people out of their home of Vanuatu's Ambe Island numerous times over the last year. The residents are now living in makeshift camps surrounding islands and many people are anxious to return to the ashy covered homes even if danger has not past.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2019/jan/23/when-to-ambae-volcano-hit-islanders-long-for-home-in-pictures
Four of the ten natural disasters occurred in the U.S. This accounted in 53 billion dollars in economic loss. The four events were the wildfires in California and the hurricanes on the Atlantic coast. There was a total of 394 total disaster across the world causing 225 billion dollars in damage. People are saying that the natural disaster risk is evolving due to socioeconomics. Between 2017 and 2018 it was the most costliest years of natural disaster to date.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/four-climate-influenced-disasters-cost-the-u-s-53-billion-in-2018/
This Year’s Natural Disasters Show Climate Change’s Dire Consequences Are Already Here
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Scientists have been studying the climate and the results they have came up with are scary. The national average temperature is supposed to rise by 3 degrees by 2100. Most of the scary results are already happening. Since Fossil Fuels are the highest they have ever been, scientists say these actions have to be changed now or else the world will become an oven. With the climate change, natural disasters are becoming the strongest they have ever been. Everybody is just thinking they are going to keep getting stronger because of the human-forced climate change.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/2018-natural-disasters-climate-change_us_5c0b1cdfe4b035a7bf5b4479
Scientist say that climate change can affect the gender ratio with newborn babies studies show. Overall more females die during pregnancy. Studies also show that more boys are born in places that weather rises and females are born in more places with other environmental changes.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/health/climate-change-infant-sex-ratio-intl/index.html
12-year-old girl dies in 'tragic' snow fort collapse outside of Illinois church
ReplyDeleteIn Arlington Heights Illinois a 12 year old girl died after her snow fort collapsed. The young girl was not alone, however, as she was accompanied by her 9 year friend. Her father was pastor at the church where she was playing. At the time it was around 14 degrees out and one report did say she was under for almost 15 minutes. The 12 year old died less then 2 hours later after resuscitation failed. The only comment the police had to say was "It was a tragic accident." She is survived by her two sisters along with her father and mother.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/01/21/girl-12-dies-snow-fort-collapse-outside-illinois-church/2636715002/
Deletehttps://www.cnn.com/videos/weather/2019/01/22/tuesday-winter-weather-vpx.cnn
ReplyDeleteIn the Mideast we are having record breaking temperatures. This weather already killed serval people. This weather is just going to get worst for the next couple of days. This weather is affecting 18 states and 40 million people.
ReplyDeleteThe Arctic Blast
The Arctic Blast comes from Canada. This deadly winter storm is bringing snow, icy roads, freezing rain and deadly cold air. There are more than 74 million people under a windchill advisory. So far at least eight people have died from this storm. A 12 year old girl died from a snowbank collapsing on her.
https://www.cnn.com/videos/weather/2019/01/22/deadly-winter-weather-ots-vpx.hln
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ReplyDeletehttps://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2018-12-24/death-toll-rises-after-tsunami-kills-at-least-370-in-indonesia
In Indoesia on Decemebr 24th there was a volcano that erupted underground on the ocean floor. It made the ocean floor moveup 10 feet. It shook and caused an earthquake. This made a huge wave called a tsaunmi. The wave killed 370 people and injured almost 1016 people and 57 peole are still missing. It also destroyed 611 houses.
://kwwl.com/weather/weather-now/2019/01/24/tracking-blowing-snow-and-dangerous-cold/
ReplyDeleteThis article is about how the temperatures are dropping way below 0. The temperatures are dropping and the wind is picking up and making it dangerous for everyone. The very cold temperatures came to Iowa last night. It is going to continue to get colder over the next few days and bring snow. The winds are going make it feel even colder than the actual temperature. The wind will also blow snow across the roads making it icy.
Passengers stuck on United flight in frigid cold for more than 14 hours
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cnn.com/2019/01/20/us/united-flight-canada-grounded/index.html
The United airline was supposed to go from Newark, New Jersey to Hong Kong, but it was redirected to the Canadian province due to a medical emergency. They were stuck in the cold for 14 hours with little food. After the passenger got off the plane it was set to take off again, when a mechanical problem happened. Passengers were not stuck in the -20 degree weather until the passenger that needed medical attention was off the plane. Saturday rolled into Sunday and United ordered coffee and donuts for the passengers.
12-year-old girl dies in snow fort collapse outside of Illinois church
ReplyDeleteOn the previous Sunday, two young girls came out to build a snow fort in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The girls were from the ages 9 and 12. The girls were out for an hour and then the parents decided it was time to check on them. The parents went outside to find the collapsed snow fort. They then called the police and then help was sent immediately. The 12-year-old girl was going into cardiac arrest while in the hospital and then later was announced dead. The 9-year-old was announced with hypothermia and doctors report she is expected to stay alive.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/12-year-old-girl-dies-in-snow-fort-collapse-outside-of-church/70007215
Natural gas prices are rising and are expected to continue due to colder temperatures. Gas prices rose in the United States by 13% on Monday. The weather is getting colder and the cold is expected to stay causing the need for more heat. Gas prices had been falling since the middle December due to the above average temperatures. Now that the weather has taken a cold turn the demand for heat has gone up. With the demand for heat up the price of natural gas has rose.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/14/natural-gas-prices-spike-13-percent-on-forecasts-for-long-severe-cold.html
According to international scientists ocean temperatures are warming up around the world even towards Antartica causing the Arctic glaciers to melt. The University of California are saying Antartica is losing 252 billion tons of ice per year. Antartica holds a majority of the worlds fresh water if it were to all melt the average sea level would rise more the 180 ft which is high enough to put the Brooklyn Bridge under water. (Height 276.5 ft)
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2019/01/16/antarctica-glacier-ice-melt-earth-matters-jennifer-gray-dnt-lead-vpx.cnn
New Zealand's Islands Continue to move closer
ReplyDeleteTwo years ago and category 7.8 earthquake shook the islands of New Zealand. This earthquake took the name 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, killed two people, and caused catastrophic damages. The Islands are still feeling the effects of the earthquake, they keep slowly creeping closer to one another, but the movement is far too sluggish for humans to feel or notice.
https://www.livescience.com/64175-earthquake-pushed-new-zealand-islands-closer.html
California just recently had a natural disaster. They had mud slides, flooding and all kinds of things. They had roads that were slick and rock falling. On Friday they had strong winds powerful rain and lots of snowfall. Thats why we take our time during the winter time.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/01/16/california-mudslides-heavy-rains-threaten-areas-burned-wildfires/2591090002/
"Frozen Iguana and other ways the cold weather impacts animals in Florida"
ReplyDeleteJanuary 25th, 2019
The recent cold weather has caused problems for the Florida area, especially with one animal. One of the major issues is the iguana population. It is said that in Florida is it common for these creatures to "fall from the sky". When the temperatures drop below 50 degrees, iguanas begin to have less control with regulating their body temperatures. Because they can't keep a safe temperature they go into a state which makes them appear dead, but in many cases they fall comatose. Although most will come back and live normally, many others die and cause many problems for their population. Many other animals such as spiders and potbelly pigs, similar to iguanas, can't handle low temperatures.
https://www.clickorlando.com/weather-news/frozen-iguanas-and-other-ways-the-cold-weather-impacts-animals-in-florida