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Camp Mystic 2025 Flood Horror: 20+ Campers Missing as Guadalupe River Swells
In the early hours of July 4, 2025, Camp Mystic, a beloved girls’ summer camp nestled along the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, became ground zero for a sudden flash flood emergency that would shake families and the entire Kerr County community. Thunderous rainfall, measuring between 6 and 10 inches overnight, caused the river to surge 22 to 26 feet in mere minutes. In the chaos, more than 20 campers were swept away or stranded as cabins vanished under rushing water, turning what began as a typical Independence Day setup into a nightmare.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in Earth
"The Clock in the Wild"
Humans march through life to the steady tick of the clock. A second, a minute, an hour—rigid structures governing our days. But in the wild, where shadows shift and seasons drift, time does not follow a clock. And some say animals move through time on a different rhythm entirely.
By Soul Drafts7 months ago in Earth
Why do UTC+14 even exist?
Have you ever wondered amongst the diversity of regions and countries around Earth, what other people on the other side might be doing? Putting this in a scenario, you could be commuting to work, while people on the other side of the world are already getting off school; how does that work? Why does time work like that, and what are the possible timezones around the world? This brings us to the topic of time zones and UTCs, a fundamental tool for the modern world to operate.
By LuckyToday Geography7 months ago in Earth
Guadalupe River Flood Disaster: Inside Kerrville’s Worst Flash Flood in Decades
Kerrville, Texas: What started as a rainy July morning along the Guadalupe River quickly spiralled into one of the most devastating flash floods in Kerrville’s recent history. Within hours, entire roads were submerged, homes were lost to the fast-moving current, and families were forced to evacuate with only what they could carry. This wasn’t just another Texas flood — it was a disaster fuelled by days of persistent storms and a river pushed beyond its limits.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in Earth
Kerrville Flooding 2025: What Happened in Texas and Why It’s Far from Over
In the early hours of July 4, 2025, what started as a calm morning in Kerrville, Texas, turned into a devastating scene of flash flooding. The Guadalupe River, which winds through the heart of Kerrville and surrounding areas in Kerr County, quickly rose beyond its banks following torrential rainfall overnight. Residents woke to sirens, flooded roads, submerged vehicles, and rising panic. By midday, floodwaters had inundated parts of downtown Kerrville, and nearby communities like Hunt, Ingram, and Camp Mystic were put on high alert or evacuated entirely.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in Earth
