“The mind becomes accustomed to things by the habitual sight of them, and neither wonders nor inquires about the reasons for things it sees all the time.”
― Marcus Tullus Cicero, 106 B.C. to 43 B.C.
This is all of the hurricane, tornado, thunderstorm and earthquake data, which will be integrated into “Precipitation, Temperature, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms and Earthquakes All Vary Directly With the Health of the Ether.”
From 1943 to 2018, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by an annual average of 1.3%.
From 1943 to 2018, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 96.3%, from 432, the greatest in history, to 16, the fewest in history.
In an article in the Journal of Applied Meteorology, meteorologist Ronald Holle said it was because of “a shift in population from rural to urban regions.”
When, in fact, from 1998 to 2018, the 3.8% average annual decrease in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa was 192.3% greater, or almost three times greater than the 1.3% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States during the same time period.
We have now learned that "a shift in population from rural to urban regions” is an example of the propaganda technique known as “the big lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of meteorologist Ronald Holle and his employer, the Journal of Applied Meteorology by using what was known in the old days as fact-checking.
Here, Ron’s use of “shift”, “population”, “rural”, “urban” and “regions” are all hedging generalities.
John Jensenius, a former National Weather Service lightning expert and founding member of the National Lightning Safety Council said that it was because “There were many, many more small farmers who were out working in fields”, ”all phones were corded, and there were quite a few deaths due to people speaking on the phone”,
“Better lightning protection, suppression and grounding in electrical and phone lines”, “more concern and awareness of lightning safety, due in part to advances in media communication”, and “Medical advances in treating lightning strike victims”.
When, in fact, from 2001 to 2013, the respective 4.2% (average) decreases in thunderstorm warnings in the in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were identical.
I have exposed the duplicity of John Jensenius and his former employer, the National Weather Service by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
Here, John’s use of “many, many more”, “quite a few deaths”, “better lightning protection”, “better”, “suppression”, “better grounding”, “more concern and awareness”, “advances”, “lightning safety”, “media”, “communication”, “medical” and “advances” are all examples of hedging generalities.
Ronald Holle and John Jensenius have put these hedging generalities forward forward to keep the reader from recognizing that the Death energy in the ether which fuels lightning strikes has decreased to the lowest level in history.
Here’s a picture of Ronald Holle, against a Satanic green Kabbalist “Tree of Life” background, and where the image is constructed to focus attention on his left eye.
(“Lightning Expert” Ron Holle”)
Here’s a picture of John Jensenius, in a Satanic purple shirt, against a Satanic green Kabbalist “Tree of Life background.
(John Jensenius, a former National Weather Service lightning expert and founding member of the National Lightning Safety Council)
From 1943 to 1944, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
In 1943, there were 432 lightning deaths in the United States, the most in history.
I believe that this all-time-high was driven by the Death energy generated by World War II.
From 1944 to 1945, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1945 to 1946, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1946 to 1947, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1947 to 1948, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1948 to 1949, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1949 to 1950, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1950 to 1951, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1951 to 1952, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1953 to 1954, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1954 to 1955, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1955 to 1956, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1956 to 1957, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1957 to 1958, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1958 to 1959, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1959 to 1960, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1960 to 1961, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1961 to 1962, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1962 to 1963, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1963 to 1964, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1964 to 1965, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1966 to 1967, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1967 to 1968, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1968 to 1969, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1970 to 1971, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1971 to 1972, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1972 to 1973, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1973 to 1974, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1975 to 1976, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1976 to 1977, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1977 to 1978, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1978 to 1979, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1979 to 1980, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1980 to 1981, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1981 to 1982, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1982 to 1983, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1983 to 1984, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1984 to 1985, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1985 to 1986, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1986 to 1987, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1987 to 1988, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1988 to 1989, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1989 to 1990, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1990 to 1991, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1991 to 1992, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1992 to 1993, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1992 to 1993, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1993 to 1994, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1994 to 1995, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1995 to 1996, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1996 to 1997, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1997 to 1998, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1997 to 2013, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by an annual average of 4.2%.
From 1997 to 2013, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 67%, or by more than two thirds, or by 254 warnings, from 380 to 126.
