I have been keeping track of events that occur all over the world for a few years now, and with each passing year, I discover an intensity I never could have imagined. Earthquakes, mysterious "booms", sinkholes, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunami's, the list goes on.
Earthquakes:
No one is unfamiliar with earthquakes. We have seen the destruction from the 8.9 magnitude 2011 Japan earthquake, which caused a severe tsunami. Haiti, Chile, and Indonesia are just a few others that have had recent strong shaking. However, I cannot help but be curious as to what is going on at home (United States). In the past year, there have been multiple earthquakes in Lakeview, Oregon. Each day there is at least five in that area. Oklahoma is another concern. Some say the Oklahoma quakes are caused from fracking. Yes, this is definitely possible. Do we know for sure? We are not 100% sure. In my mind, I view the shaking around the world, focus on the ring of fire, and this begins my thoughts to run. In the past few years, there have been significant earthquakes in Japan, Indonesia, off the coast of Australia, South America, Mexico, Central America, and even Alaska. On the other hand, the United States west coast has not had a significant one in years. Is the big one coming? I cannot answer that. All I can do is wonder, like everyone else. I hope it does not, because that would put many people in harms way. I do not wish that on any person.
Mysterious Booms:
Linda Moulton Howe is a respected journalist who has won numerous awards, including an Emmy and "two dozen TV production and journalism awards"and has been recently researching this "boom" phenomena around the world. On her website, Earthfiles.com, she lists the states that have witnesses to these "booms". The states are: Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Iowa. Michigan was the first to be reported on the news, but since then, they have been reported all over the world. However, the news is not covering them much anymore. Now, one may say that is not many states, considering the entire world is enormous. True, but I am about to blow your mind. This list only entails the United States and is only since the beginning of this year (2015)! Actually, the list was from January 1 - 12, 2015. Twelve days. Thirteen States. Many states had more than one city reporting this phenomenon. So what's going on? As far as we are "told", no one is sure. Ideas are pouring around, as well as conspiracy theories and doomsday scenarios. Unfortunately, we may never know. Maybe someday, with advancement in technology and science, we will know.
Sinkholes:
Though we have not seen many sinkholes in the news lately, the three massive sinkholes in Russia still have my mind boggled. Though, there are many sinkholes that have happened before then and after, and will continue. One theory I have is that with all the ice melting, the Earth is soaking it up. Of course, that loosens the crust (soil, dirt, etc), That is the best solution I can come up with for now. Maybe in time, more opportunities for solutions will present themselves.
Hurricanes and Tornadoes:
We have definitely seen an increase in these two. First, Sandy and Katrina. I do not think I have to talk in detail about either one, because they made headlines world wide. Think for a second though: Think of the size of Sandy. It covered almost the entire east coast! Think of its path: the northern east coast! That does not happen often. Not to mention that was the second one within a decade. How scary is that!
Tornadoes have increased as well. The 2011 outbreak was heartbreaking and record-breaking at the same time. Scientists have seen the tornado destruction path's and intensity increase. Just this year (remember, it is only January 16) southern Georgia has had three tornadoes already! It is not even season for those yet! What is in store for this year? I guess we will have to just wait and watch.
I am not afraid of the future. I am not worried about what is to come. The future is unavoidable, and should be revered. Of course I am curious about the events taking place. I just hope that the outcome is not unpleasant. I also hope the scientists discover the reasons for the intensity of storms, and the mysteries that surround us.
* Moulton Howe, L. (2015). January 14, 2015 - 12 states have reports of mysterious, loud booms in first 12 days of January 2015. Earthfiles.com
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