*Written by Georgette Virgo* People live in a world where nature weaves together beautiful and unpredictable threads. Just as the calmest seas can give rise to storms, so too can the gentlest breeze herald a devastating storm. A recent Forbes article reported that the US experiences an average of 18 billion-dollar climate disasters yearly. In 2022, 18 climate disasters caused $175.2 billion in damage and resulted in 474 fatalities. These numbers show that natural disasters occur with increasing frequency and intensity. In the geological narrative of Earth, seemingly serene landscapes often hol…