Articles for author: Andrew Alpin

Northern Saw-whet Owls: The Forest's Tiny Giants

The Rare Owls That Still Hunt in New England Forests

Andrew Alpin

Step into a New England forest on a crisp night, and you might hear a haunting call echoing through the trees. Owls—silent hunters of the dark—have long been symbols of mystery, but some of the species that roam these woods are far rarer than most people realize. From the secretive Long-eared Owl to the elusive ...

Conclusion

8 Hailstorms Texans Still Talk About Today

Andrew Alpin

Texas weather has always been unpredictable, but when Mother Nature really wants to make an impression, she sends ice chunks the size of grapefruits hurtling from the sky. These aren’t your ordinary spring showers or gentle drizzles. We’re talking about storms that leave behind scenes resembling a battlefield, where windows look like spider webs and ...

Record-Breaking 2024: When Nature Went Wild

What Really Happens When Tornadoes Tear Through Oklahoma?

Andrew Alpin

Oklahoma sits in the crosshairs of nature’s most violent phenomena, where colliding air masses create the perfect storm. When tornadoes rip across the Sooner State, they don’t just leave behind a trail of destruction – they reveal the raw power of our planet and test the resilience of entire communities. You might think you know ...

Watch: Massive Sinkhole Swallows Vehicles, Poles Outside Bangkok Hospital

Andrew Alpin

In a dramatic early-morning collapse on September 24, 2025, a vast sinkhole tore open along Samsen Road in Bangkok’s Dusit district, just outside the gates of Vajira Hospital. The fissure, estimated at nearly 30 × 30 meters across and plunging around 50 meters deep, swallowed three vehicles, pulled down electricity poles, and ruptured underground pipes. ...

Modern Storms Still Pack Ancient Fury

These Fierce Storms Defined Life in the Midwest

Andrew Alpin

When most people think of the American Midwest, they picture endless prairies, friendly communities, and amber waves of grain. But beneath this peaceful surface lies a region forged by some of nature’s most violent forces. The heartland has witnessed storms so fierce they changed the course of history, redefined weather forecasting, and left scars that ...

Cocoa Mulch Garden Hazards

Why California Backyards Can Be a Hidden Danger for Pets

Andrew Alpin

California homeowners love their outdoor spaces, transforming backyards into beautiful sanctuaries for relaxation and play. Yet beneath this seemingly idyllic setting lurks a troubling reality that most pet owners never consider. Your well-manicured lawn, colorful flower beds, and sparkling swimming pool might actually pose serious threats to your beloved four-legged family members. From toxic plants ...

Kemp's Ridley - The Most Endangered Nester

8 Sea Turtles That Still Nest on Florida’s Shores

Andrew Alpin

Picture this: under the moonlit skies of a warm Florida night, an ancient ritual unfolds on sandy beaches that has been happening for millions of years. Florida’s coastline provides critical nesting habitat for loggerhead, green, and leatherback sea turtles that use the state’s beaches to lay nests each year. What many people don’t realize is ...

Why Floods Keep Leaving Louisiana Underwater

Why Floods Keep Leaving Louisiana Underwater

Andrew Alpin

You know when someone asks you about Louisiana, flooding probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Maybe you think about jazz music drifting through French Quarter streets, or steaming bowls of gumbo, or those massive oak trees draped in Spanish moss. But here’s the brutal truth: Louisiana is drowning, slowly but surely, and ...