Earthquakes are not predictable. Nor is a tsunami which sometimes is a result of a quake. Fortunately,earthquakes are usually far less dangerous than a hurricane, flash-flood or tsunami, and generally lastless than a minute. Earthquakes occur when cracks beneath the surface of the earth (fault-lines) shift, and...
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Hypothermia is a medical condition in which the human body begins to lose its core temperature faster than it can be maintained. Normal body temperature is a steady 98° F. Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops below 95° F and can easily happen as a result of exposure to cold air or...
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Being stranded in the ocean is quite possibly one of the most frightening experiences one could ever face. Not only do you have to worry about the possibility of drowning, you never know when or if rescue workers will come to your aid. You might be far away from land, which could make the ocean feel even more...
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