Severe weather phenomena, including freezing rain and snow, can lead to vehicles becoming encased in ice, rendering them immobile for extended periods.
Animals in the wild are vulnerable to extreme cold, with instances of rabbits freezing due to frigid temperatures.
Icy tsunamis can form when strong winds push thawed ice onto land, causing significant property damage and creating hazardous conditions.
Sandstorms can carry millions of tons of sand at speeds of up to 180 km/h, posing serious risks to those caught outdoors.
Water spouts can reach speeds of 250 km/h and have the potential to cause destruction when they make landfall.
Volcanic eruptions can create stunning yet dangerous displays, such as the pinkish smoke from the Marapi volcano in Indonesia, which erupted in 2020.
Unusual weather phenomena, such as fish falling from the sky, occur when water spouts lift fish from the ocean and deposit them on land.