Recent Caribbean Earthquakes Spark Concern

In the article about the shaking, Accuweather points out one historic fact that hopefully will not get repeated: “One of the most infamous occurred in 1692 when a 7.5-magnitude quake dismantled the city of Port Royal, Jamaica. Much of the city was submerged under water, and thousands of people lost their lives.” Recent Caribbean Earthquakes … Read moreRecent Caribbean Earthquakes Spark Concern

WHEN THE FOREST STARTS ROCKIN’ DON’T GO A-KNOCKIN’

I love how the Associated Press reported the impending Cicada-geddon:  Scientists even have a horror-movie name for the infestation: Brood II. But as ominous as that sounds, the insects are harmless. They won’t hurt you or other animals. At worst, they might damage a few saplings or young shrubs. Mostly they will blanket certain pockets … Read moreWHEN THE FOREST STARTS ROCKIN’ DON’T GO A-KNOCKIN’

For whoever will be in the midst of the cicada deluge, this should be quite an amazing time.. unfortunate time if you’re a crop or sensitive to hearing. Cicadas are on the rise from their 17-year-slumber in the ground.. One expert told NBC news that “shovel loads” of cicadas are coming.. “Colossal number of cicadas” … Read more