Natural Disasters and Hazards

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For 2012, NASA predicts a solar superstorm that would do $2 trillion of damage in the United States! (Video)

By halthouse1 on | From politicsandfinance.blogspot.com

Forecasting a solar superstorm (aka solar megastorm) is easier said than done, but NASA says the world might in fact face one in 2012! An electromagnetic pulse attack , or EM P, could be caused if a nuclear device was detonated in the atmosphere over the United States . This would cause catastrophic damage to the US power grid and cripple the country for an extended period of time. Besides a nuclear explosion causing an EMP , one could occur naturally as a result of a solar superstorm . This...Read Full Story

The Year in Disasters

By tatiana on

This year, like any year was full of disasters, natural and man-made. Cranes unintentionally fell on buildings, fires engulfed acres of land, tornadoes ripped through cities and all of it was captured in photos. Although many of these events sadly left thousands of people displaced, dead or in serious need of aid, imagery captured from these events is both devastating and amazing. So scroll through our photos and take a look at the disasters of 2008. A crane collapsed and riped through a...Read Full Story

Healhty Ways to Deal with Natural Disasters

By drjeanette on | From drjeanette.com

** The Vibrant Moment ** Brought to you in the middle of the month by Doris Jeanette, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist, Enhancement Speaker, Peak Performance Coach ===================================== Teaching the Secret Power of Effectiveness, Energy and Emotions ===================================== Next Teleseminar - Oct. 20, "6 Ways to Tame Your Thoughts - Change Self Cristism into Self Help" taught by Doris Jeanette =============================== 10-20-05 (7:00 PM -8:00 PM) More...Read Full Story

NOAA predicts an above average Atlantic Basin hurricane season: How should you prepare?

By halthouse1 on | From michaelhaltman.com

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts above average hurricane season activity Be prepared in the event a hurricane is bearing down on your city! With NOAA predicting up to 3 to 6 major hurricanes (Category 3,5 and 5) in the Atlantic Basin during the hurricane season which begins on June 1st, businesses and local economies need to be prepared for that potential. “NOAA is predicting the following ranges this year: 12 to 18...Read Full Story

Tomorrow is National Aviation Day

By cruiseready on | From cruisemuse.blogspot.com

Tomorrow is set aside as National Aviation Day in the United States. August 19 was chosen as a day to honor the development of aviation because it is the birthday of one of our great early aviators, Orville Wright. NOAA Hurricane Hunter in flight (public domain photo) As my own contribution to National Aviation Day, I would like to invite you to read my tribute to some folks who do some amazing work in the air today - Hurricane Hunters. Here's the link to the article I wrote about...Read Full Story

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