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Largest quake of 2017 and near 2 - 3+ quakes in the same area in the past week. A USGS study found that the 5.3 earthquake near Trinidad on Aug 11, 2011 was caused by fracking wastewater disposal wells. Looks like it's time for the disposal well or wells in the Trinidad area to be shut-down and relocated.
Sunday, December 31, 2017
CAIC Received 132 Avalanche Reports from Summit County in the Past Week
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Fortunately all observed from a distance.
Fortunately all observed from a distance.
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Grand Junction Sentinel Proposes Grazing of Forest Service Land to Reduce Wildfire Risk
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The part of the article they got right is how the government does the same thing over and over again and expects a different outcome. An additional note, goats do far better than cattle on reducing wildfire risk.
The part of the article they got right is how the government does the same thing over and over again and expects a different outcome. An additional note, goats do far better than cattle on reducing wildfire risk.
Coyote Hazing Aims to Reduce Pet Attacks in Erie
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32 pets attacked, reports of coyotes stalking children.
Friday, December 29, 2017
New Year's Eve Red Rocks Concert Transferred to Magness Arena Because of Frigid Temps
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Tyler Fey says "It's predicted to be 13 degrees outside and that's not OK for 4+ hours."
Tyler Fey says "It's predicted to be 13 degrees outside and that's not OK for 4+ hours."
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Runner Reaches Lifetime Goal of 100,000 Miles
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Here's a guy that really keeps TRACK of everything.
Here's a guy that really keeps TRACK of everything.
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Outbreak of 525 Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases in Japan for 2017
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A notice to Coloradoans visiting or working in Japan.
A notice to Coloradoans visiting or working in Japan.
Monday, December 25, 2017
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
5 Encounters With Natural Hazards in 2017
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A National Geographic article with wildlife encounters, 2 of which were in Colorado.
A National Geographic article with wildlife encounters, 2 of which were in Colorado.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Colorado Avalanche Information Center and American Avalanche Association Publish Snowy Torrents
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208 case studies of the personal details of avalanche incidents. Not available on Amazon yet, will contact CAIC. This is a definite must read for anyone that skis the backcountry.
208 case studies of the personal details of avalanche incidents. Not available on Amazon yet, will contact CAIC. This is a definite must read for anyone that skis the backcountry.
Article With Documentation of Solar Flare Events That Knocked Out Power
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I was aware of the 1859 Carrington event and the 1989 Quebec event and now I am aware of the 1972 Illinois solar flare event that knocked out telephone service throughout the state.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
3.4 Quake West of Trinidad
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Another shallow, small quake in the fracking wastewater injection disposal well area west of Trinidad.
Another shallow, small quake in the fracking wastewater injection disposal well area west of Trinidad.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
4 Years After the Great Flood of 2013, Repair Work for Roads in Big Thompson Canyon is Half Complete
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Flood impacts last for a long time after the flood.
Flood impacts last for a long time after the flood.
Monday, December 18, 2017
Op Ed: Leash Your Dog or Face the Law
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Article claims that off-leash dogs were attacked by mountain lions in 6 separate incidents in Evergreen.
Article claims that off-leash dogs were attacked by mountain lions in 6 separate incidents in Evergreen.
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Elderly Black Forest Woman Attacked by Male Deer in Rut
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Bucks showing aggressive behavior during the rut are not unusual but attacks are rare.
Bucks showing aggressive behavior during the rut are not unusual but attacks are rare.
Rock Climber Dies in Fall Near Canon City
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Another tragedy. I have lost track of how many climbers have been killed or injured in falls this year, maybe 20.
Another tragedy. I have lost track of how many climbers have been killed or injured in falls this year, maybe 20.
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Medical Professionals Floating the Gunnison River Rescue Injured Hiker
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There have been several incidents in the past few years in which fallen climbers or hikers were rescued by medical or rescue personnel that just happened by. Unlucky to have fallen, lucky that rescue people discovered them.
There have been several incidents in the past few years in which fallen climbers or hikers were rescued by medical or rescue personnel that just happened by. Unlucky to have fallen, lucky that rescue people discovered them.
Fireball Over Colorado Was Likely Part of Geminid Meteor Shower
Friday, December 15, 2017
Dog in Larimer County Euthanized After Getting Plague
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The 7th pet to contract plague in 2017. The dog might have picked up the disease by sniffing a dead prarie dog. This is one of the many hazards pet owners subject themselves to by letting dogs run off-leash.
Myth Busting for Mountain Lions
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The conclusion of this study is mountain lions go out of their way to prey on young deer and elk. They made no mention of the current effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife's effort to kill mountain lions as a means of increasing the deer population but this study suggests that killing mountain lions won't have much impact on the current buck population.
