Update on Japanese Earthquake That Has Left at Least 30 Dead On New Year’s Day, a level 7.5 earthquake as measured by the United States Geological Survey (7.6 by Japan’s Meteorological Agency) struck off the west coast of Japan near the Ishikawa prefecture. Rescue operations are still underway but thus far the death of 30 people has been confirmed. Numbers are expected to rise as many people are still trapped under […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 2, 2024 0 Comments
Earthquake Off the West Coast of Japan Shocks Hakuba Ski Areas Reported January 1, 2024 At 4:10PM local time January 1, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit Noto in the Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan. Tsunami warnings are in effect for Niigata with the swell expected to be over 10ft. This coastal region directly includes the route between Hakuba and Lotte Arai. Two ski resorts frequented by Americans on the Epic and IKON pass […] Weather Brett Ploss | January 1, 2024 0 Comments
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Main Island & Hits Ski Resorts, 16’ Tsunami Expected, Evacuation Orders in Place A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit Japan’s west coast on the main island, Honshu, on New Year’s Day at 4:10 p.m. local time near the Ishikawa prefecture. The earthquake was felt in the entire central part of Honshu, Japan’s largest island, which is home to ski resorts in the Nagano prefecture like Hakuba. Following the earthquake, between 15-20 aftershocks have been […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 1, 2024 0 Comments
Epicenter of Historic 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Morocco Located Near Popular Ski Resort Last week the North African country of Morocco had its most powerful earthquake in over 100 years. The 6.8-magnitude quake originated about 45 miles southwest of the popular tourist and economic hub city of Marrakech. The aftermath is still unfolding, but so far over 2,500 people have been reported dead, with another 2,500 injured. The epicenter was located in the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 12, 2023 0 Comments
Air-Dropping Hay to Feed 1000s of Starving Cattle in California If you haven’t heard, California has been slammed with snow this winter. A combination of snow and downed trees have blocked off some private roads, preventing ranchers from accessing their cattle in Humboldt County. Cattle usually feed on the grass around the ranch property this time of year, but in some places, the grass is buried 6 feet or more […] Industry News Luke Guilford | March 14, 2023 0 Comments
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Natural Disasters Are Social Disasters Natural Disasters Are Social Disasters Natural disasters are extreme weather patterns, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods that occur in all regions of the world without warning. Natural disasters are frequently referred to as acts of God or great equalizers. However, these events disproportionately affect poorer, more marginalized, underdeveloped communities and expose underlying patterns of exploitation, oppression, and discrimination across society. […] Brains Jesse | August 19, 2021 0 Comments
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