Nature can be astonishingly beautiful but it can also be incredibly dangerous. At any moment, natural disaster can strike, seemingly without warning. At least, that’s what most people think.
In truth, the trained eye can spot warning signs well before a rip current or a tornado actually strikes, meaning safety can be reached beforehand. It doesn’t take a natural scientist to spot most of these signs and a little attention to detail plus a good memory can help you get out of a risky situation before it’s too late.
Read on to find out some of these warning signs so that you can enjoy the beauty of nature with the sure confidence that no danger is ahead.
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Trees Curved Into a “J” Shape
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When a landslide is about to occur, the ground moves very slowly which causes trees to bend into a curved “J” shape. If you ever see a patch of trees in the shape above, then it’s best to avoid going any further into the woods.
Another sign of a landslide is cracks forming in the ground below your feet. These can be seen in the dirt or even the sidewalk. Landslides occur in sloped areas so make sure to find your way to flat grounds immediately.