An uncredited author from weather.gov said “As is usually the case, there is not one underlying reason for the lack of severe weather, but rather a combination of issues. Recall that the basic ingredients for severe storms are moisture, instability, lift, and wind shear. Often times this spring/summer, these ingredients tended to be out of phase. In other words, by removing any one of these ingredients, organized severe storms become unlikely.”
Where “not one underlying reason”, “combination of issues”, and “any one of these ingredients” are all hedging generalities, put forward to keep the reader from recognizing that the Death energy in the ether which fuels lightning strikes has decreased to the lowest level in history.
Here, “there is not one underlying reason” is an example of the propaganda technique known as “the big lie”.
The article goes on to say “Several other relevant climate trends that stand out from this spring/summer include: colder than normal conditions in April and May led to a slow start to the season, cooler than normal conditions redeveloped in July and early August, predominate northerly wind flow kept Gulf moisture south of the region which resulted in drier than normal conditions in mid-July through mid-August.
Here, “colder than normal conditions in April and May” and “cooler than normal conditions redeveloped in July and early August” are problematic, given that NOAA states that 2013 was fourth warmest year in history, 1880 to present.
“2013 was the 4th hottest year in history” is an example of a propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
The actual colder than normal conditions in April and May 2013 and cooler than normal conditions in July and early August 2013 did, indeed, mitigate tornado activity, and occurred because the health of the ether was improving, because air temperature varies directly with the health of the ether.
I’m guessing that the general “drier than normal conditions” is a fabrication, put forward to drive the drought-hysteria agenda in the face of exponentially increasing rainfall, but I don’t have time to check that right now.
The uncredited author from weather.gov put the chain of hedging generalities forward to keep the reader from recognizing that the Death energy in the ether which fuels lightning strikes has decreased to the lowest level in history.
For those unaware, anytime an author is uncredited, it is proof that said author is an Intelligence operative.
From 1997 to 1998, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 1997 to 1998, the respective 1.3% and 4.2% (average) decreases in lighting deaths in the United States and in severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area occurred simultaneously.
From 1998 to 2018, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by an annual average of 3.8%.
From 1998 to 2018, the 3.8% average annual decrease in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa was 192.3% greater, or almost three times greater than the 1.3% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States during the same time period.
From 1998 to 2018, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 76%, or by more than three fourths.
From 1998 to 1999, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1998 to 1999, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 1998 to 1999, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 1998 to 1999, the respective 1.3%, 3.8% and 4.2% (average) decreases in lighting deaths in the United States, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa and in severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area all occurred simultaneously.
From 1999 to 2000, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 1999 to 2000, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 1999 to 2000, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 1999 to 2000, the respective 1.3%, 3.8% and 4.2% (average) decreases in lighting deaths in the United States, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa and in severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area all occurred simultaneously.
From 2000 to 2001, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.3% (average).
From 2000 to 2001, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2000 to 2001, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2000 to 2001, the respective 1.3% and 4.2% (average) decreases in lighting deaths in the United States and in severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area occurred simultaneously.
From 2001 to 2018, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by an annual average of 4.2%.
From 2001 to 2018, the 4.2% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States was 223% greater, or more than three times greater than their 1.3% average annual decrease from 1943 to 2018.
Lightning deaths in the United States decreased exponentially from 2001 to 2018 versus 1943 to 2001 because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and thunderstorm activity varies directly with the health of the ether.
From 2001 to 2018, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 71%, or by almost three fourths, or by 39 lightning deaths, from to 55 to 16.
From 2001 to 2018, the respective 3.8% and 4.2% decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa and in lightning deaths in the United States were statistically very similar.
From 2001 to 2013, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by an annual average of 4.9%.
From 2001 to 2013, the 4.9% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States was 276.9% greater, or almost four times greater than their 1.3% average annual decrease from 1943 to 2001.
Lightning deaths in the United States decreased exponentially from 2001 to 2013 versus 1943 to 2001 because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and thunderstorm activity varies directly with the health of the ether.
From 2001 to 2013, the respective 4.2% and 4.9% (average) decreases in thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were statistically very similar.
