The inaugural Storm Photos of the Year competition sparked a global response, with entries pouring in from around the world. Photographers captured the raw power and beauty of 2020’s wildest weather, making for electrifying contest winners. The competition had two categories: Photographer of the Year and Photo of the Year. U.S. storm chaser Scott Peake claimed Photo of the … [Read more...] about Electric Photography! Storm Photos of the Year Winners Revealed
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Derecho turns skies green
As storms moved across the country, people witnessed a green-tinged sky. As storms moved across the country Tuesday, people in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, witnessed a rare sight – a green-tinged sky. Meteorologists confirmed it was a “derecho” - a widespread and long-lived straight line windstorm, from a group of fast-moving severe thunderstorms. To be categorized as a … [Read more...] about Derecho turns skies green
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For Nurse Sheila Macbeth, the sixth voyage of his Majesty's Hospital Ship Britannic, on November 12, 1916, began as both a homecoming The Britannic during its stint as a hospital ship. Credit and a kind of holiday before the real work ahead. "Such a relief to find the same cabin and room-mate," wrote the unmarried, 26-year-old Scot in her diary, … [Read more...] about Britannic
When Lightning Strikes: The Dangers of Golfing in a Storm
Golfing is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in the world, enjoyed by millions of people. However, golfers need to be aware of the dangers that come with playing on an open course during a thunderstorm. Lightning strikes can be deadly, and the damage they can cause to golf courses can be significant. A recent incident at the Des Moines Golf and Country … [Read more...] about When Lightning Strikes: The Dangers of Golfing in a Storm
Pilot captures terrifying photos of apocalyptic-looking lightning storm looming over the Amazon
If you're a fearful flier than these electrifying images of a lightning storm outside an aeroplane window are set to fill you with dread. Off-duty pilot Santiago Borja Lopez captured the terrifying moment a bolt of lightning struck through the night sky over the Amazon rainforest. The powerful shot shows a flash of white illuminating the inky-dark sky, with a sea of … [Read more...] about Pilot captures terrifying photos of apocalyptic-looking lightning storm looming over the Amazon