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An asteroid detected only one week ago passed within 310,000 miles of earth last night. NASA's new SCOUT system is able to detect asteroids, automatically calculate the trajectory and then automatically order 5 telescopes around the world to follow up with observations to confirm the trajectory. SCOUT is detecting 5 previously unidentified asteroids per day on average.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Hundreds of Evacuees Allowed Back Home in Highlands Ranch
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200 acres scorched. Investigators say the fire was started by a malfunctioning utility pole. The JUnkins fire was also started by a sparking ower line. I think it would be a less expensive to require utilities to put all lines underground compared to the annual costs of fighting fires caused by above-ground power lines.
200 acres scorched. Investigators say the fire was started by a malfunctioning utility pole. The JUnkins fire was also started by a sparking ower line. I think it would be a less expensive to require utilities to put all lines underground compared to the annual costs of fighting fires caused by above-ground power lines.
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Jeffco Rescuers Reach Woman That Fell 75 Feet in Clear Creek Canyon
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No details available other than the woman was hiking with others and that she was conscious when rescuers reached her.
No details available other than the woman was hiking with others and that she was conscious when rescuers reached her.
Teenage Duck Hunter Rescued From Mud That Acts Like Quicksand
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This guy needs a golden retriever!
This guy needs a golden retriever!
Legendary Rescue Climber Found Dead in Rocky Mountain National Park
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60 year-old former RMNP ranger was found in his climbing gear between large rocks. Cause of death is unknown at this time. Could have fallen or might have been a heart attack.
60 year-old former RMNP ranger was found in his climbing gear between large rocks. Cause of death is unknown at this time. Could have fallen or might have been a heart attack.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Junkins Fire 70% Contained
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Watching a beautiful sunset last night, 4 air tankers flew over the house on their way back to Centennial airport.
Watching a beautiful sunset last night, 4 air tankers flew over the house on their way back to Centennial airport.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Whether It's Accidents Or Rockfall I-70 Mountain Route Closed Every 2 1/2 Days
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An informative article on I-70 from Golden to Glenwood Springs.
An informative article on I-70 from Golden to Glenwood Springs.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Educational Video - How To Avoid Collisions With Wildlife
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On average, 260 people are injured and 3 people killed each year in Colorado because of vehicle collisions with wildlife. A majority of these accidents occur in the spring and fall when wildlife are migrating to and from the high country.
On average, 260 people are injured and 3 people killed each year in Colorado because of vehicle collisions with wildlife. A majority of these accidents occur in the spring and fall when wildlife are migrating to and from the high country.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Warm, Dry Conditions Intensify Junkins Wildfire
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Officials say it started when high winds blew a metal outbuilding into a utility pole and knocked down a power line. 28 sq mi scorched and 9 homes destroyed so far.
Officials say it started when high winds blew a metal outbuilding into a utility pole and knocked down a power line. 28 sq mi scorched and 9 homes destroyed so far.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
State High School Mountain Bike Championships Trail Found Laced With Tack Strips and Barbed Wire in Eagle
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Not a natural hazard but this the 3rd case of trail booby-trapping in Colorado this year.
Not a natural hazard but this the 3rd case of trail booby-trapping in Colorado this year.
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Arrest Made in Beaver Creek Fire
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A teenager is charged with starting this fire. This kid is in big trouble - millions of dollars spent fighting this 38,000 acre fire since June.
A teenager is charged with starting this fire. This kid is in big trouble - millions of dollars spent fighting this 38,000 acre fire since June.
Racoon Causes Power Outage in Aurora
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Reminiscent of the Haldron Collider - Pop Goes the Weasel
Reminiscent of the Haldron Collider - Pop Goes the Weasel
CSU Scientist Provides Weather Explanation for the Bermuda Triangle
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An interesting theory and it makes sense. It would also explain rogue waves.
An interesting theory and it makes sense. It would also explain rogue waves.
CU Professor Debuts Film Theorizing That a Volcanic Eruption Initiated the Dark Ages
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An anthropology professor's lifetime of research has led him to conclude that a large volcanic eruption in El Salvador in the year 535 caused a global cooling event that caused world-wide crop failures, famine, die-off of human populations and decline of civilizations. Recent investigations Link have concluded that this eruption was the 2nd largest in the last 200,000 years.