From 2001 to 2013, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 58.2%, or by more than half, or by 32 lightning deaths, from 55 to 23.
From 2001 to 2002, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2001 to 2002, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2001 to 2002, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2001 to 2002, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States occurred simultaneously.
From 2001 to 2002, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were all statistically very similar.
In 2001, to put a plausible-deniability excuse in place for the sudden, exponential decrease in lightning deaths they knew had just commenced, the National Weather Service launched a lightning safety campaign, which included the phrase ‘when thunder roars, go indoors’.
In 2001, there were 55 lightning deaths in the United States.
From 2002 to 2003, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2002 to 2003, severe thunderstorm warnings the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2002 to 2003, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2002 to 2003, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States occurred simultaneously.
From 2002 to 2003, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were all statistically very similar.
From 2003 to 2004, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2003 to 2004, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2003 to 2004, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2003 to 2004, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States occurred simultaneously.
From 2003 to 2004, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were all statistically very similar.
From 2004 to 2005, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2004 to 2005, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2004 to 2005, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2004 to 2005, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States occurred simultaneously.
From 2004 to 2005, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were all statistically very similar.
From 2005 to 2006, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2005 to 2006, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2005 to 2006, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2005 to 2006, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States occurred simultaneously.
From 2005 to 2006, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were all statistically very similar.
From 2006 to 2007, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2006 to 2007, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2006 to 2007, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2006 to 2007, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States occurred simultaneously.
From 2006 to 2007, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were all statistically very similar.
From 2007 to 2017, lightning deaths in the United States averaged 27.
From 2007 to 2017, the 27 (average) lightning deaths in the United States were 51% less, or more than half again less than the 55 lightning deaths in 2001.
Lightning deaths in the United decreased exponentially from 2007 to 2017 versus 2001 to 2007 because the health of the ether was inexorably improving, and thunderstorm activity varies directly with the health of the ether.
From 2007 to 2008, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2007 to 2008, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2007 to 2008, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2007 to 2008, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States occurred simultaneously.
From 2007 to 2008, the respective 3.8%, 4.2% and 4.2% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were all statistically very similar.
From 2008 to 2018, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by an annual average of 5%, compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999.
From 2008 to 2018, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 50%, or by half compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999.
That’s because earthquake activity varies directly with the health of the ether.
From 2008 to 2009, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2008 to 2009, severe thunderstorm warnings in the the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2008 to 2009, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From to 2008 to 2009, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average), compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999.
From 2008 to 2009, the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 4.2% and 5% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area, lightning deaths in the United States and earthquakes of earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 all occurred simultaneously.
From 2008 to 2009, the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 4.2% and 5% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States and earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 were all statistically similar.
From 2009 to 2010, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2009 to 2010, severe thunderstorm warnings in the the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2009 to 2010, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2009 to 2010 compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average).
From 2009 to 2010 the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 4.2% and 5% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area, lightning deaths in the United States and earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the three decades from 1969 to 1999 all occurred simultaneously.
From 2009 to 2010, the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 4.2% and 5% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area, lightning deaths in the United States and earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the three decades from 1969 to 1999 were all statistically similar.
From 2010 to 2011, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2010 to 2011, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2010 to 2011, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2010 to 2011 compared to the three decades from 1969 to 1999, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average).
From 2010 to 2011 the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 4.2% and 5% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area, lightning deaths in the United States and earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average), compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 all occurred simultaneously.
From 2010 to 2011, the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 4.2% and 5% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area, lightning deaths in the United States and earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the three decades from 1969 to 1999 were all statistically very similar.
From 2011 to 2017, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by an annual average of 4.75%.
From 2011 to 2017, lightning deaths in the U.S. decreased by 38%, or by more than one third, or by ten lightning deaths, from 26 to 16.
From 2011 to 2013, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by an annual average of 5.6%.
From 2011 to 2013, the 5.6% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States was 14.3% greater than their 4.9% average annual decrease from 2001 to 2013.
From 2011 to 2013, the 5.6% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States was 17.9% greater, or nearly one fifth greater than their 4.75% average annual decrease from 2013 to 2017.
