14 Places Prone to Terrifying Natural Disasters
| April 10, 2017
10. United States (Tornadoes and Blizzards)
Many might think Trump is America’s most imminent threat, but when you look at its past, nature seems to be the constant enemy. The Great Plains, among other areas, create intense weather conditions due to the movement of hot and cold air, and the result can be catastrophic.
Tornadoes usually happen between February and June. Most of the time they leave a trail of death behind them – people living in mobile homes are particularly vulnerable. Blizzards can also strike fast and if people are not prepared, the cold temperatures can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and eventually death.
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