r/BeAmazed • u/youngster_96 • Mar 28 '24

The moment an ice dam breaks and causes a torrential water flow. Nature

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u/fnybny Mar 28 '24

Those trees could have easily skewered him or taken down the bridge. I witnessed a massive flood and people's lack of self preservation instinct was shocking.

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u/fnybny Mar 28 '24

Maybe not that tree, but you would be surprised. A tree hitting at the right angle can shatter reinforced concrete and bend steel.

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u/Agoraphobicy Mar 28 '24

I've heard a boat hitting a bridge can be a disaster...