Port Neches, TX chemical plant explosion 2019
Port Neches, TX chemical plant explosion Nov. 27, 2019
Chemical Plant Explosion
The explosion occurred in TPC's south unit at its Port Neches facility, which utilizes 1,3-butadiene, a highly flammable and highly reactive liquid used in the production of synthetic rubbers and resins that has been classified as carcinogenic to humans via inhalation.1 1,3-butadiene reacts readily in the presence of oxygen, sometimes forming a butadiene peroxide that can concentrate and eventually initiate a fire or explosion, and also sometimes forming "popcorn" polymers (resinous deposits that resemble popcorn) that can grow exponentially and cause equipment to rupture. The processing unit involved in the explosion had developed popcorn polymers in the past.
Massive Explosion Rips Through Texas Chemical Plant
A huge explosion early Wednesday has injured three people at a Texas chemical plant, and the strength of the blast shattered windows and damaged doors of nearby homes, startling sleeping residents.
After dark smoke billowed for hours from the plant after the 1 a.m. blast, another large explosion ripped through the plant in the early afternoon, sending up a huge ball of fire.
https://www.npr.org/2019/11/27/783263942/massive-explosion-rips-through-texas-chemical-plant
388
views
4
comments
Large tornado moving into Guangzhou, China creates massive power flashes
Large tornado moving into Guangzhou, China creates massive power flashes
A city holding more than 10 million people. Intense power flash can be seen everywhere
5 people died from the Tornado
4-25-2024
161
views
Tornado moving near Ardmore, Oklahoma
Tornado moving near Ardmore, Oklahoma
4-27-2024
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Ardmore is the county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 24,725 at the time of the 2020 census,[5] a 1.8% increase over the 2010 census figure of 24,283. The Ardmore micropolitan statistical area had an estimated population of 48,491 in 2013. Ardmore is 90 miles (140 km) from both Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, at the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 70, and is generally considered the hub of the 13-county region of South Central Oklahoma, also known by state tourism pamphlets as "Chickasaw Country" and previously "Lake and Trail Country". It is also a part of the Texoma region. Ardmore is situated about 9 miles (14 km) south of the Arbuckle Mountains and is located at the eastern margin of the Healdton Basin, one of the most oil-rich regions of the United States.
446
views
Tornado on the near ground Stillwater Oklahoma
Tornado on the ground Stillwater Oklahoma 4-27-2024
Stillwater is the tenth-largest city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Payne County, Oklahoma. It is located in north-central Oklahoma at the intersection of U.S. Route 177 and State Highway 51. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 48,394. The Stillwater Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 78,399 according to the 2012 census estimate. Stillwater was part of the first Oklahoma Land Run held on April 22, 1889, when the Unassigned Lands were opened for settlement and became the core of the new Oklahoma Territory. The city charter was adopted on August 24, 1889, and operates under a council-manager government system.
238
views
Tornado doing damage at Epply Airport in Omaha, NE
Tornado doing damage at Epply Airport in Omaha, NE 4-26-2024
Omaha is a city in the U.S. state of Nebraska, on the Missouri River close to the Iowa border. A stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, it's known for its pioneer history, museums and cultural centers. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium spearheads conservation work and features a big cat complex as well as indoor jungle, rainforest and desert habitats
Omaha (/ˈoʊməhɑː/ OH-mə-hah) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County. Omaha is in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 10 mi (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. The nation's 40th-most populous city, Omaha's 2020 census population was 486,051
Weather service confirms EF-3 tornado hit Lincoln, Waverly and Omaha
The tornado that touched down near Eppley Airfield and traveled into Iowa was categorized as and EF-2 tornado
https://www.klkntv.com/weather-service-confirms-ef-3-tornado-hit-lincoln-waverly-and-omaha/
439
views
1
comment
Conductor Films Tornado Hitting His Train in Nebraska
Conductor Films Tornado Hitting His Train in Nebraska 4-26-2024
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the year. Although tornadoes are most common in the Central Plains and the southeastern United States, they have been reported in all 50 states.
This website is designed to teach you how to stay safe when a tornado threatens. If you know what to do before, during and after a tornado, you will minimize your risk of injury and increase your chances of survival. You'll also find links to research, past events other topics of interest as well as downloadable safety handouts about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes
Find out what you can do when a tornado strikes. Acting quickly is key to staying safe and minimizing impacts.
