Natural disasters are not uncommon in human history. Indigenous peoples who live closely with nature and natural history experts from around the world have suggested that nature tries to warn us of imminent danger, if we can only interpret the signs.
Words of wisdom from the sea people and fishermen.
“If water recedes quickly, it will reappear in the same quantity in which it disappeared,” said 65-year old village chief Sarmak Klathalay.
“If the sea drains from the beach, head for the hills for survival,” said the Moken sea gypsies. US fisherman say if there is a circle around the moon, it means bad weather the next day.
Generally, among fishermen, the color of the sky can tell them about the weather. For example, a read evening sky and a gray morning would suggest a pleasant day. On the contrary, if the evening sky is gray and the morning red, it will bring rain. The advice is summed up in the old English adage; “Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight, red sky in the morning is the shepherd’s warning.
Danger signs in nature.
Animals acting strangely, fleeing their natural habitats, abnormally gathering in groups or ignoring the presence of people may all be signs of imminent danger. Birds will abandon their nests and eggs. Swans will leave the water and lay down on the ground. Snakes, weasels, rats, centipedes and beetles will head inland. Monkeys will scream aggressively. Pets will try to escape confinement. Hoofed animals refuse to enter their barns or refuse to be tied and will act nervous. Ants will be on the march because a flood might be coming. Wild birds will suddenly become quiet or disappear. Elephants will start trumpeting and run for higher ground. Flamingos will abandon their low lying breeding areas. Dolphins will swim close to boats. Cattle will start to run around with their tails in the air before a storm. If fish act agitated, leave the area as soon as possible because something is frightening the fish. If the fish jump and swim wildly they are trying to escape to a safer area. Birds migrating out of season may mean a volcanic eruption or an earthquake is about to occur. Sometimes, seabirds head inland before an earthquake.
Live long and proper.
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