Hurricanes start out from storms that brew in the bodies of water that surround the United States to the east, west, and south. When they… ( Read More )
How Tall are the Levees in New Orleans?
New Orleans has problems with subsidence, or sinking, and flooding, thanks to its location. The city began as a French colony that lies between two… ( Read More )
Does Nebraska Get Tornadoes?
Tornadoes can occur any time of year across the country, but the following guidelines can help you prepare for the worst. Most importantly, if you are… ( Read More )
States Canadian Fires Affect
If you’re like me and live in the Midwest or a state that borders our neighbors to the north, chances are last summer you were… ( Read More )
What is Alaska Known For?
Alaska is on everyone’s bucket list for various reasons. Located at the northwesternmost part of North America, “The Last Frontier” offers towering snow-covered mountains, active… ( Read More )
Has a Hurricane Ever Hit New York?
In the warm ocean waters that lie beyond the country’s coasts, storms brew—literally. Warm waters and a slew of other environmental conditions, such as moist… ( Read More )
What is the Hippie Movement?
Photo credit: WALLY MCNAMEE_CORBIS_GETTY IMAGES Born in the early 70’s to hippie parents, I have learned a thing or two about hippies and the hippie… ( Read More )
Does Alaska Have Wildfires?
Wildfires are a natural part of ecosystems. In the cycle of life, wildfires are harbingers of destruction but also ushers of new growth. In the… ( Read More )
Is Georgia Prone to Drought?
Drought is a situation which arises from a lack of precipitation or what’s technically known as precipitation deficit. This happens when the amount of rain,… ( Read More )
Are There Floods in the Desert?
Deserts are dry, arid places that we typically associate with lack of water instead of its presence. So, the question “are there floods in the… ( Read More )