If you ever find yourself walking along the coasts of the Pacific Ocean, there are a couple of things that you should be aware of. If you notice that the ocean starts to recede, that’s a telltale sign that things may be about to get nasty. You don’t want to waste any time checking out the fish in the water or any of the scenery. You’ll be wanting to get out of there fast. Why? Because a tsunami is most likely on its way.
Tsunamis are basically when an earthquake happens underwater, which makes the water displace above it. When this happens, waves can move across the ocean faster than you can blink your eyes- 500 miles per hour to be exact. If you are on the ocean shore, keep your eyes peeled to see if you notice that ocean levels are dropping. While tsunamis typically occur in the Pacific, they can happen anywhere.
If All Golden-Winged Warblers Disappear, a Storm Is Coming
It's not clear whether or not animals will leave a location before an earthquake, but if all the golden-winged warblers fly away suddenly, it’s very possible that a dangerous tornado is in the near future. Back in April of 2014, there was a group of researchers who were tracking this group of birds located in Tennessee. It just so happened that these birds weren’t located in Tennessee anymore.
Once the researchers had checked their geolocators, they saw that these birds had flown to Florida and one that was in Cuba. A few days following this discovery, all the birds flew back to Tennessee after completing a 900-mile round trip. The researchers believe that it was low-frequency infrasound that they heard coming from the storms, which is something people are unable to hear.
A Patch of J-Shaped Trees Is a Landslide Warning
Have you ever seen a patch of trees in a J shape, while hiking in the woods? You may have escaped a very dangerous situation since that’s a sign of an upcoming landslide. The ground is moving very slowly, which is what causes the trees to bend into this odd shape. If you love nature, I’m sure you’ve gone hiking more times than you can count on two hands. Have you ever seen a group of trees together that have grown to form in the shape of a J? If so, it’s very possible that you have missed the scary chance of finding yourself in a very dangerous situation.
The shape of these trees is a sign that there may be a landslide on its way. The ground is moving very slowly which has caused trees like these to form the way that they have. However, that is not the only sign that there will be or has been a landslide already. Have you ever noticed cracks in the sidewalk, dirt, or on roads? Those are more signs that the ground is moving. If there was a landslide in that area before there is a good chance there may be another one on the way. In most cases, landslides typically occur in sloped areas rather than flat areas.
Signs a Bull Is About to Charge
More people will die in a year from cows than they will from sharks, so it’s important to pay attention to their behavior when you’re around them. If you see a cow or bull pawing at the ground, making snorting sounds, you should move very slowly and try to get behind a tree or put something between the two of you. As we all know, bulls are normally the most dangerous and we hardly ever associate cows with being dangerous, but they can be, especially if they have calves.
Bulls can also show signs of aggression when they arch their back and put their heads down. Also, a bull may shake its head from one side to the other and the hair on the back of its neck may become raised. Once danger is present, the bull with lower its head, pointing it towards its target. If you find yourself being a victim, walk backward until you are about 20 feet away and the bull will probably lose its interest.
Cracked Snow Can Mean an Impending Avalanche
Skiing and snow always can always make for a good time, but the snow can become very dangerous if an avalanche begins to waterfall down the mountain. It’s nearly impossible to escape seeing as they travel up to speeds as fast as 80 miles per hour, usually swallowing the people in their path. However, there are signs you can keep an eye out for.
Does the snow give a hallow feeling when you walk on it? Do you have an odd “whumping” sound under your feet? You want to check the snow around you to see if there are any cracks in it. Also, when there has been a heavy snow storm in combination with rain, and the temperatures have risen, it may be safer to stay away from the slopes.