Stay Weather-Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings.
At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don't forget pets if time allows.
At Your Workplace or School: Follow your tornado drill and proceed to your tornado shelter location quickly and calmly. Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
Outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately if a tornado is approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Neither is a mobile home or tent. If you have time, get to a safe building.
In a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter. If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low lying area such as a ditch or ravine
1.77K
views
3
comments
Large Tornado Near Minden Iowa 4-26-2024
Large Tornado Near Minden Iowa 4-26-2024
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the year. Although tornadoes are most common in the Central Plains and the southeastern United States, they have been reported in all 50 states.
This website is designed to teach you how to stay safe when a tornado threatens. If you know what to do before, during and after a tornado, you will minimize your risk of injury and increase your chances of survival. You'll also find links to research, past events other topics of interest as well as downloadable safety handouts about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes
Find out what you can do when a tornado strikes. Acting quickly is key to staying safe and minimizing impacts.
Stay Weather-Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings.
At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don't forget pets if time allows.
946
views
Large wedge tornado just outside Bennington, Nebraska near Omaha
Large wedge tornado just outside Bennington, Nebraska
4-26-2024
tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the year. Although tornadoes are most common in the Central Plains and the southeastern United States, they have been reported in all 50 states.
This website is designed to teach you how to stay safe when a tornado threatens. If you know what to do before, during and after a tornado, you will minimize your risk of injury and increase your chances of survival. You'll also find links to research, past events other topics of interest as well as downloadable safety handouts about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes
Find out what you can do when a tornado strikes. Acting quickly is key to staying safe and minimizing impacts.
Stay Weather-Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings.
1.06K
views
Tornado at State and 177th near Omaha NE
Tornado at state and 177th near Omaha NE
4-26-2024
485
views
MASSIVE tornado entering west areas of Omaha Nebraska
MASSIVE tornado entering west areas of Omaha Nebraska! Here’s a video of the very large wedge tornado from skycam, incredibly rapid motion
750
views
1
comment
Live Cam showing Tornado on the ground near Lincoln NE
Live Cam showing Tornado on the ground near Lincoln NE
April 26, 2024
Live traffic Cam caught Tornado on the ground near Lincoln NE
Tornado, tornado warning
873
views
Tornado on the ground 1 mile north of Tours, Tx
Confirm tornado on the ground 1 mile north of Tours, TX
180
views
Biden changes walking routine to Marine One
Biden Changes his "walking routine" because his walk gives away the fact that he is too weak and feeble to function
Biden changes walking routine to Marine One
President Biden has introduced a change to his White House departure and return routine. Instead of walking across the South Lawn to and from Marine One by himself, he's now often surrounded by aides.
https://www.axios.com/2024/04/26/biden-walkers-white-house-marine-one
723
views
1
comment
Polar stratospheric clouds over northern Norway
Polar stratospheric clouds over northern Norway
Polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) are clouds in the winter polar stratosphere at altitudes of 15,000–25,000 m (49,000–82,000 ft). They are best observed during civil twilight, when the Sun is between 1 and 6 degrees below the horizon, as well as in winter and in more northerly latitudes. One main type of PSC is made up mostly of supercooled droplets of water and nitric acid and is implicated in the formation of ozone holes. The other main type consists only of ice crystals which are not harmful. This type of PSC is also referred to as nacreous (/ˈneɪkriəs/, from nacre, or mother of pearl, due to its iridescence.
