Friday, July 31, 2015
Remembering Big Thompson Flood 39 Years Ago
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Colorado's deadliest natural disaster - 144 killed.
Colorado's deadliest natural disaster - 144 killed.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
5th Case of Tularemia Reported in Weld County
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16th Case in Colorado this year, about 4 times the average rate.
16th Case in Colorado this year, about 4 times the average rate.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Boulder County Horse Diagnosed With West Nile Virus
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Horses can be vaccinated to prevent WNV.
Horses can be vaccinated to prevent WNV.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
Downblast Levels 6 Acres of Trees, Closes Devils Head Tower and Trail
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Downblasts are larger versions of microbursts and can produce winds in excess of 100 mph. They are a rare event in Colorado, the best known example was in 1997 outside of Steamboat Springs when 20,000 acres were leveled.
Downblasts are larger versions of microbursts and can produce winds in excess of 100 mph. They are a rare event in Colorado, the best known example was in 1997 outside of Steamboat Springs when 20,000 acres were leveled.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
A Map of US Lightning Fatalities by State for the Past 10 Years
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Colorado is in the top 5 for both number and per capita. In Colorado, the number of people struck by lightning that survive is 4 to 5 times the number of fatalities. In just the past week, 3 people have been killed and 8 injured by lightning strikes. 40 people have been struck by lightning in Colorado this year, the most ever in a year with a month of lightning weather left to go. The previous record was 34 in 2004.
Colorado is in the top 5 for both number and per capita. In Colorado, the number of people struck by lightning that survive is 4 to 5 times the number of fatalities. In just the past week, 3 people have been killed and 8 injured by lightning strikes. 40 people have been struck by lightning in Colorado this year, the most ever in a year with a month of lightning weather left to go. The previous record was 34 in 2004.
Monday, July 20, 2015
71 -Year Old Man Struck by Lightning in Golden Gate Canyon Saved by Wife
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He was trimming trees with a chain saw. Holding a metal object during a lightning storm is not a good idea.The wife performed CPR, incredibly it took 20 minutes before he responded. His dog was next to him and also struck and died. There have been several cases in the past in Colorado when people have stopped breathing after being struck by lightning and been resuscitated with CPR.
He was trimming trees with a chain saw. Holding a metal object during a lightning storm is not a good idea.The wife performed CPR, incredibly it took 20 minutes before he responded. His dog was next to him and also struck and died. There have been several cases in the past in Colorado when people have stopped breathing after being struck by lightning and been resuscitated with CPR.
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015
Wildfire Smoke Can Increase Risk of Heart Attack
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Based on a study of Australian wildfires.
Based on a study of Australian wildfires.
Unprepared for the Really Big One in the Pacific Northwest
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This won't affect Colorado directly except for the loss of fruit production but is an excellent review of how the history of big earthquakes and tsunamis off the northwest coast came to be understood. A comparison of the 2011 9.0 earthquake in Japan with what will happen between Portland and Vancouver when the really big one hits is chilling. An entire civilization has been built along the northwest coast since the last really big one hit and in that sense Colorado is in a similar situation of being unprepared for a Magnitude 7 earthquake along the Front Range.
This won't affect Colorado directly except for the loss of fruit production but is an excellent review of how the history of big earthquakes and tsunamis off the northwest coast came to be understood. A comparison of the 2011 9.0 earthquake in Japan with what will happen between Portland and Vancouver when the really big one hits is chilling. An entire civilization has been built along the northwest coast since the last really big one hit and in that sense Colorado is in a similar situation of being unprepared for a Magnitude 7 earthquake along the Front Range.
Record Strength El Nino Forecast for Next 9 Months
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This article takes an in-depth look at the previous strong el Ninos of 1982-83 and 1997-98. Looks like it will be a good ski season!
This article takes an in-depth look at the previous strong el Ninos of 1982-83 and 1997-98. Looks like it will be a good ski season!
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Bear Breaks Window of Bakery To Get In, Eats A Lot of Pies
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Hope the bear enjoyed it, Parks and Wildlife will make sure it is the last time.
Hope the bear enjoyed it, Parks and Wildlife will make sure it is the last time.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Monday, July 13, 2015
Scientists Predict Mini Ice Age Between 2020 and 2030
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Scientists have developed a new method of predicting solar flare activity and forecast something similar to the Maunder minimum in the 1600's will happen soon. Another research report in the news today shows that west Antarctica ice cap melting is due to high heat flow from volcanoes located under the ice. This is great news as it appears that natural forces will offset the warming trend of the past 30 years.