An anthropology professor's lifetime of research has led him to conclude that a large volcanic eruption in El Salvador in the year 535 caused a global cooling event that caused world-wide crop failures, famine, die-off of human populations and decline of civilizations. Recent investigations Link have concluded that this eruption was the 2nd largest in the last 200,000 years.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Some Junkins Wildfire Evacuees Allowed Back Home in Beulah
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Information was spotty when this fire was first reported on Monday but it strongly suggests to me that the Junkins wildfire was started by an ember blown by 70 mph winds from the fully contained but still burning Beulah Wildfire.
Information was spotty when this fire was first reported on Monday but it strongly suggests to me that the Junkins wildfire was started by an ember blown by 70 mph winds from the fully contained but still burning Beulah Wildfire.
Bear Gets in Car, Shifts to Neutral, Crashes Into Tree
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Somewhere in the Grand Lake - Winter Park area. It's been about 4 years since a similar event happened in Larkspur.
Somewhere in the Grand Lake - Winter Park area. It's been about 4 years since a similar event happened in Larkspur.
Arizona Highway Smothered in Wildfire Smoke Causes Nuerous Accidents
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This could happen in Colorado but I am not aware of any past reports of accidents except for firefighters traveling to the wildfire.
This could happen in Colorado but I am not aware of any past reports of accidents except for firefighters traveling to the wildfire.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Rockslide Closes Hwy 133 Near Paonia Reservoir
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This section of Hwy 133 has had numerous landslides and rockslides in the past.
This section of Hwy 133 has had numerous landslides and rockslides in the past.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Junkins Fire Has Consumed 4 More Homes and More Out Buildings
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114 firefighters, 5 air tankers and 2 helicopters currently trying to contain the fire.
114 firefighters, 5 air tankers and 2 helicopters currently trying to contain the fire.
The Right Way to Shoot Nuisance Bears
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The bear that visited Sunflower Farm near Longmont 2 weeks ago was shot in the rear end with a rubber pellet. The bear left and has not been back since.
The bear that visited Sunflower Farm near Longmont 2 weeks ago was shot in the rear end with a rubber pellet. The bear left and has not been back since.
Small Wildfire Near Rampart Reservoir
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Nearby water source aids helicopter bucket drops. Fire 50% contained.
Nearby water source aids helicopter bucket drops. Fire 50% contained.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Denver in Top 10 US Cities for Rodent Problems
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The headline says rats but is based on Orkin's rodent control jobs which could include mice, squirrels and wood rats.
The headline says rats but is based on Orkin's rodent control jobs which could include mice, squirrels and wood rats.
Wildfire Near Westcliffe Scorches 15,000 Acres in 12 Hours Driven by 70 MPH Winds
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200 homes near Westcliffe under mandatory evacuation order. A huge smoke plume rolled into the Denver metro area yesterday afternoon driven by southerly winds. I don't think records are kept on first day fire size but this has to be a record. No indication of what started the fire but probably human caused as skies were clear.
200 homes near Westcliffe under mandatory evacuation order. A huge smoke plume rolled into the Denver metro area yesterday afternoon driven by southerly winds. I don't think records are kept on first day fire size but this has to be a record. No indication of what started the fire but probably human caused as skies were clear.
Monday, October 17, 2016
Colorado Springs Continues to Allow Non-Disclosure of Properties on Landslide
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A buyer new to the area was able to withdraw an offer at the last minute after knocking on a neighbor's door to find out the entire neighborhood was on a landslide.
A buyer new to the area was able to withdraw an offer at the last minute after knocking on a neighbor's door to find out the entire neighborhood was on a landslide.
Noxious Weed Hoary Alyssum Is Toxic to Horses
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Hoary alyssum showed up in my yard about 5 years ago and has the ability to completely take over and displace native vegetation in 2 to 3 years if unchecked. I did not know it was toxic until I ran across this website.
Hoary alyssum showed up in my yard about 5 years ago and has the ability to completely take over and displace native vegetation in 2 to 3 years if unchecked. I did not know it was toxic until I ran across this website.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Wildfire Danger Very High With Forecast of Dry, Warm and Windy
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Drought conditions are intensifying as a warm, dry autumn is forecast to continue the next few weeks.
Drought conditions are intensifying as a warm, dry autumn is forecast to continue the next few weeks.
Bear Study in Durango Demonstrates Futility of Colorado's 2 Strikes and Out Law
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This study, which tracks 85 bears that were collared in 2011, provides very detailed and important data demonstrating bears and people can co-exist. The best way to reduce bear-people conflicts is to use bear-proof trash cans. Durango did so this year, and the number of conflicts dropped dramatically from 520 in 2015 to 54 this year.
