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2003 THUNDERSTORMS Sequoia National Forest and Kern River Valley by Nature Ali
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Summer thunderstorms are not uncommon in the mountains, but 2003 has produced some of the weirdest weather I have experienced. Several inches of rain pouring down in short periods has created havoc with many of the fire scarred areas on the Kern Plateau. The Sequoia National Forest recorded over 600 lightning strikes on Thursday August 21st during one of these storms. BUT, remember there is no such thing as global warming or the extreme weather such a trend produces. All photos by Alison Sheehey © Nature Ali All rights reserved. Email |
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Aftermath of the first serious flashflood - Sherman Pass Road July 28, 2003 |
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The crew from Blackrock Fire Station comes to the rescue July 28, 2003 |
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The upper Kern River flows hard with angry mud and ash brought down from rains pouring over the McNally fire area July 28, 2003 |
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The rain began to fall July 30, 2003 |
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and then the skies opened up July 30, 2003 |
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and the mud began to flow July 30, 2003 |
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and flow and flow July 30, 2003 |
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and with rocks and logs July 30, 2003 |
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and more rocks and logs July 30, 2003 |
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With lightning there will be fire - the Half-Way fire July 30, 2003 |
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After the rain there can be immeasurable beauty August 1, 2003 |
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Evidence of another pounding on the Kern Plateau - view from Speas Ridge in the Greenhorn Mountains August 1, 2003 |
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Storm debris washed down Alder Creek on the Kern Plateau. August 5, 2003 |
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These flowers were growing in the narrow stream channel on July 24, 2003
-------> Blown out aftermath on Alder Creek, Kern Plateau. August 5, 2003 |
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Another storm rolls in - 600 lightning strikes recorded over the next 6 hours. August 21, 2003 |
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