5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jamaica, Prompting Evacuations and Causing Minor Damage Introduction SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On Monday, Jamaica experienced a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that led to panic, evacuations, and minor damage. The tremor’s epicenter was located near Hope Bay in northeastern Jamaica, with a shallow depth of 6 miles. Thankfully, Prime Minister Andrew […]
The Next Big Storm: Tropical Depression 13 Shapes Up A newly-formed tropical depression in the Atlantic Ocean has the potential to become a powerful Category 4 hurricane, as the Atlantic hurricane season approaches its typical peak in early September. The depression, named Tropical Depression 13, formed on Tuesday morning in the central tropical Atlantic and […]
Florida Island City in Idalia’s Path Has a Bad Feeling About ‘This One’ The Context Florida, a state located in a region known as the “Hurricane Alley,” is unfortunately no stranger to the destructive force of hurricanes. However, as Hurricane Idalia approaches the small island city of Cedar Key in the Big Bend region, residents […]
Tropical Storm Hilary Approaches Southern California with Punishing Rains Introduction Tropical Storm Hilary is rapidly approaching Southern California and parts of the Southwest, bringing with it fierce winds and historic rainfall. This storm is significant, as the region has not experienced tropical storm conditions in over 80 years. The storm originally made landfall over the […]
Hurricane Hilary Threatens California and Mexico Rare Category 4 Hurricane Causes Concern As Hurricane Hilary approaches, residents in Southern California and Mexico are preparing for a rare and powerful storm that could bring dangerous flash flooding and strong winds. This Category 4 hurricane has already prompted flood warnings in California and the establishment of temporary […]
Student Creates Classroom Emergency Kit for Lockdowns The Need for Emergency Preparedness in Schools In recent years, school shootings have become an unfortunate reality in the United States, leaving parents, students, and educators alike concerned for their safety. As a response, many schools have implemented emergency preparedness plans to ensure students and staff know how […]