This study, which tracks 85 bears that were collared in 2011, provides very detailed and important data demonstrating bears and people can co-exist. The best way to reduce bear-people conflicts is to use bear-proof trash cans. Durango did so this year, and the number of conflicts dropped dramatically from 520 in 2015 to 54 this year.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Bear Cub Strolls Through Downtown Boulder
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The amusing story byline - 3 guys smoking pot see the bear and wonder if they are hallucinating.
The amusing story byline - 3 guys smoking pot see the bear and wonder if they are hallucinating.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Avalanche Educators Conference Focuses on Influence of Social Media
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The bottom line of their research is that groups of young males snowboarding the backcountry compete with each other and other groups to brag about taking the most extreme risks by posting videos on social media. If they were the only ones risking death by avalanche, I'd say let them do it but when avalanches are triggered, people that may be present downhill are at risk.
The bottom line of their research is that groups of young males snowboarding the backcountry compete with each other and other groups to brag about taking the most extreme risks by posting videos on social media. If they were the only ones risking death by avalanche, I'd say let them do it but when avalanches are triggered, people that may be present downhill are at risk.
Monday, October 10, 2016
2.4 Quake Near Bailey
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29 people report having felt the quake. Very unusual to feel a quake of such low magnitude.
29 people report having felt the quake. Very unusual to feel a quake of such low magnitude.
Sunday, October 9, 2016
All Residents Evacuated from Beulah Wildfire Allowed to Return Home
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300 firefighters continue to mop up hot spots.
300 firefighters continue to mop up hot spots.
Fremont County Road 40 Closed for Flash Flood Hazard from Hayden Pass Burn Area
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All the wildfires this year will make debris flows a problem for the next 2-3 years. Fortunatley, most of the burn areas are on remote National Forest lands.
All the wildfires this year will make debris flows a problem for the next 2-3 years. Fortunatley, most of the burn areas are on remote National Forest lands.
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Friday, October 7, 2016
CDOT Trackhoe Spark Blamed for Beulah Wildfire
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The fire has scorched 5,000 acres, destroyed 8 homes and caused the evacuation of 2,000 people. CDOT has paid $5,000 to each of the owners whose homes burned down. That obviously isn't going to cover the replacement costs for the homes and the personal belongings in the homes. What isn't described in the article is where the spark originated from - exhaust without a proper spark arrestor or the backhoe bucket striking a rock and causing a spark. Also not explained is whether the crew did anything to try and douse the fire when it started.
The fire has scorched 5,000 acres, destroyed 8 homes and caused the evacuation of 2,000 people. CDOT has paid $5,000 to each of the owners whose homes burned down. That obviously isn't going to cover the replacement costs for the homes and the personal belongings in the homes. What isn't described in the article is where the spark originated from - exhaust without a proper spark arrestor or the backhoe bucket striking a rock and causing a spark. Also not explained is whether the crew did anything to try and douse the fire when it started.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
3 Hikers Stranded Overnight on Long's Peak Rescued
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Parents called for rescue, kids said they didn't need help.
Parents called for rescue, kids said they didn't need help.
Parked Pickup Truck Rolls Over the Edge at Red Rocks, Woman Chases Truck, Goes Over Edge
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Fell 50 feet, rescuers use ropes to haul injured woman up on sled, hospitlaized.
Fell 50 feet, rescuers use ropes to haul injured woman up on sled, hospitlaized.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
OT-Current Track for Hurricane Matthew Could Produce 10 Foot Storm Surge Along Central Florida's East Coast
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Weather Underground prediction for Category 4 hurricane at Palm Beach. The current projection for the storm track is very close to the coast from Palm Beach to Daytona Beach. What will happen at Cape Canaveral?
Weather Underground prediction for Category 4 hurricane at Palm Beach. The current projection for the storm track is very close to the coast from Palm Beach to Daytona Beach. What will happen at Cape Canaveral?
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Monday, October 3, 2016
Incredible Story of Montana Man Attacked By a Grizzly Bear
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Another case of a female bear with cubs feeling threatened. This story is well worth the read for its details of ber protection he had available that were not effective. I believe his mistake was yelling repeatedly at the bears from a distance that attracted the mother's attention.
Another case of a female bear with cubs feeling threatened. This story is well worth the read for its details of ber protection he had available that were not effective. I believe his mistake was yelling repeatedly at the bears from a distance that attracted the mother's attention.
61 Year-Old Greeley Man Dies After Falling Off Long's Peak
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He slipped on an icy portion of the trail and fell 100 feet.
He slipped on an icy portion of the trail and fell 100 feet.
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Saturday, October 1, 2016
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