The blizzard on January 12, 1888 will forever be known as one of the most disastrous storms in history. The storm earned the name “the children’s blizzard” because so many children lives were taken in this malicious storm. Could something have been done to prevent such a large death toll? Yes. If the proper steps had been taken to warn the people of the approaching bad weather, then many could have taken the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their family and livestock.
During these journeys, many polar bears either drown or get lost. Scientists predict that if the movement of sea ice continues, many bears will drift off to an unsuitable habitat, making it impossible for them to return or survive. Polar bears are already suffering the horrible effects of global warming: bears are drowning, birth rates are falling, and fewer cubs are surviving. If global warming continues polar bears could become extinct by the end of this century (Polar bear SOS). Global warming is the result of greenhouse gases.
STRONG STORMS: Winter storms with snow, ice and freezing temperatures in various combinations, are fairly commonplace at Ashford University. A potential for emergency exists when such storms also result in loss of electric power, leaving people without adequate heating capability. Heavy wet snows of early fall and late spring cause most power failures, however ice storms can also cause power outages. Emergency Plan 3 Concept of Operations 1. Operations conducted under this plan require a rapid and coordinated response by the Crisis Response Communication Center (CRCC) Located in St. Clare Hall, A268, the CRCC is designated as the primary control point for coordination and handling of the University’s response to Level 5 emergencies occurring on
Building can be damaged beyond repair due to destructive winds or debris from the tornados. Many of people can be injured or killed by the debris and building
The dangerousness of the snow is revealed as it states, “It became more and more difficult to replenish their fires, even from the fallen trees beside them, now half hidden in the drifts.” (Harte 1182). The snow was so deep that is became a great threat to their very lives. Nature can take many forms; nonetheless, it can threaten the lives of anyone who is faced with its
Scientists warn that our rising temperatures could cause 20 - 30 percent of the Earth's animals to go extinct between now and 2050. Many animals homes and lives are being destroyed because of us being selfish and ignorant. Its not fare for these animals to suffer for ridiculous reasons such as not
Into Thin Air: Free Read Project The book Into Thin Air talks about the author's expedition up Mount Everest on May 10, 1996, which turned into a catastrophic event when eight climbers were killed on one day by a so called 'rogue storm'. In this book, there were many symbols, themes, and irony. Each of the components were crucial in the making of this book by Jon Krakauer. First, there were many examples of when symbols were used. There were three major symbols used in the book and those were the camps, oxygen canisters, and ropes and knots.
They climb mountains that you would HAVE never dreamed of but one expedition they do can cause one of the mountaineers their life. They go through adventurous journeys, over the icy glaciers to the deep dark crevasses. They both show a lot of Grit, guts and determination. One example from “touching the void” is at the beginning of the film, When the camera is taking shots of the mountains ahead. wHEN THE CAMERAMAN IS VIEWING this it gives you the impression that there is a dangerous journey ahead for them and there is a lot of danger involved.
Also with the land itself, it was dangerous. Due to the abundance of rain, the dirt from mountains began to turn into mud. This caused the mountains to slide which resulted in deadly avalanches. Not only was the ground hard to work with, but also the weather. The temperatures were intolerable; some over 100 degrees.
There is also a major concern of what it would do globally to the permafrost. With the world already concerned with shrinking of the ice and the glaciers, environmentalists are concerned that the steam from the oil drilling would also do damage to the already shrinking glaciers. The arctic refuge which is considered a majestic area and the last true frontier would also have to have a pipeline running through the area to help with the transportation of oil. (Mouawad