These two preceding statistics show that the greatest rate of positive change took place from 2011 to 2013.
Here, from 2011 to 2013 versus 2001 to 2012, lightning deaths in the United States decreasing exponentially because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and thunderstorm activity varies directly with the health of the ether.From 2011 to 2012, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2011 to 2013, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 11.5%, or by three lightning deaths, from 26, the fewest in history, to 23, the fewest in history.
Here, in 2013, lightning deaths in the United States are at their lowest in history.
2013 is the first year coming out of the end of the Mayan “long count” in 2012.
We’ve come to the end of what the Hindu’s referred to as the “Age of Iron”, and have just transitioned into a new Golden Age.
Ai says “Kalyug (or Kali Yuga) is the fourth and final epoch in the grand cycle of ages in Hindu cosmology. Often referred to as the “Age of Darkness” or “Iron Age,” it is traditionally characterized by a profound decline in morality, righteousness (dharma), and spiritual awareness.”
From 2011 to 2012, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2011 to 2012, compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average).
From 2011 to 2012, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 5.6% (average).
From 2011 to 2012, the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 5% and 5.6% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and lightning deaths in the United States all occurred simultaneously.
From 2011 to 2012, the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 5% and 5.6% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and lightning deaths in the United States were all statistically similar.
In 2011, there were 26 lightning deaths in the United States, the fewest in history.
From 2012 to 2013, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2012 to 2013, compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average).
From 2012 to 2013, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 5.6% (average).
From 2012 to 2013, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 4.2% (average).
From 2012 to 2013, the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 5% and 5.6% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and lightning deaths in the United States occurred simultaneously.
From 2012 to 2013, the respective 3.8%, 4.2%, 5% and 5.6% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and lightning deaths in the United States were all statistically similar.
From 2013 to 2018, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by an annual average of 6%
From 2013 to 2018, the 6% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States was 7.1% greater than their 5.6% average annual increase from 2011 to 2013.
This statistic documents the fact that the greatest positive change took place right after we passed through 2012, the year that the Mayan “long count” ended.
From 2013 to 2018, the 6% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States was 22.4% greater, or more than one fifth greater than their 4.9% average annual decrease from 2001 to 2013.
Lightning deaths in the United States decreased exponentially from 2013 to 2018 versus 2001 to 2013 because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and Death energy in the atmosphere is crucial to the formation of lightning.
From 2013 to 2018, the 6% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States was 361.5% greater, or more than four and a half times greater than the 1.3% average annual decrease in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa.
This statistic documents the fact that each severe thunderstorm in Iowa had exponentially fewer lightning strikes.
That’s because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and Death energy in the atmosphere is crucial to the formation of lightning.
It puts Zeus and his thunderbolts into a whole new context, does it not?
Now we begin to understand why the Death-worshippers put him up at the head of their Pantheon of gods.
In 2013, there were 23 lightning deaths in the United States, the fewest in history.
John Jensenius, former National Weather Service lightning expert and founding member of the National Lightning Safety Council was asked if 2013 being a relatively quiet year in the USA for severe thunderstorms could have been a factor in the record low number of lightning deaths.
He replied “I have never tried to correlate the two; however, I doubt that there’d be much of a correlation”, and that “Very few lightning deaths seem to occur during ‘severe’ weather. As for non-severe thunderstorms, overall, the number of thunderstorms doesn’t vary much from year to year across the United States, so I don’t think there’s much of a correlation there either.”
When, in fact, from 2001 to 2013, the respective 4.2% (average) decreases in thunderstorm warnings in the in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were identical.
Which proves that "I doubt that there’d be much of a correlation” is an example of the propaganda technique known as “the big lie”.
Further, from 1997 to 2013, severe thunderstorm warnings in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 67%, or by more than two thirds, or by 254 warnings, from 380 to 126.
Which proves that the general “the number of the number of thunderstorms doesn’t vary much from year to year” is an example of the propaganda technique known as “the big lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of John Jensenius and the National Weather Service by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
From 2013 to 2014, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2013 to 2014, compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average).