Polar Stratospheric Clouds
Scientists recently discovered that polar stratospheric clouds, long known to play an important role in Antarctic ozone destruction, are occurring with increasing frequency in the Arctic. These high altitude clouds form only at very low temperatures help destroy ozone in two ways:
https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/polar-stratospheric-clouds/
358
views
Impressive Southwest Florida dust devil in Fort Myers
Impressive Southwest Florida dust devil in Fort Myers. Check out both the size and rotation as it went through an industrial section along Hanson St. Dust Devils form on sunny days from pockets of warm, rising air as the updraft starts to swirl
4-25-2024
A dust devil (also known regionally as a dirt devil) is a strong, well-formed, and relatively short-lived whirlwind. Its size ranges from small (18 in/half a metre wide and a few yards/metres tall) to large (more than 30 ft/10 m wide and more than half a mile/1 km tall). The primary vertical motion is upward. Dust devils are usually harmless, but can on rare occasions grow large enough to pose a threat to both people and property
On Earth, many dust devils are usually small and weak, often less than 3 feet (0.9 m) in diameter with maximum winds averaging about 45 miles per hour (70 km/h), and they often dissipate less than a minute after forming. On rare occasions, a dust devil can grow very large and intense, sometimes reaching a diameter of up to 300 feet (90 m) with winds in excess of 60 mph (100 km/h+) and can last for upwards of 20 minutes before dissipating.[7] Because of their small diameter, Coriolis force is not significant in the dust devil itself so dust devils with anticyclonic rotation do occur
792
views
2
comments
How to Sleep on the International Space Station - ISS
How to Sleep on the International Space Station ISS
The International Space Station (ISS) is a large space station assembled and maintained in low Earth orbit by a collaboration of five space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), CSA (Canada), and their contractors. ISS is the largest space station ever built. Its primary purpose is performing microgravity and space environment experiments.
Sleeping in space is part of space medicine and mission planning, with impacts on the health, capabilities and morale of astronauts
How do astronauts sleep in space?
Between zero gravity and small sleeping quarters, astronauts have to sleep in space, even if it’s difficult.
On the International Space Station (ISS), an astronaut sleeps in quarters roughly the size of a phone booth. They cocoon themselves in a sleeping bag tethered to a wall. There is no “up” or “down” in space. With zero gravity, an astronaut floats around the cabin while sleeping, potentially injuring themselves if not tethered in place.
“It felt odd,” notes Scott Kelly in a recent interview. Kelly is a retired astronaut who spent 520 days in space. It was strange for Kelly to sleep without the weight of a blanket or the comfort of a pillow to rest his head.
https://www.astronomy.com/space-exploration/how-do-astronauts-sleep-in-space/
How to Sleep on the International Space Station ISS
How to Sleep on the International Space Station ISS
302
views
2
comments
This What Happens When a Wind Turbine Starts Spinning Too Fast in a Storm
This What Happens When a Wind Turbine Starts Spinning Too Fast in a Storm
Wind that is too fast can cause damages to the wind turbines, so operators of wind farms will park the rotors until the wind calms down. Wind Turbines generally shut down when wind speeds hit about 55 mph
Wind turbines are designed with a feature called a "governor" or "governor system" that helps regulate the speed of the turbine's rotor. When wind speeds increase, the governor adjusts the pitch of the turbine blades to reduce their angle of attack, thereby limiting the amount of wind energy captured and preventing the turbine from spinning too fast. This helps protect the turbine from potential damage and ensures safe operation during high winds. Additionally, modern wind turbines are equipped with advanced control systems that continuously monitor wind conditions and adjust the turbine's operation to optimize energy production while maintaining safe operating speeds
A wind turbine is a device that converts the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy. As of 2020, hundreds of thousands of large wind turbines, in installations known as wind farms, were generating over 650 gigawatts of power, with 60 GW added each year. Wind turbines are an increasingly important source of intermittent renewable energy, and are used in many countries to lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
538
views
5
comments
Top 10 Countries by Military Spending (1870-2020)
Top 10 Countries by Military Spending (1870-2020)
Defense spending by the United States accounted for nearly 40 percent of military spending by countries around the world in 2023, according to recently released figures from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). U.S. defense spending increased by $55 billion from 2022 to 2023, in part due to additional military aid sent to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict. The United States spends more on defense than the next nine countries combined.
Military Spending by Country 2024
A nation’s military is a crucial asset. The military enforces domestic and foreign policies and protects its citizens. National security is regarded as a government duty, including the security of citizens, the economy, and the country’s institutions. National security is crucial and requires large budgets to build and maintain. These expenses are typically referred to as military spending and/or defense spending. In 2020, the total world military expenditure was about $1.981 trillion. Military size varies significantly by country, typically correlating with each country’s size and military needs.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/military-spending-by-country
World Military Spending
World Military Spending
Global military spending stands at over $1.7 trillion in annual expenditure at current prices for 2012. It fell by around half a percent compared to 2011 — the first fall since 1998.
https://www.globalissues.org/article/75/world-military-spending
144
views
How Does the Human Ear Work?
We can close our eyes, but not our ears. But their job is not only to keep us constantly connected to the outside world. Find out what else the ear can do and how it is designed in this video
How does the ear work step by step?
