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34: storm chasers 1

1. high winds
   1. Where there are no man-made structures, the best place to shelter from high winds is a. the lee side of a hill.
   2. Big old gum trees will drop branches as heavy as a cow  c. any damn time they want to.
   3. When pitching your tent in a high wind, you should a. weigh down the inside of your tent.
   4. Whether it is a declared total fire ban day or not, when it is windy you should never b. light a camp fire.
2. floods
   1. Crossing a flooded creek without knowing what you are doing is all of the above.
   2. When you wade across a creek that is NOT flowing strongly, & you are carrying a pack, you should a. undo your hip belt & chest strap.
   3. The call to paddle down a river when the water level is high should only be made by b. an experienced river man or woman.
   4. The danger of camping in dry creek beds is that you may be c. swept away in a flash flood.
3. freak waves
   1. Freak waves are caused by a. waves doubling up.
   2. Freak waves occur  c. unpredictably.
   3. Freak waves pose the greatest danger to b. rock fishermen & women.
   4. If you are out in a boat, knowing that freak waves can hit unexpectedly is a good argument for a. wearing life jackets.

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