From 2013 to 2014, lightning deaths in the United States decreasd by 6% (average).
From 2013 to 2014, the respective 1.3%, 5% and 6% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and lightning deaths in the United States all occurred simultaneously.
In August 2013, accuweather.com said “Erin Stays a Tropical Storm; Next May Brew in Gulf”
The article continues: “Tropical Storm Erin continues to slowly spin west-northwestward in the eastern Atlantic. Tropical development in the Caribbean and Gulf has been a concern since early this week, with numerous scenarios still in play. However, meteorologists continue to have more confidence due to the moisture from the storm shifting into the Gulf of Mexico and towards the United States. Once the system moves into the Gulf later today, it will be in a rather favorable environment for development.
The article continues: “Heading into the weekend, water temperatures are expected to stay just slightly above average for this time of year. The strong opposing winds that tend to shred storms have also weakened. However, it is still questionable if the storm will have enough time to officially develop into a tropical depression or storm. AccuWeather.com Expert Senior Meteorologist Dan Kottlowski noted Tuesday morning that the broad area of low pressure has not yet shown signs of strengthening. “This suggests there is no sign that a low-level feature is forming yet,” Kottlowski said, and a low-level feature is necessary for a disturbance to strengthen. There will only be a day or two in which this lower-level feature could form before the system moves inland. Without the warm, tropical water after landfall, the storm will not be able to strengthen.”
The tone and mechanics are completely pro-hurricane.
In August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season with zero hurricanes to that point, NOAA widened its eyes to simulate honesty and said “Very Active Hurricane Season Possible”.
When, in fact, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season had just two hurricanes, and was among the least active in history.
Here, “Very Active Hurricane Season Possible” is an example of the propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of NOAA by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
In August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season with zero hurricanes to that point, the Houston Chronicle’s Eric Berger affirmed that he was a big fan of destructive weather events with “Dud of a hurricane season may be about to finally get rolling”.
When, in fact, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season had just two hurricanes, and was among the least active in history.
Here, “Dud of a hurricane season may be about to finally get rolling” is an example of the propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of Eric Berger and the Houston Chronicle by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
In August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season with zero hurricanes to that point, NBC Miami said “Hurricane officials say the Atlantic hurricane season is on track and above-normal.”
When, in fact, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season had just two hurricanes, and was among the least active in history.
Here, “The Atlantic hurricane season is on track and above-normal” is an example of the propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of NOAA by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
In August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season with zero hurricanes to that point, the Christian Science Monitor said “ ‘Above normal’ hurricane season coming. Is New York ready for another Sandy***?***”.
When, in fact, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season had just two hurricanes, and was among the least active in history.
Here, “Above normal’ hurricane season coming” is an example of the propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of the Christian Science Monitor by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
“Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbor” one of the Ten Commandments.
In August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season with zero hurricanes to that point, royalgazette.com narrowed its eyes bitterly, wagged its bony finger and said “Quiet hurricane season so far — but peak period approaching”.
When, in fact, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season had just two hurricanes, and was among the least active in history.
The alliterative “Peak period approaching” is an example of the propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
They alliterated it to embed it more effectively in the subconscious of the Coincidence Theorist reader, whom they know will grasp virtually any straw, no matter how thin, to remain off the hook of personal responsibility.
I have exposed the duplicity of NOAA by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
In August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season with zero hurricanes to that point, NOAA said “there’s a 70 percent chance of 3-5 major hurricanes forming in the Atlantic before November 2013.”
When, in fact, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season had just two hurricanes, and was among the least active in history.
Here, “There’s a 70 percent chance of 3-5 major hurricanes forming in the Atlantic before November 2013” is an example of the propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of NOAA by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
In August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season with zero hurricanes to that point, an article I can no longer locate said “Hurricane season 2013: Florida is just entering the thick of storm season.”
When, in fact, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season had just two hurricanes, and was among the least active in history.
Here, “Florida is just entering the thick of storm season” is an example of the propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of whatever literally blood-drinking Illuminist shill wrote this bit of horizontal propaganda by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
IIn August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season that was a complete bust, (had zero hurricanes to that point), yahoo News said “Forecasters: Hurricane season 2013 is no bust”.