Sound waves enter the outer ear and travel through a narrow passageway called the ear canal, which leads to the eardrum. The eardrum vibrates from the incoming sound waves and sends these vibrations to three tiny bones in the middle ear. These bones are called the malleus, incus, and stapes
The eardrum vibrations caused by sound waves move the chain of tiny bones (the ossicles – malleus, incus and stapes) in the middle ear transferring the sound
How Do We Hear?
Hearing depends on a series of complex steps that change sound waves in the air into electrical signals. Our auditory nerve then carries these signals to the brain.
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/how-do-we-hear
the three main parts of the ear: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear, ear infection, ringing ear, ear wax, earwax, human ear
129
views
How Gold Bars & Bullions are Made in Factory
How Gold Bars & Bullions are Made in Factory
A gold bar, also known as gold bullion or a gold ingot, refers to a quantity of refined metallic gold that can be shaped in various forms, produced under standardized conditions of manufacture, labeling, and record-keeping. Larger varieties of gold bars, produced by casting molten metal into molds, are called ingots. Smaller bars are often created through minting or stamping from rolled gold sheets. Central banks typically hold the standard 400-troy-ounce (438.9-ounce; 27.4-pound; 12.4-kilogram) Good Delivery gold bar in their gold reserves and it is widely traded among bullion dealers. Additionally, the kilobar, weighing 1,000 grams (32.15 troy ounces), and the 100-troy-ounce (109.7-ounce; 6.9-pound; 3.1-kilogram) gold bar are popular for trading and investment due to their more manageable size and weight. These bars carry a minimal premium over the spot price of gold, facilitating small transfers between banks and traders. While most kilobars have a flat appearance, a preference for brick-shaped bars exists among some investors, particularly in Europe
anufacturers have developed measures to ensure the authenticity of gold bars and to protect them against counterfeiting or theft. The most prevalent method involves marking bars with unique registered serial numbers or issuing a certificate of authenticity. Some refineries emboss even the smallest bars with serial numbers, which should correspond with the numbers on their associated certificates.
In contrast to cast bars, which may be handled directly, minted bars are typically enclosed in protective packaging or equipped with tamper-evident technology to deter tampering and prevent damage. Additionally, a security feature known as a Kinegram, a type of hologram, can be embossed directly onto a gold bar. Bars containing this feature are referred to as Kinebars
Gold is a chemical element; it has the symbol Au (from the Latin word "aurum") and the atomic number 79. In its pure form, it is a bright, slightly orange-yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal. Chemically, gold is a transition metal, a group 11 element, and one of the noble metals. It is one of the least reactive chemical elements, being the second-lowest in the reactivity series. It is solid under standard condition
Gold, fools gold, gold dust, golden
Colors of Gold Jewelry
Gold jewelry is remarkably versatile and is available in a variety of gorgeous hues. Although naturally occurring as yellow gold, it can also be mixed with different alloys to create other gold colors
Yellow Gold
Yellow gold is gold in its original, naturally occurring golden color. When used for jewelry, it is often mixed with sterling silver, copper, and zinc to give it added strength and durability
Rose gold
https://www.borsheims.com/blog/types-of-gold-jewelry/
213
views
1
comment
Biden Reads Teleprompter Word for Word “Four more years. Pause
Biden reads teleprompter Word for Word “Four more years. Pause.”
April 24, 2024
Biden appears to read teleprompter instructions out loud in latest gaffe
President Biden appeared to read the words "four more years, pause" from a TelePrompter during a speech at a trade union conference in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6351597660112
Not the first time
Biden: "End of quote. Repeat the line. Women are not without electoral... or political power."
https://rumble.com/v1bjq0d-biden-end-of-quote.-repeat-the-line.-women-are-not-without-electoral...-or-.html
A teleprompter, also known as an autocue, is a display device that prompts the person speaking with an electronic visual text of a speech or script
How much larger do they need to make these teleprompters in order for Joe Biden to be able to read them correctly?
