If you see square waves, you’ll want to get yourself moving and out of the water. This pattern may seem like it’s impossible to develop, but when two wave systems run into each other, it happens. One of the wave systems continued despite the shift in the wind which creates what is called a “cross sea.” They may be very cool to look at, but they are very dangerous for ships, surfers, and swimmers.
Underneath the surface of the cross, seas is an insanely strong current that has the capability to carry you out to sea. The water also becomes very difficult to navigate through when you are on a boat which can cause shipwrecks. The Isle of Rhe in France is quite famous for them. They can also be found in New Zealand and a few other places as well.
Signs a Bull Is About to Charge
More people will die in a year from cows than they will from sharks, so it’s important to pay attention to their behavior when you’re around them. If you see a cow or bull pawing at the ground, making snorting sounds, you should move very slowly and try to get behind a tree or put something between the two of you. As we all know, bulls are normally the most dangerous and we hardly ever associate cows with being dangerous, but they can be, especially if they have calves.
Bulls can also show signs of aggression when they arch their back and put their heads down. Also, a bull may shake its head from one side to the other and the hair on the back of its neck may become raised. Once danger is present, the bull with lower its head, pointing it towards its target. If you find yourself being a victim, walk backward until you are about 20 feet away and the bull will probably lose its interest.
Cracked Snow Can Mean an Impending Avalanche
Skiing and snow always can always make for a good time, but the snow can become very dangerous if an avalanche begins to waterfall down the mountain. It’s nearly impossible to escape seeing as they travel up to speeds as fast as 80 miles per hour, usually swallowing the people in their path. However, there are signs you can keep an eye out for.
Does the snow give a hallow feeling when you walk on it? Do you have an odd “whumping” sound under your feet? You want to check the snow around you to see if there are any cracks in it. Also, when there has been a heavy snow storm in combination with rain, and the temperatures have risen, it may be safer to stay away from the slopes.
If a Creek's Waters Change Drastically, It Could Be a Landslide
As we might expect, landslides often occur after a lot of rain. Creeks help siphon the water into bigger lakes, but they can become overwhelmed by heavy rainfall. If the water levels of a creek increase drastically, more nearby soil is becoming inundated with water, which means it quickly becomes less stable.
So if a creek’s water level drops drastically, that could mean that its path got diverted due to a change in soil formation. That means a lot of water is getting into soil that is usually dry, and the stability of support can shift. These are prime conditions for a landslide.
Long, Wispy Clouds Could Signal a Hurricane
If you see long, wispy clouds that look as though they are all being pulled in the same direction, you may want to get farther inland. That’s because those clouds really are getting pulled in – into a hurricane. As the hurricane winds gather, it begins to pick up more and more atmospheric moisture.
Just stay calm and start making moves – you still have time. These clouds tend to appear about 36 hours ahead of the hurricane. Unless the hurricane dissipates, those wispy clouds will be replaced with thick bands of rainclouds 24 hours later.