When, in fact, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season was, in fact, a complete bust.
Here, “Hurricane season 2013 is no bust” is an example of a propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
In August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season that was a complete bust (had zero hurricanes to that point), NPR said “Hurricane Season A Bust***?*** Don’t Be So Sure”.
In August 2013, in the midst of a hurricane season that was a complete bust (had zero hurricanes to that point), yahoo News said “Forecasters: Hurricane season 2013 is no bust”.
When, in fact, the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season was a complete bust.
Here, “Hurricane Season A Bust? Don’t Be So Sure” is an example of a propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of NPR by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
In August 2013, Steven Goddard said “2013 is the slowest start to a hurricane season on record”.
Where “start” holds out hope for the Coincidence theorist reader that a Hurricane-a-palooza is just around the corner.
In August 2013, during the slowest hurricane season on record, the Washington Post said “Al Gore: “The hurricane scale used to be 1-5 and now they’re adding a 6.”
The National Weather Service said in comment “No, we’re not pursuing any such change.”
Al Gore’s statement “now they’re adding a six” in a hurricane season with any hurricanes of three or above is an example of a propaganda technique known as the “Big Lie”.
In August 2013, in a desperate attempt to paint a false picture of storm activity, 973thedawg.com said “Erin Fizzles As Does Potential System In The Gulf”.
If there had been a “potential system” it would have been named.
In August 2013, an article I can not surprisingly no longer locate truthfully said “As we approach the end of August, there have been no Atlantic hurricanes.”
In September 2013, news.stanford.edu said “Global warming to drive increase in severe thunderstorm risk”.
When, in fact, from 1997 to 2013, severe thunderstorm warnings in the in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area decreased by 67%, or by two thirds, or by 254 warnings, from 380 to 126.
As you can see, the general “global warming to drive increase in severe thunderstorm risk” is an example of the propaganda technique known as the “big lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of Stanford University by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
From 2014 to 2015, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2014 to 2015, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average), compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999.
From 2014 to 2015, lightning deaths in the United States decreasd by 6% (average).
From 2014 to 2015, the respective 3.8%, 5% and 6% (average) decreases severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and lighting deaths in the United States all occurred simultaneously.
In January 2014, USA Today said “Twenty-three Americans died from lightning in 2013, the fewest since records began in 1940.”
In January 2014, on Don Croft’s Etheric Warriors forum, I wrote “You may have noticed how the widespread distribution of simple orgonite worldwide has coincided with a massive drop in hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. And, and, as demonstrated within the article that follows, lightning activity.
Remember how the Greek god, Zeus, threw lighting bolts? Zeus simply a rebranding of the Canaanite Baal, the Lord of Storms. I’ve previously advanced the thesis that Baal pillars were the first death-tech, collecting and transmitting the Death Energy of sacrifices performed at their bases. Fast-forward to today, and you can note the worldwide network of antennaed and steepled structures festooning the World Grid. They are, all of them, simply newer- and newer-school Baal pillars. Or so I have subjectively concluded.
Baal was also known as ‘Lord of the Air’. It’s why the famous car and Southern California suburb are called ‘Bel Air’ (from B’el Air, Baal Air). It’s why you have shoes called ‘Air’, and why the big cell phone company’s advertising campaign was ‘Rule the Air’…all hail, Baal, our dark master.
Baal Pillers to cell towers, Lord of the Air to ‘Rule the Air’ – they figured the rubes would never figure it out. Well, we have, and, unfortunately for our ill-intended, erstwhile masters, we’ve also figured out that simple orgonite flips the polarity of these structures, and they become POR generators and transmitters.
In the article that follows, check out how the lightning death toll is half of the usual year’s average, and how, in 1943, 432 people died in one year from lightning strikes. That’s probably because they had the world grid pumped chock-full of Death Energy from their fabulously successful Death campaign then underway that is euphemistically called ‘World War II’.”
From 2015 to 2018, earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma decreased by an annual average of 26%.
