As a photographer, one thing you will find is that there are very few people that want to brave taking photos in a storm. Especially those severe storms that you have to hunker down for safety. But those who do capture photos, they get some priceless photos that describe the very horror of some storms.
THIS COLLECTION OF PHOTOS IF JUST THAT: A COLLECTION OF PHOTOS THAT SHOW THE WRATH OF MOTHER NATURE, THE DANGEROUS STORMS, AND THE DELIGHTFULLY BEAUTIFUL STORMS. ENJOY THIS COLLECTION, AND AS OF THIS POSTING, HURRICANE IDALIA IS SET TO HIT FLORIDA, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO FLORIDA AND SURROUNDING STATES. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!
INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT STORMS:
A 1995 storm in Texas had hailstones as big as softballs.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT STORMS:
The Iran Blizzard of 1972 is known as the deadliest blizzard in history. The storm lasted a full week, from Feb. 3 to Feb. 9, and resulted in the deaths of approximately 4,000 people. Southern Iran received as much as 26 feet of snow in some places, and about 200 villages were completely buried and wiped off the map, which resulted in no survivors in the outlying areas of the country that were hit the hardest.
LANDSLIDE:
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT LANDSLIDES:
Landslides occur when masses of rock, earth, or debris move down a slope, and mudslides are a common type of landslide that move at a very rapid pace. Mudslides usually start on steep slopes and can be activated by natural disasters, including wildfires or after heavy rains. In the United States, landslides, and mudslides result in 25 to 50 deaths each year and can carry rocks, trees, vehicles, and even entire buildings.
THERE’S SUCH A THING AS A WATER TORNADO.
Tornadic waterspouts are what they sound like: A tornado over a body of water. They generally begin over land in connection with a thunderstorm, then move out over the water. Just like tornadoes, they can be very destructive. Waterspouts occur most often in northern Michigan in August, September, and October when the waters of the Great Lakes are at their warmest. They tend to last for two to 20 minutes and move at speeds of 10 to 15 knots.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT STORMS:
Hurricane John, also known as Typhoon John, was both the longest-lasting and the farthest-traveling cyclone ever recorded (though Hurricane Freddy isn’t far behind). John formed in 1994 and peaked as a Category 5 hurricane. John traveled 7,165 miles from the eastern Pacific to the western Pacific and back to the central Pacific, lasting 31 days in total. Despite enduring for a full month, John barely hit any land and only minimally affected the Hawaiian Islands and the U.S. military base on Johnston Atoll.
SNOW STORMS ARE VERY BAD STORMS:
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT STORMS:
On Dec. 28, 2008, a windstorm caused a lot of damage during a New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills game. Winds at 75 mph tore a strip off the Buffalo Bills’ practice field house across the parking lot from the stadium and tilted both goalposts inside the stadium. Work crews had to use ropes and a forklift to re-secure and re-center the goalposts, which shook heavily in the wind. The winds also tore off part of a goal post on the Bills’ outdoor practice field next to the field house.
Well, one thing for sure, it’s hard to find people who really want to take photos in a storm. It doesn’t matter what kind of storm, it can be dangerous, it can be a chance to damage photo equipment, etc. But for those who take photos in a storm, you will get photos that are rare. Looking for great photos to put in this gallery was more of a challenge than I thought. Those who live in hurricane paths, or tornado paths, think about a way to get good photos, that are quality photos, and you may be able to get well noticed for your incredible photography.
