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If Your Window Sticks, Get in the Car and Drive Away Fast!

Run as fast as YOU CAN!

By Siphephelo ButheleziPublished 3 years ago 5 min read
If Your Window Sticks, Get In The Car And Drive Away Fast

Ah, don't you just adore the scent of morning air? Imagine having

You've just finished your morning stretch and are going to open your bedroom window to let some fresh air in when you discover that your windows are stuck.

Sure, if it's winter, they might have frozen over over night, but there are also much more deadly possibilities.

Landslides are a dangerous natural occurrence that can occur because of shifting soil and rock near your home. Landslides frequently result in a buildup of water in the soil, which can cause the soil to expand and put additional pressure on the building's foundation. The shifting of soil and rock can also put stress on the builder, which can cause Windows to stick or be difficult to open. If you suspect a landslide is imminent, it's important to leave the area right away and seek shelter. In case you're unsure whether you're about to experience a landslide or not, here are some additional signs to watch out for. For example, trees that suddenly take on an unusual shape; these trees may be bent due to soil movement in the direction of a slope failure; the tops of these trees may also become loose or twisted.

If you're unsure whether your area has the potential for landslides and want to start with some locations, here are some that are most likely on this list. These trees may remain unchanged, but the roots are forced to bend in a different direction, sometimes even giving them a j-shaped appearance. This shape helps the trees stay upright and more or less stable despite the movement of the soil around them. Very steep hills, especially those at the bottom of valleys or in areas that have recently experienced fire Then there are regions where people have significantly altered the land by removing trees or constructing too many structures at once.

Because the earth around river or stream banks is mushier and less resistant to landslides, you'll be secure there. People used to believe that when the sky turned a strange shade of green a tornado was going to happen, but that's a myth scientists couldn't uncover a direct correlation between that and the likelihood of a tornado. If you know what indications to look out for to anticipate harmful natural occurrences like when the sky turns an odd shade of green

Scientists have discovered that large storm clouds can change the color of the sky to green. This mostly has to do with how the sun's light travels through the dense, moist atmosphere. If you ever experience rain when there are no clouds in the sky, don't be scared. As strange as it may sound, on rare occasions it can rain when the sky is clear. This event is called a clear-sky rainstorm. Protected from the sun's rays always wear sunscreen even if there is a light drizzle see these strange square-looking waves they might look cool in pictures but they can be very dangerous if you see square waves while swimming or surfing you should get out of the water immediately because they are frequently connected to strong and potentially dangerous currents. These waves can be so difficult to manage that they can cause problems for boats and ships too; some can be as high as 10 feet an inch. Why do square waves form in the first place? We see them when two waves from different Seas or Oceans hit each other at a 90 degree angle. This happens near the border between two Seas or Oceans or near a peninsula. France's Ray Island is the best place to see square waves, but they can also be seen in other places like the South Pacific.

Animals don't always have to be humans to warn us when something is about to go disastrously wrong. animals in 2004 Some animals, like elephants and flamingos, seem to know something bad is coming beforehand. They began to run away before the wave hit in one Village in Thailand, people said they had seen buffaloes run to high ground. The wave destroyed many towns along the coast of the Indian Ocean, but many people didn't get a heads up because the warning systems for these types of events didn't catch the signs in time.

People also claimed that before the great earthquake of 1906 in San Francisco, animals in that city, including oxen, sheep, dogs, and geese, started making loud noises and bolting away. A similar incident was supposed to have occurred before the earthquake in Naples in 1805.

There have been many theories put forth over the years regarding this strange ability of animals to predict earthquakes. Some researchers noticed strange behaviors in animals up to 20 hours before the movement of the ground even started. Others believe that animals can feel the changes in the air because of the rocks moving in the area as the rocks are pushed against each other in the days before an earthquake and release minerals that go into the air since most animals have noses. too, but not in the way you might think. When we're cold, our hairs stand up because tiny muscles at the base of each hair follicle contract together, making the skin look bumpy and helping to trap the air to keep us warm. However, for us, it doesn't really do much because our body's hair is too thin. The best way to stay warm is by shivering, which causes our muscles to move quickly warming us up, but your hair doesn't move. You might rise up for a completely other cause, such as to warn you that lightning is likely to hit, in which case you should seek shelter right away. a growing electric charge is this Before you invite yourself over, you might want to check to see if there is a wildfire nearby. Watch out for smoke and haze, and keep an eye out for animals leaving the area. Wildfires can do a lot of damage, but few people are aware of how quickly and unpredictable they can be. You should receive alerts from local authorities when a wildfire starts, but sometimes you might not get the message in time so it's best to be aware of what to look out for. A small spark from a candle or campfire can start a huge fire that can burn thousands of acres of land if the conditions are right.

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Siphephelo Buthelezi

Siphephelo Buthelezi is the south african Bestselling writer of 5 local movies, including Samson And Banda In Alex 1 & 2; Black Magic 1 & 2; Inhuman; which was shortlisted for prestigious Film Festival; He is also a director at OnlineadsTV

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    Written by Siphephelo Buthelezi