Joe Fought the Teleprompter, and the TELEPROMPTER WON!
i fought the teleprompter,biden jobs,biden gaffes,biden gaffe,biden gaff,joe biden gaffes,gaffe,gaffes,gaffer,gaffe fest,joe biden teleprompter,biden teleprompter,i fought the law and the law won,biden fought the teleprompter,biden teleprompter won,teleprompter biden,biden lost,Biden teleprompter gaffe,#bidengaffes,biden,biden speech,biden press conference
Senile Biden,
Joe Biden,Senile Joe Biden, Dementia Biden
28.2K
views
24
comments
Rise and fall of the tide in the Bay of Fundy at Hall's Harbour, Nova Scotia
Rise and fall of the tide in the Bay of Fundy at Hall's Harbour, Nova Scotia
BAY OF FUNDY TIDES: THE HIGHEST TIDES IN THE WORLD!
Twice everyday the bay fills and empties of a billion tonnes of water during each tide cycle—that’s more than the flow of all the world’s freshwater rivers combined.
How High are the Fundy Tides?
Low Tide in the Bay of FundyThe Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world, and those enormous tides alone make that the Bay of Fundy is one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.
The height of the tide difference ranges from 3.5 meters (11ft) along the southwest shore of Nova Scotia and steadily increases as the flood waters travel up the 280 km (174 miles) of shoreline to the head of the Bay where, in the Minas Basin, the height of the tide can reach an incredible 16 meters (53ft).
https://www.bayoffundy.com/about/highest-tides/
Tides cause the ocean to rise and fall twice each day. But what exactly causes high tides and low tides?
Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon (and to a much lesser extent, the Sun) and are also caused by the Earth and Moon orbiting one another.
Tide tables can be used for any given locale to find the predicted times and amplitude (or "tidal range"). The predictions are influenced by many factors including the alignment of the Sun and Moon, the phase and amplitude of the tide (pattern of tides in the deep ocean), the amphidromic systems of the oceans, and the shape of the coastline and near-shore bathymetry (see Timing). They are however only predictions, the actual time and height of the tide is affected by wind and atmospheric pressure. Many shorelines experience semi-diurnal tides—two nearly equal high and low tides each day. Other locations have a diurnal tide—one high and low tide each day. A "mixed tide"—two uneven magnitude tides a day—is a third regular category.
352
views
Horses escape in central London, colliding with cars and injuring 4
Horses escape in central London, colliding with cars and injuring at least 1 person
April 24, 2024
UPDATE: Number of injured from horses on the loose in London rises to 4
Two army horses that were seen galloping through central London at rush hour on Wednesday have been contained, police and media reports said.
Photos and video posted on social media and by British news outlets showed the horses running along busy roads, dodging buses, taxis and other traffic.
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.
The horse (Equus ferus caballus)[2][3] is a domesticated, one-toed, hoofed mammal. It belongs to the taxonomic family Equidae and is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature, close to Eohippus, into the large, single-toed animal of today. Humans began domesticating horses around 4000 BCE, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BCE. Horses in the subspecies caballus are domesticated, although some domesticated populations live in the wild as feral horses.
589
views
Front End Crash Safety Test by Ford From 1971
Front End Crash Safety Test by Ford From 1971
Vehicles are tested in head-on collisions, rear-end, and side-impact crashes. Manufacturers run their own set of simulated accidents and can make adjustments based on the feedback from crash tests conducted by NHTSA and the IIHS, which are the agencies responsible for vetting vehicles
What cars did Ford make in the 1970's?
1966-1977 Ford Bronco. The 1966-1977 Ford Bronco offered the best of both freeway and off-road driving. ...
1971-1978 Ford Capri/Capri II. ...
1971 Ford LTD Convertible Coupe. ...
1971-1980 Ford Pinto. ...
1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 Ford Mustang. ...
1979 1980 1981 Ford Mustang.
Ford Motor Company (commonly known as Ford) is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln brand. Ford also owns a 32% stake in China's Jiangling Motors.[7] It also has joint ventures in China (Changan Ford), Taiwan (Ford Lio Ho), Thailand (AutoAlliance Thailand), and Turkey (Ford Otosan). The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family; they have minority ownership but the majority of the voting power
Vehicles are tested in head-on collisions, rear-end, and side-impact crashes. Manufacturers run their own set of simulated accidents and can make adjustments based on the feedback from crash tests conducted by NHTSA and the IIHS, which are the agencies responsible for vetting vehicles
car crash, car crashes, dashcam driving fails,bad drivers,car crash compilation 2024,car crash compilation usa,car fails,car crash time,dashcam crash,car crash uk, ,car accidents,car,car crashes
528
views
1
comment