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The part about how entire groves of trees could be toppled is wild to think about. I imagine (though don't know) the supersaturated soil means their footings h
by danans 4y ago
The part about how entire groves of trees could be toppled is wild to think about. I imagine (though don't know) the supersaturated soil means their footings have turned goopy and a strong gust could just push them past their holding limit.
- voakbasda 4y agoLast week here in Oregon, a storm with 50mph gusts came through and blew over two groves of trees here at my farm. Dozens of trees crashing down in the space of hours. Got very lucky in that they all managed to avoid doing any serious damage to structures or vehicles.