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Huge Landslide Destroys Ski Resort
April 9th, 2008. Published under Nature. No Comments.
On July 30, 1997 a huge landslide rolled over the Thredbo Ski village in Australia causing massive damage and virtually burying the resort; cars, buildings, people and all! The loose earth, rock, and foliage swept down the slope and crashed into the Bimbadeen Lodge, a multi-level building, used to house guests. Eighteen people died as […]
Delaware Valley Flood Results in Severe Damage
April 9th, 2008. Published under Nature. No Comments.
On August 18, 1955 hurricanes Connie and Diane passed through the Delaware valley area dropping over 8″ of rain. Rushing water swept through the valley carrying with it homes, bridges, and debris. With little warning the Delaware River flooded creating havoc as a result.
As the river swelled it became necessary to evacuate two camps […]
Some of the Worst Tornados in US History Result in Massive Damage
April 9th, 2008. Published under Nature. No Comments.
April 11, 1965 is still remembered by many: that day a brutal string of tornados hit the states of Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan with wind gusts as high as 318 miles per hour, killing 250 people and injuring some 1500 others. The first funnel cloud hit the ground at 1 p.m. with others following at […]
Infrastructure Decimated by Earthquake in Kobe, Japan on January 17, 1995
April 9th, 2008. Published under Nature. No Comments.
On January 17th, 1995 a massive earthquake hit the region of Kobe, Japan. This quake was unique in that it occurred at the intersection of three tectonic plates. This resulted in enormous damage to the area. Buildings collapsed, roads were destroyed, and utilities went offline for days.
An earthquake will cause damage in two ways. Initially […]
August 24, 1992: Hurricane Andrew Attacks Florida, Massive Damage Is The Result
April 9th, 2008. Published under Nature. No Comments.
On August 24, 1992 hurricane Andrew landed in Homestead, Florida laying a path of destruction as it moved through the state. This was the worst storm to hit the area in over 30 years, and many of the people living in the area were new to the region and never had experienced a storm like […]
2003 California Wildfire Worst in Its History to That Time
April 9th, 2008. Published under Nature. No Comments.
In late October 2003 the state of California was slammed with the worst wildfire that it had experienced to that date. Twenty people where killed, and damage to local communities and infrastructure was extensive.
The wild fire extended from the Mexican boarder north to the suburbs of Los Angeles. Hundreds of thousands of acres of forest […]
Forestry Communities in Northern Ontario
April 9th, 2008. Published under Nature. No Comments.
Forestry is one of the key industries in Northern Ontario. Northern Ontario’s forest areas play an important role in providing livelihood to forestry communities all over the region. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, about 90% of the forest area in Ontario is publicly owned. Since aboriginal times, Northern Ontario has been dependant on […]