The conclusion of this study is mountain lions go out of their way to prey on young deer and elk. They made no mention of the current effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife's effort to kill mountain lions as a means of increasing the deer population but this study suggests that killing mountain lions won't have much impact on the current buck population.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Report Shows Wyoming Cashed In On Solar Eclipse
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I was there in Jay Em, WY and it was awesome.
I was there in Jay Em, WY and it was awesome.
Edwards Crew Rescues Dog That Fell Through Thin Pond Ice
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This is a serious hazard for unsupervised kids that walk over thin ice.
This is a serious hazard for unsupervised kids that walk over thin ice.
Jeffco Firefighters Remind Public Fire Danger Is High
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Snow on the way tonight should help.
Snow on the way tonight should help.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Denver's Record for Snow Drought 1 Week Away
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The last record snow drought was followed by one of the biggest snow events in Denver, The March '03 blizzard.
Sunday, December 10, 2017
1,000 Acre Wildfire Under Control in Baca County
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Located about 40 miles east of Trinidad, the fire spread rapidly in the dry, windy conditions.
Located about 40 miles east of Trinidad, the fire spread rapidly in the dry, windy conditions.
Snow Boarder Dies at Keystone After Hitting Tree
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The 2nd tree-caused fatality of the season.
The 2nd tree-caused fatality of the season.
Major Drought In Progress for Coloado and Western US
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La Nina nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile it's snowing in Atlanta.
La Nina nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile it's snowing in Atlanta.
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Op-Ed: California's Wildfires Aren't Natural Disasters, Result of Bad Planning
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Same goes for Colorado but give credit to all the expensive efforts to thin and provide firebreaks in populated forest areas.
Same goes for Colorado but give credit to all the expensive efforts to thin and provide firebreaks in populated forest areas.
Colorado Man Ordered to Pay $53,000 in Restitution for Starting Wildfire With Tracer Rounds at Shooting Range
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The most expensive ammo ever purchased.
The most expensive ammo ever purchased.
5 Skunks Test Positive for Rabies in Northern Weld County
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The Colorado rabies outbreak of 2017 continues.
The Colorado rabies outbreak of 2017 continues.
Friday, December 8, 2017
Teen Falls Rappelling Down Abandoned Mine Shaft in Golden
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Teen breaks leg after ordinary rope (not climbing rope) broke. Massive rescue effort necessary to extract boy from 100 feet down.
Teen breaks leg after ordinary rope (not climbing rope) broke. Massive rescue effort necessary to extract boy from 100 feet down.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
November Warmth Sets 855 Temperature Records Across Colorado
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272 daily high temperature records and 562 daily record warm lows.
272 daily high temperature records and 562 daily record warm lows.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
NCAR Forecasts Short Term Solar Activity Cycles
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An 18 month cycle of high to low sunspot activity has been modeled and can be forecast up to 1 year in advance.
An 18 month cycle of high to low sunspot activity has been modeled and can be forecast up to 1 year in advance.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Reintroduction of Wolves to be Discussed at Dec 7 Meeting in Steamboat
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Sierra Club keeps trying but ranchers will never let this happen.
Sierra Club keeps trying but ranchers will never let this happen.
High Winds and Mountain Snow Coming Through Today
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Winds are kicking up right now at my house.
Winds are kicking up right now at my house.
Forest Service Seeking to Hire 900 Firefighters
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It appears expectations are for a big wildfire season next year.
It appears expectations are for a big wildfire season next year.
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Denver
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There has been a big outbreak of rabies this year in the Denver area with the first dog to contract rabies since the 1970's.
There has been a big outbreak of rabies this year in the Denver area with the first dog to contract rabies since the 1970's.
Smoke Bomb Starts Brush Fire Near Horsetooth Reservoir
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3 clueless 20 somethings lit a smoke bomb in a dry field to enhance their photographs. Felony arson charges are coming if they can find them.
3 clueless 20 somethings lit a smoke bomb in a dry field to enhance their photographs. Felony arson charges are coming if they can find them.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Friday, December 1, 2017
320,000 Visitors to Maroon Bells Recreation Area in 2017
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2 climbers died after falling off North Maroon this year.
2 climbers died after falling off North Maroon this year.
3.6 Earthquake Near Salida
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Yes, occassionally there is a natural earthquake in Colorado not caused by fracking wastewater disposal wells.
Yes, occassionally there is a natural earthquake in Colorado not caused by fracking wastewater disposal wells.
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