Scientists have developed a new method of predicting solar flare activity and forecast something similar to the Maunder minimum in the 1600's will happen soon. Another research report in the news today shows that west Antarctica ice cap melting is due to high heat flow from volcanoes located under the ice. This is great news as it appears that natural forces will offset the warming trend of the past 30 years.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Very Young 60 lb Bear in Tree on Boulder Campus Dropped With Tranquilizer
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Reminiscent of the photo that went viral a couple of years ago.
Reminiscent of the photo that went viral a couple of years ago.
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Friday, July 10, 2015
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Bear Stuck in Tree in Colorado Springs Euthanized
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The bear had a compound fracture of its rear leg, probably caused by a vehicle collision. This bear had migrated all the way from New Mexico where it had been tagged in 2013.
The bear had a compound fracture of its rear leg, probably caused by a vehicle collision. This bear had migrated all the way from New Mexico where it had been tagged in 2013.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Think It's Wet Now, Monsoon Season Starts This Week
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Forecasters say it could be like 2013 and extend into September. The 25th anniversary of the largest, most damaging hail storm in Denver is on Saturday.
Forecasters say it could be like 2013 and extend into September. The 25th anniversary of the largest, most damaging hail storm in Denver is on Saturday.
Northeast Colorado Health Department Issues Tularemia Warning After New Case in Morgan County
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This article provides the most comprehensive list of how to avoid tularemia. There have been 4 cases this year that tularemia was contracted by inhaling or contact with soil and dust where rabbits have nested or simply laid down on the ground.
This article provides the most comprehensive list of how to avoid tularemia. There have been 4 cases this year that tularemia was contracted by inhaling or contact with soil and dust where rabbits have nested or simply laid down on the ground.
Bicyclist Suffers Severe Injuries After Hitting Tree on Bear Creek Trail in Colorado Springs
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Another fallout of the extreme wet conditions this year.
Another fallout of the extreme wet conditions this year.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Tired of El Nino
El Nino, the nino go, go away. It's grey upon gray, a fray of wet emission, gives me el depression.
20-Year-Old Drowns on Commercial Rating Trip in Clear Creek Near Idaho Springs
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Clear Creek continues to run fast and high near flood stage.
Clear Creek continues to run fast and high near flood stage.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Florida Has Some of the Strangest Natural Hazards
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A 5-year old girl was killed by a sturgeon jumping while the boat was traveling at high speed. Apparently this happens all the time, like cars hitting deer in Colorado.
A 5-year old girl was killed by a sturgeon jumping while the boat was traveling at high speed. Apparently this happens all the time, like cars hitting deer in Colorado.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Tick Bites Can Cause Severe Allergic Reactions to Eating Red Meat
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I ran across this article while researching spider bites. I had a bite on my leg 10 days ago and have had an allergic reaction that continues to cause pain and swelling in my lower leg. I've been to the doc and it is not infected. There is very little information about allergic reactions to bug bites, so I found this article with this unheard of effect from a bug bite. It was a lone star tick, which is not native to Colorado but good to know if you visit Texas.
Another article where researchers ithink other types may cause red meat allergy also News Link
I ran across this article while researching spider bites. I had a bite on my leg 10 days ago and have had an allergic reaction that continues to cause pain and swelling in my lower leg. I've been to the doc and it is not infected. There is very little information about allergic reactions to bug bites, so I found this article with this unheard of effect from a bug bite. It was a lone star tick, which is not native to Colorado but good to know if you visit Texas.
Another article where researchers ithink other types may cause red meat allergy also News Link
Bear Rips Off Garage Door in Durango, Takes Off With Garbage
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This same thong happened in Pagosa Springs a few years ago. Those San Juan bears must have some grizzly in them.
This same thong happened in Pagosa Springs a few years ago. Those San Juan bears must have some grizzly in them.
Friday, July 3, 2015
Woman Dies After Falling Into Royal Gorge
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Police say no foul play but the observation deck has a railing.
Police say no foul play but the observation deck has a railing.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Firefighters Contain Small Wildfire Near Steamboat Springs
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With the wet conditions this year, wildfires burn more slowly than in drought years like 2012.
With the wet conditions this year, wildfires burn more slowly than in drought years like 2012.
Mountain Lion Sighted at Sheridan and Quincy in Denver
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Maybe the same one that was there last year?
Maybe the same one that was there last year?
2 More Tubers Drown
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1 in the South Platte near Denver and 1 in the Las Animas in Durango. 12 people have drowned in Colorado Rivers this year, about the same number as last year.
1 in the South Platte near Denver and 1 in the Las Animas in Durango. 12 people have drowned in Colorado Rivers this year, about the same number as last year.
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