From 2015 to 2018, the 26% average annual decrease in earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma was 420% greater, or more than five times greater than the 5% average annual decrease in From 2008 to 2018, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington from 2008 to 2018, versus the the three decades from 1969 to 1999.
Earthquakes are decreasing exponentially because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and seismic activity varies directly with the health of the ether.
From 2015 to 2018, earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma decreased by 78%.
From 2015 to 2016, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2015 to 2016, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average), compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999.
From 2015 to 2016, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 6% (average).
From 2015 to 2016, earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma decreased by 26% (average).
From 2015 to 2016, the respective 5% and 26% decreases in earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma occurred simultaneously.
This documents the fact that seismic activity in the United States is decreasing exponentially regardless of geography.
From 2015 to 2016, the respective 3.8%, 5%, 6% and 26% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999, lighting deaths in the United States and earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma all occurred simultaneously.
From 2016 to 2017, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2016 to 2017, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average), compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999.
From 2016 to 2017, lighting deaths in the United States decreased by 6% (average).
From 2016 to 2017, earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma decreased by 26% (average).
From 2016 to 2017, the respective 5% and 26% decreases in earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma occurred simultaneously.
This documents the fact that seismic activity in the United States is decreasing exponentially regardless of geography.
From 2016 to 2017, the respective 3.8%, 5%, 6% and 26% (average) decreases in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999, lighting deaths in the United States and earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma all occurred simultaneously.
From 2017 to 2020, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by an annual average of 1.9%.
From 2017 to 2020, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 5.8%, from 17 to 16.
In April 2017, per Climate Depot, drought was at a record low in the United States.
That’s because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and precipitation varies directly with the health of the ether.
In April 2017 per Climate Depot, “extreme weather” was at a record low in the United States.
From 2017 to 2018, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.9% (average).
From 2017 to 2018, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa decreased by 3.8% (average).
From 2017 to 2018, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington decreased by 5% (average), compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999.
From 2017 to 2018, lightning deaths in the United States decreasd by 6% (average).
From 2017 to 2018, earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma decreased by 26% (average).
From 2017 to 2018, the respective 5% and 26% decreases in earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma all occurred simultaneously.
This documents the fact that seismic activity in the United States is decreasing exponentially regardless of geography.
From 2017 to 2018, record-low drought and extreme weather in the United States and the respective 1.9%, 3.8%, 5% and 26% (average) decreases in lightning deaths in the United States, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa, earthquakes of 4.0 or larger in Oregon and Washington compared to the the three decades from 1969 to 1999 and earthquakes of 3.0 or larger in Oklahoma all occurred simultaneously.
In 2017, per USA Today, lightning deaths in the United States were at all-time record low.
They said it was “marking a steady downward trend that experts attribute to more awareness, better lightning-proof construction and fewer people working in farms and fields.”
When, in fact, from 2013 to 2018, the 6% average annual decrease in lightning deaths in the United States was 361.5% greater, or more than four and a half times greater than their 1.3% average annual decrease from 2001 to 2013.
This proves that “a steady downward trend” is an example of the propaganda technique known as “the big lie”.
Further, from 2001 to 2013, the respective 4.2% (average) decreases in thunderstorm warnings in the in the National Weather Service’s Aberdeen, South Dakota forecast area and lightning deaths in the United States were identical.
This proves that the general “more awareness”, “better lightning-proof construction” and “fewer people working in farms and fields” are all examples of the propaganda technique known as “the big lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of USA Today by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
From 2018 to 2019, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.9% (average).
In 2018, lighting deaths in the United States were exponentially below the long-term average.
In 2018, lightning strikes in the United States were exponentially below the long-term average.
In 2018, major hurricanes in the Alantic Ocean off the United States were exponentially below the long-term average.
In 2018, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa were exponentially below the long-term average.
In 2018, insurance payments in Germany for storms, flooding and earthquakes in Germany decreased exponenitally.
In 2018, the exponential decreases in lightning strikes, lightning deaths and major hurricanes in the United States, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa and insurance payments in Germany for storms, flooding and earthquakes all occurred simultaneously.
