Articles for tag: flood

Why Do So Many Cultures Speak of a Great Flood? Ancient Cosmic Impacts and Memory

Annette Uy

From the biblical tale of Noah’s Ark to the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, from Hindu Puranas to Native American legends, nearly every ancient civilization across the globe shares one haunting narrative: a catastrophic flood that once drowned the world. These aren’t just scattered stories – they’re eerily consistent accounts that span continents and millennia, each ...

Economic Devastation

The Slow Collapse: What Happens When Groundwater Runs Out Beneath Cities

Annette Uy

Picture this: You’re walking down a familiar street in your neighborhood when you notice something odd. The sidewalk that was perfectly level yesterday now has a small crack running through it. The building next to you seems slightly tilted, and the road has developed an unusual dip. These aren’t signs of poor construction or normal ...