Wind

earthquake under my feet. I shivered watching the electrical, rain storm take over like a fiery beast this early, fall afternoon, and pulled my last cigarette from a worn Marlboro pack that had seen better days. Goosebumps became a reality as I heard the wind scream through the old paint-peeled windows. Click. Click. Click. The old, worn Zippo lighter my grandfather, whom died two years ago, had given it…

Jordan Russell Geology 111 Natural Disasters Due 11/20/15 New Hanover County: When Disaster Strikes Natural disasters happen all the time. Most of the natural disasters that occur do not have a direct impact on our specific location. Many times, people do not prepare for natural disasters when warned, and are not prepared with the necessary tools in case one strikes without prior knowledge. The knowledge of what to have, or what to do, can go a long way in helping determine the impact of a…

Ever ridden a horse? Ever felt the wind whip through your hair as you galloped at full speed through an open field? If you have then you know the freeing feeling that goes along with it. The sensation of flying that encompasses you leaving you feeling liberated. But some have never experienced this incredible emotion. Some choose to look at horseback riders and laugh, they might even mumble something to themselves about a waste of time or money as well. They see horseback riding as a worthless…

In “The Storm” Kate Chopin introduces Calixta, her family, and her soon to be lover, Sir Alcee Laballiere. Calixta does not notice the upcoming storm at first, along with Sir Alcee as he rides on his horse towards her gallery, but they both approach her quietly and eventually catch her off guard. Throughout the short story, the tempest escalates in severity, while the “storm” of love and untouched emotions inside the house escalates in intimacy. By using the physical weather change as a metaphor…

a result of Hurricane Otto because “All that rain combined with Central America 's higher terrain could cause deadly flooding and mudslides” (Morgan, 2016). This can cause major damage to these Middle America countries. Flooding can be worse than winds because water damage can lead to mold and sometimes never leave an area. (Flood Basics, 2016). These Middle America countries have to deal with resulting issues from floods every…

Big Bird Imagine being a fledgling, soaring through the sky, the wind fluttering through your feathers. Complete freedom. Then suddenly, the cool autumn breeze turns into a slicing gust of winter air. You become sick and cold. You realize you are alone in the world and have nowhere to go. This is how I found my soon to be budgie. It was the beginning of winter, just before a harsh cold front hit, when I found and rescued a sickly budgie from the forces of Mother Nature, just a year ago.…

On March 30, 2013, a Eurocopter AS350 B3 helicopter crashed during a search and rescue mission (SAR) (NTSB 911AA Eurocopter, 2014). Earlier that day an individual wrecked on a snowmobile near Talkeetna, and called the Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS). The dispatcher who received the call tried to set up a local land rescue. However, no local troopers were on duty, and no locals with SAR experience were willing to take the mission due to the deteriorating weather conditions. Once the…

of the northwest. It blew all day and all night. By mid-afternoon the next day four foot high drifts blocked our lightly-traveled country road. Not only was the snow deep, but it had been hardened to near concrete consistency by sustained 45 mph winds. The depth and hardness of the snow made it impossible for the township plow to bust through the drifts so we had to wait for the county rotary plow. We were blocked in for three weeks. SURVIVAL BOMBS As a typical farm family of the…

whispered, lying her head upon the winter breeds. My eyes shifted, but I was all too aware of how true her words rang. The gentle snowflakes could lull any tired soul into an infinite slumber. And I was certainly exhausted. The gentle song of the winds brought its chill upon us, and we were enchanted by these lyrics the heavens bestowed upon us. The silence was broken only by our steady breathing and whispers. After so many years, my heart could finally find peace amidst the chaos in the single…

at least half up, I told them they needed to come outside- right away. Then, I rushed out of our hut to see if others had noticed. When I stepped outside, all I could hear was the constant pattering of the rain splashing down to the ground, and the wind slashing through the trees. Villagers were shouting and arguing in the streets and begging Chac for forgiveness. Suddenly someone pointed at our once plentiful fields of corn, which, just a day ago,…