When Storms Come – Preparing for Natural Disasters
During the warm months of the year - typically March through September - the potential is higher for floods, hurricanes, storms, and tornadoes.
Apr 28, 2011
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Steve Farmer
Why is Lightning so Dangerous? Neurologic Impact is Overlooked
Lightning strikes kill 40-50 people each year. Do you think you know lightning? Then why is it one of the top three environmental-related causes of death?
Feb 1, 2011
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Elizabeth Batt
The Violent Sky – Lightning
Lightning is a powerful force of nature. How is it form and what are the different types?
Jan 20, 2011
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Hannah Miller
Danger Ahead - Gozo to Malta by Ferry on a Storm Tossed Sea
The nature of fear is subjective and hard to explain. A ferry from Gozo to Valletta forced a group of tourists to confront and deal with their terror.
Jan 17, 2011
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Janet Cameron
The Great Storm of 1703 in England and Wales
The storm which struck the south of England and Wales in November 1703 was the most severe on record, causing damage and loss of life on land and at sea.
Jan 11, 2011
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Jennifer Young
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Annette Phillips - Annette Phillips is the Topic Editor for Natural Disasters. Phillips is also the author of Willow's Ride and a licensed ...