Hoarding is exactly what the government is doing right now by filling the SPR, and frankly it's the best thing that could happen. It drives prices up. High prices encourage demand destruction. They also finance new well development. The hoarded oil gives us a buffer to fall back on once shortages become more prevalent. High prices are what we need in order to adapt to what's coming, and the sooner they happen, the better.
Joined: Oct 04, 2004 Posts: 4877 Location: Oklahoma
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:14 am Post subject: Re: 2008 Tornado Frenzy
Yes, it's been a *very* active year. Crazy. Just remember: weather <> climate. _________________ The very existence of flamethrowers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, "You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done." - George Carlin
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:02 am Post subject: Re: 2008 Tornado Frenzy
I don't know whether it's a record, but I do know that in the first five months of the year we've already had double the number of tornadoes nationwide than we had in all of 2007.
Here in AR, we've had six major tornado outbreaks so far in 2008. More severe weather is forecast for this week as well. More than 20 people have died because of tornadoes so far. Lots of states have been affected, but Arkansas has been the worst hit state.
And on top of that, we've had record flooding and record snowfall. The jet stream is parked right on top of us, bringing in LaNina and all that moisture from the gulf. Boy will I be glad when summer gets here.
Kathy
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:06 am Post subject: Re: 2008 Tornado Frenzy
dorlomin wrote:
Are there any specific reasons being given for this? Is this set for a record?
The increased observations of tornadoes by radar and storm chasers has so significantly altered the number of tornadoes being spotted that records are almost moot. That being said, this year is so far over the 10 year average that it is worth noting. La Nina periods (cooler equatorial Pacific waters) are generally noted to produce favorable patterns for tornadic systems. There is little known about the impact of climate change on the number of tornadoes, and it is unlikely to be a factor in this year's events.
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: Re: 2008 Tornado Frenzy
wxman wrote:
dorlomin wrote:
Are there any specific reasons being given for this? Is this set for a record?
The increased observations of tornadoes by radar and storm chasers has so significantly altered the number of tornadoes being spotted that records are almost moot. That being said, this year is so far over the 10 year average that it is worth noting. La Nina periods (cooler equatorial Pacific waters) are generally noted to produce favorable patterns for tornadic systems. There is little known about the impact of climate change on the number of tornadoes, and it is unlikely to be a factor in this year's events.
Joined: Sep 19, 2007 Posts: 919 Location: Land of the Tongva tribe
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:05 am Post subject: Re: 2008 Tornado Frenzy
I am glad I moved from to Los Angeles from Oklahoma.
All we have out here is earthquakes, nuclear targets, mass riots, gang violence, expensive real estate, high income tax, high property tax, smog, traffic congestion, huge state debt, etc...
Anybody want to trade places???
joeltrout _________________ ENERGY is the basis of our industrial civilization and sustains our standard of living. It is the foundation stone of our national wealth. A nation starved of energy.....will be a nation of starving people.
Joined: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 11367 Location: Village of Idiots
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:16 am Post subject: Re: 2008 Tornado Frenzy
joeltrout wrote:
All we have out here is earthquakes, nuclear targets, mass riots, gang violence, expensive real estate, high income tax, high property tax, smog, traffic congestion, huge state debt, etc...
Don't forget burning streets in the Miracle Mile district (tar seeps) and brushfires in the hills, mudslides....
Los Angeles is an almost surreal place to live. Sometimes I even miss it... _________________ "...powerdown so soft and fluffy you'll think you're living in a pillow..." - jboogy
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