EARTH CHANGES 2025—What Will the New Year Bring?
By Cal Orey
As I predicted for 2024... West Coast Earthquakes, Strange twisters, Southeast Hurricanes and Mega Blackouts to Northern Lights and Northeast
Flooding! And now, for 2025 the year of The Snake--look forward to transformation, renewal--some good some bad. Most of all, be prepared mind, body, and spirit.
It’s here! The New Year promises political changes and
Earth moves. Looking ahead to 2025, there will be Earth changes and human-caused
disasters. Activities such as urbanization, deforestation, and industrial
processes will contribute to environment woes and may lead to more frequent
natural disasters.
Astrologically speaking, periods such as Mercury
Retrograde—there are four this year—come linked with communication disruptions
to mega blackouts. Also, events like Full Moons and New Moons can influence
human behavior and environmental conditions.
So, the combo of wildfires, increasing earthquakes,
potential surprise disasters (such as oil spills to quakes on hidden faults),
may create chaos and challenges for the nation. But there is an upside: environmental management, disaster
preparedness, and looking at scientific data can help provide you with peace of
mind even though you can’t control Old Man Winter and Mother Nature.
WEATHER WATCH
·
West Coast: The NOAA forecast for the
West Coast in 2025 shows a higher change of above-average snowfall in the
Sierra Nevada region. Blame it on La Nina (Pacific Ocean cooler temperature
anomaly) which triggers more precipitation during winter months. The Farmer’s
Almanac supports this outlook, predicting a snowy winter for the West Coast…
Caveat: Snowfall forecasts for the winter 2025 suggest that while higher
elevations will see above-average snowfall due to La Nina (Pacific Ocean cooler
temperature anomaly), lower elevations around Reno-Tahoe are
projected to experience below-average precipitation and potentially drier
conditions. This controversy arises from warmer temperatures that can lead to more
rain and less snow at these altitudes, particularly during critical storm
events.
·
South: For the Southern United States,
forecasts suggest a mix of normal to slightly above-average temperatures with
potential for drought in some regions. The NOAA claims some regions may
experience below-average rainfall, with dry spells.
·
Northeast: The Northeast is projected
to have a colder-then-average winter with increased odds of snowstorms. Both
NOAA and the Farmer’s Almanac show that this region may see snowfall events
throughout the winter months.
·
Midwest: In the Midwest, forecasts
predict a variable winter with periods of cold and snow and milder weather. The
potential for severe weather such as ice storms are noted by both forecasting
agencies.
SHOCKING SHAKERS
· The
West Coast was on rock and roll during the latter part of 2024. In December, an offshore Northern California
7.0 with a tsunami warning happened; a strong and shallow 5.8 temblor hit
Yerington, Nevada and was felt in the sierras, Sacramento to the SF Bay Area;
and tremors hit Southern California throughout the year.
· The
San Andreas Fault Zone continues to be linked to northern California
earthquakes and is overdue for the Big One. A 7.5 or greater is likely to
happen in 2025. Regions likely to be the epicenter include Offshore Northern
California, San Francisco Bay Area, and Southern California.
· Northeast
quakes despite being smaller magnitudes than the West Coast are often felt more
and farther. Expect at least two noteworthy shakers…
· …And
the New Madrid Zone may be hit by a strong jolt with aftershocks that’ll rattle
nerves and make international news. Ditto with the Southern states, not
excluding Texas or Oklahoma.
HURRICANES, TWISTERS, OH MY!
· HURRICANES:
Superstorms (including blackouts) will happen and in the Gulf States like they
did in 2024. While that year Texas and the Carolinas were ground zero, in 2025
Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida are in the line of destruction.
· TWISTERS:
will come with hurricanes in these regions but also the Midwest and even the West
Coast; it got its first tornado alert ever on Friday the 13th, December
2024. On the 14th in the afternoon, Scotts Valley, Northern
California was struck by a twister like a disaster film.
· WILDFIRES:
up and down the West Coast will continue to wreak havoc on people, pets, infrastructure,
and the environment. Not only do the flames threaten lives but the poor air
quality will become more of a reality.
Staying indoors to using air purifiers will become even more common for
health’s sake.
ON THE FRINGE
Yes, more solar events
(solar flares to solar storms) like in 2024 will happen and come with the
Northern Lights in unlikely states. But remember, these light shows come with
blackouts, communication disruptions, and delays in flights and road travel
causing inconvenience to woes depending on the severity of the happening.
As the United States
faces unpredictable political changes and discord, Earth changes will encourage
people to work together to survive severe weather and earthmoving events.
Political parties will be a moot point (like it is on a small island in Alaska
where people band together during shake-ups to maintain shelter and forage
food). It will be survival and helping your neighbors first—unifying us to be
one. The end results? We will be a happier, healthier and safer nation.
SHAKING IT UP
While the West Coast (Hawaii, Alaska,
California, and Nevada) is more apt to experience tremors, the New Madrid Zone,
East Coast, and even the South are not immune to shaking. As fracking will be
continued around the nation, it’s time to prepare. Here’s a checklist:
Before the Shake: Get Ready!
ü Sign up for
earthquake alerts on your phone: (Watch your cat or dog’s odd behavior, too! —so
you’ll know when a quake may be coming.)
ü
Make
an Emergency Kit: Prepare a health-focused ER kit with water, non-perishable
snacks, first aid supplies, and any med you may need for you and your pet.
ü
Do
Pet Prep: Keep your pets’ essentials handy—food, water, cat crate, dog leash,
and comfort items. Animals (like my cat) can often sense changes in the
environment, so let them have a safe space.
During the Quake: Stay Safe!
ü Drop, Cover, Hold
On: When the shaking starts, drop to
your hands and knees to prevent falling down or being in harm’s way with glass
or heavy furniture. Cover your head and neck under sturdy furniture if
available or use your arms to protect yourself.
ü Think Pet Safety:
If you have pets with you, keep them close and reassure them with a soothing
voice.
ü Chill Out: Don’t
log onto your computer during the tremor, wait until the shaking stops and you
are safe.
After the Tremor: Check-In!
ü
Explore
Your Surroundings: Once the temblor is over (remember, aftershocks can and do
occur), check for injuries (to yourself and others) and ensure it’s safe to
move around.
ü
Hydrate
& Nourish: Drink water (calms the nerves) and eat something light (if you
feel queasy like I did) to maintain energy levels after the stress of an
earthquake.
ü
Tune
In Mental Health Matters: Talk about what happened with friends or family;
sharing experiences can help reduce anxiety.
By following these health tips before,
during, and after an earthquake, you’ll be better prepared to handle tremors.
(Find out more about earthquake preparedness and animals sensing oncoming
earthquakes in The Man Who Predicts Earthquakes, by Cal Orey, published
by Sentient.)
CAL OREY, M.A., is a
bestselling author-novelist specializing in topics such as adventure, health,
romance, and science. She holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in
English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Her books
include the popular Healing Powers series, and Courage with Paws.
(Book 2) Time Traveler Tabby, and a thrilling co-authored sci-fi series--The
Ghost Ships to be released this winter.
She is a South Lake Tahoe local. Her website is www.calorey.com
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