25 Little-Known Warnings from Nature That Can Save Your Life

‘If the sky turns greenish and the pressure bottoms out, it's time to head for the basement’
25 Little-Known Warnings from Nature That Can Save Your Life

Planet-loving folk will often talk about the value of listening to nature. I’m not so sure I want to, since I think nature has basically been screaming in pain for the last century. You don’t need to put your ear to a sequoia to know that we’re doing basically everything wrong in terms of keeping this particular rock livable far into the future.

In a less existential sense, though, there are still natural warnings in this world, things you learn to take heed of if you live somewhere with trees that don’t live in sad little sidewalk squares. Animals, vegetation, even wind can sometimes be quietly saying, “Okay, everybody strap the fuck in.” 

For your next camping trip, or, let’s be honest, just out of curiosity, read through the following natural warning signs, courtesy of Redditors that have to worry about tornadoes.

Dyingforsomelove . 4y ago If you are at swimming at the beach or a coastal inlet & see an unusually calm area of water, get away from it, it could be a rip tide. On that note. If you get stuck in a rip, don't swim against it, you will tire & drown, swim paralell to the coast till you swim out of the rip.
Cargo_Vroom 4y ago Squirrels will sometimes watch you from a distance while making alarm calls. The sound varies by species but it's generally a sort of squawking bark. If you hear them barking, and they aren't yelling at you, then there may be something else around they think is a predator. It's worth paying attention.
ihaveasandwitch 4y ago Edited 4y ago Your own senses. If you feel like something is wrong, there is a good chance it is. In your peripheral you may have seen something or gotten a vibe from someone that made your hair stand. Don't just dismiss the feeling. Our subconscious is very attuned to hostile body language in people capable of violence.
Amber-Dragon 4y ago If a tree is hot to touch get the fuck out. I don't know if this is common in other countries, but here in Australia we have what's called widowmakers, basically eucalypt trees are extremely flammable and its possible for the tree to be on fire internally, but not visible on the outside, and can literally explode at any given moment.
tadadesae . 4y ago If a tornado looks like it's not moving, chances are that it is either coming right at you, or it's moving away from you. Always assume it's coming towards you and seek shelter right away.
. 4y ago . Edited 4y ago If a bee keeps head butting you and annoying you, alter course. They are warning you that you're getting too close to the nest.
inconclusivereality . 4y ago Most animals don't smile. If you see teeth or an open mouth, it's usually a warning or sign of aggression.
ironmcheaddesk a 4y ago Edited 4y ago If you happen upon a moose and aren't intending to be that close (hunters), regardless of the season, you should leave immediately. Moose are not your friends. You'll have a window of opportunity to leave. Take it.The cows will straight up murder you, especially if she has calves and the bulls might take down half a forest to murder you.
AGriffon 4y ago During stormy weather in the Midwest... If the sky turns greenish and the pressure bottoms out, it's time to head for the basement
quesoqueso . 4y ago If there are tall clouds nearby, and you get a metallic taste or hear any buzzing, feel static-y, lightning it about to hit pretty much exactly where you are.
. 4y ago . Edited 4y ago If you are in a canyon, slot or otherwise, and you see clouds anywhere in the sky GTFO. It could be raining miles away and cause a flash flood in less than 10 minutes as water rushes through the canyon. Get to higher ground.
. 4y ago If major colonies of ants are coming out of the ground, an earthquake is coming in several hours
JeXXaY 4y ago If you're on the beach and see that the shore is much further out in the ocean than it usually is, you should get away from there immediately. This is the mayor warning sign of a tsunami and you can see this e.g. in video tapes of the great tsunami in 2004. But people weren't leaving, they rather tried to figure out where the water went.
gregaustex . 4y ago If something, especially in the ocean, is very pretty or colorful or very ugly and doesn't run away from you, it's probably very venomous.
Book8 4y ago Do not go wading in water that is heading toward a cliff! Also known as a waterfall. The current is much stronger than you might think. I am only here thanks to a handy bush as my father as a teenager was almost swept to his death in Yosemite.
sfisher920 . 4y ago If you hear the noise of a train but don't live near the train tracks, prepare for an earthquake.
Recymen234 4y ago If you wanna by a plot and there is a slope on the property line, look at the Trees on them. If you see they don't grow up straight but crooked and overall in the same direction crooked, there is a very good chance that the slope is slowly, but certain slipping in the opposite direction of the treetops. So make sure your buildings are save away from this slope or you need, in the long shot, safety measurments.
. 4y ago For novice campers, be able to recognize what dead standing trees look like - and don't camp near them.
Purplepickle16 0 4y ago If cows are facing one direction for a long time, there's probably gonna be a storm. If it's cloudy or even seems clear but it's not cold and the cows huddle up, there may be a tornado coming
Midas_Artflower 4y ago Your own body will give you a handy heads up: If your ears are significantly redder than your face, have your blood pressure checked. I'm on a low dose med now, my BP is down 30 points, and my ears (once quite red) are now the same color as my face.
jennifererrors 4y ago Edited 4y ago If you have come across a small bare area under a tree, and bark is missing from the tree, youve probably stumbled upon a bears summer bed. Also dont use bear bells in places that is also cougar country. You are basically ringing the dinner bell.
OkScore1006 . 4y ago If the trees are talking, or squeaking/creaking, don't camp anywhere near.
vanqushingpilot . 4y ago Don't know if this fits here, but pets like dogs or even cats can often tell if there if there is something wrong with a person. If you notice your dog is constantly sniffing, touching, or just gravitating to a certain part of your body, you should get it checked out.
daisydoom456 4y ago If you find a snake that you think might be a rattlesnake look at its head and eyes, not it's tail. Rattlesnakes can lose their rattle in fights or if it's stomped on by an animal or damaged another way. A rattlesnake will have a diamond shaped head (look for the venom sacks) and squinty eyes. A gopher snake will have a slender head and round eyes, and aren't venomous. They can still bite you though so it's best to just stay away regardless.
Mertzehia 4y ago If the animals gtfo, you should too

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