Most people have heard of the phenomenon that is known as global warming. But did you know that there is another phenomenon that is causing global devastation at a fast rate? One that tops the charts as far as the destruction of our environment goes is the phenomenon known as Arctic Fires. These fires are so rare that even if they somehow came about, we probably would not be aware of their presence. They are only discovered by people when they are doing a research project on the ice-shelf in Juneau, Alaska. Not many people know about them.
What is Arctic Fires? These are “ice storms” that can be triggered by something as simple as ice melting in the Arctic Ocean. They form when warm water comes in contact with cooler air. It is not uncommon for these “sudden weather events” to last for days.
What is Harvey seeped and what causes them? Harvey seeps are like rain beads. They form in rivers and streams that are already in trouble due to the high melt-water content. Typically the water that falls on the surface does not freeze, but it freezes gradually in the deeper regions of the river or stream.
How do they start? As the warm water comes in contact with cooler air, it expands. If the steps are in large rivers, they can go on for days or weeks. If they are found in smaller creeks, they may not go on for more than a day. When the water comes back to the surface of the water, it expands again, sometimes with a burst, which can result in catastrophic flooding in many areas.
So what can you do about them? You don’t want to try to save the rainforests. If you have ever been near a rain forest, you probably saw the damage that could happen without the trees. Not only would the trees be cut down, but the soil would also collapse, and the flood risk would be too great. Harvey seeps can be a severe problem if they develop quickly.
Prevention is better than cure. The problem is if you don’t remove them when they start, then they will destroy your lawn or landscaping. They form so fast that if you don’t get them taken care of quickly, they can end up destroying much more than just your property. A lot of times people will dig them up, then never replace them or put them back in place, which could cause your property value to drop or end up being foreclosed upon.
What are Harvey seeps? The scientific term for this type of seepage is a mudslide. It is usually caused by standing water that has backed up for years, then slowly draining to the ground. If you see mudslides, they can cause erosion issues.
What are Harvey seeps, and how do you prevent them? You can’t stop them. You can, however, try to lower their impact by avoiding putting any water directly on top of them. This means that if you are in an area that has continuous water running through it, then you may want to consider a rainfall garden, even if it’s not a natural grass environment.
