Saturday, August 10, 2013

Today's "Weather Porn": Colorado Flash Flood

In Manitou Springs, Colorado, a massive flash flood killed at least one person and caused serious damage Friday.
An image of Friday's flash flood
roaring through Manitou Springs, Colorado

Heavy rain hit an area that was denuded by forest fires earlier this year. When that happens, there's no vegetation to hold in the moisture. So the water runs off into a flood.

Making the flood worse, the water picks up and carries fire debris, and everything comes roaring into towns like Manitou Springs.

The result is today's "weather porn" video. Note: I define weather porn as dramatic videos or images of extreme weather. As I've said previously, despite the name I've given it, it's OK for kids to watch and it's safe for work.

Here's the dramatic video from Manitou Springs:


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