In the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, there were a total of 8 hurricanes, with 2 of them classified as major hurricanes.
In 2018, the 2 major hurricanes in the Atlantic hurricane season were 33.3% less, or one third less than the long-term average of 3 major hurricanes in the Atlantic hurricane season.
Hurricanes are decreasing exponentially in number and strength because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and hurricane activity varies directly with the health of the ether.
In 2018, there were 16 lightning deaths in the United States, the fewest in history.
In 2018, the 16 lightning deaths in the United States were 40.7% below the long-term average of 27 documented from 2007 to 2017.
Lightning deaths in the United States are decreasing exponentially because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and thunderstorm activity varies directly with the health of the ether.
In 2018, insurance payments for storms, flooding and earthquakes in Germany decreased by 33%, year-over-year.
In 2018, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa were 68% below the long-term average.
Sever thunderstorms and tornadoes in Iowa are decreasing exponentially because the health of the ether is inexorably improving, and thunderstorm and tornado activity vary directly with the health of the ether.
From January 2018 to July 2018, the 7.9 million lightning strikes in the United States in the first half of 2018 were 14% below the long-term average of 9.2 million.
In July 2018, wctv.com said in comment “U.S. observed fewer lightning strikes in first half of 2018”.
Where “observed fewer lightning strikes” plays the ruse that far more lighting strikes had occurred in 2018, only nobody had looked for them with the proper skill or assiduousness.
The article purrs: “Many of you may recognize the frequent lighting associated with the afternoon showers and storms - especially this time of year. But the lightning count for the first six months of the year has been a bit below average, according to data from Vaisala.”
When, in fact, from January 2018 to July 2018, the 7.9 million lightning strikes in the United States in the first half of 2018 were 14% below the long-term average of 9.2 million.
A 14% decrease cannot in good faith be described as “a bit”.
The article continues: “The first six months of the year across the continental United States saw a drop in negative cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, according to the company. There were nearly 7.9 million negative cloud-to-ground strikes from Jan. 1 to June 30 - below the ten-year average of around 9.2 million.”
Where “a drop” and “below the ten-year average” redacts a 17% decrease, and where “saw a drop” walks it back a step from that drop actually taking place.
The author used “drop” because it is softer than “decreased”, but mostly as a thinly-veiled reference to the fallen Lord Lucifer.
(The fall of Lucifer, from “Paradise Lost”, by John Milton, 1667)
From January 2018 to July 2018, the 7.9 million lightning strikes in the United States in the first half of 2018 were 14% below the ten-year long-term average of 9.2 million.
From January 2018 to July 2018, insurance payments for storms, flooding and earthquakes in Germany decreased by 33%, or by one third, to a thirteen-year low, year-over-year, or by $8.5 billion, from $25.5 billion to $17 billion.
In November 2018, weather.com explained “Why the 2018 Hurricane Season Was More Active Than We Predicted”.
When, in fact, in 2018, the 2 major hurricanes were 33.3% below the average of 3 major hurricanes in the Atlantic hurricane season.
This proves that weather.com’s claim "the 2018 Hurricane Season Was More Active Than We Predicted” is false.
It is an example of the propaganda technique known as “the big lie”.
I have exposed the duplicity of weather.com by using what was known in the old days as “fact checking”.
From 2019 to 2020, lightning deaths in the United States decreased by 1.9% (average).
In 2020, there were 17 lightning deaths in the United States.
In 2021, John Jensenius, former National Weather Service lightning expert and founding member of the National Lightning Safety Council Jensenius bravely lied bald-fadedly and said “the 17 deaths tallied in 2020, including three in Florida, may be an undercount. It’s the lowest number since 2017, when just 16 deaths were counted nationwide.”
Where “tallied” gives the subconscious of the Coincidence theorist the green light to say “oh, but somebody must have tallied that incorrectly!”
As a propagandist, John knowns that many or most readers will grasp virtually any straw, no matter how thin, to remain off the hook of personal responsibility.
I hate to be the one to break it to you, but “may be an undercount” is not a very scientific thing to say.
Jeff Miller, Pittsburgh, PA, June 29, 2025
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