POWER OF THE STORM - Part 2

44 Ferocious Waves Attacking Lighthouses - Part 2 

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When you don’t live close to a coastline or a major body of water, seeing the waves when you visit is exciting. But there are times when the waves turn into churning monsters of nature that attack man-made objects like lighthouses. Those exciting huge waves are then terrifyingly ferocious. Yet some people are held spellbound by nature’s fury. And some are amazingly brave and talented photographers who capture that perfect split second to share with us. Lighthouses are found worldwide, marking dangerous coastlines and lighting the way to safe harbor. Can you imagine being inside a lighthouse while nature is doing her stormy best to chew it up and destroy it with punishing waves? In this collection of fantastic photos, it’s nature vs man-made lighthouses and landmarks. It’s a struggle; the power of the storm’s ferocious waves are attacking the architecture of man. Which do you think will win? I love these pics! [22 More Photos in Part 2] 

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Gale force winds throughout the day churned up 

Lake Michigan and created high waves along 

the South Haven, Michigan shore. The 

 lighthouse tower is 35 feet tall (from the pier) 

another six feet to the water – making that 

splash around 50 feet tall. 

Photo #23 by Tom Gill

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Hide and Seek … Today’s puzzle – try to 

find the pier hidden in this picture. Hint: 

the glimpse of the lighthouse may be a clue. 

Photo #24 by Mrs Logic

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Rough Weather. Photo #25 by Pablo López

Perfect Timing – Petoskey Breakwall. Photo 

taken during a windy cold day in October. 

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The waves were amazing! 

Photo #26 by Charles Dawley

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Smell the salt? Fishing boat coming in during 

a storm, winds a 130 km/h (80 mph). 

Photo #27 by Nico (maessive)

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Okay, not waves attacking in a power struggle 

against man-made lighthouses, but this shot 

was creepy cool. The photographer called it 

Sea Point Storm and wrote, “Pity that this came 

out blurred, but I was running at the time. 

Foam monster attacking the public.” 

Photo #28 by mallix

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Waves striking seawall give appearance of 

geysers erupting. New England coast – 1938. 

Photo #29 by NOAA / National Weather Service

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Winter Rage Grand Haven Pier Light. 

Photo #30 by James Marvin Phelps

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1969 – Storm surge from Hurricane Carol lashes 

Rhode Island Yacht Club. Photo #31 

by Providence Journal Co. / NOAA / NWS

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Lunchtime at the Lighthouse Frankfort Michigan 

lighthouse. When there’s a strong wind out of the 

southwest, dramatic things happen!. 

Photo #32 by Jim (jimflix!)

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Forget lighthouses, this time the killer waves are 

 attacking homes! Old Lyme, Connecticut in 1954 – 

Hurricane Carol destroyed hundreds of summer 

cottages and homes Huge waves bound into 

beach front homes. 

Photo #33 by American Red Cross / NOAA / NWS

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Sheboygan Lighthouse (NOAA Station SGNW3). 

Photo #34 by University of Wisconsin

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Typhoon-generated waves striking a breakwater 

in Japan – Historic NWS Collection. 

Photo #35 by NOAA / NWS / NASA

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When the lake goes fishing. 

Photo #36 by Jim (jimflix!)

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Big Sea! Photo #37 by Tony (midlander1231)

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Winter Fury at Ludington North Breakwater 

Light. Photo #38 by James Marvin Phelps

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Giant Crashing Wave still can’t touch the 

lighthouse. Photo #39 by Borf The Dog

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Lighthouse Storm Clouds, 

Photo #40 by unknown

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Visit Michigan in the winter? Brrr! 

Photo #41 by Michigan Travel Bureau via EPA

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Frankfort Breaker…Lake Michigan. 

Photo #42 by Tina (~Jetta Girl~)

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Gale force winds at South Haven, Michigan 

attract visitors to the lighthouse and pier, 

along with surfers and intrepid kayakers. 

Photo #43 by Tom Gill

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THE POWER OF THE STORM! Mouro Lighthouse, Spain. 

The ferocious waves exceeded the height of 37.5 meters 

(123 feet)! The foam breaks down and is “floating” 

on the wind. Photo #44 by © Rafael G. Riancho

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Amazing what kind of weather lighthouses have to 

endure. Equally amazing are the lighthouse 

keepers that are brave enough to live there! 

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(( Polish Sausage ))

What Aisle is the Polish Sausage in? 

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Everyone seems to be in such a hurry to scream 'prejudice' these days................ 

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A customer asked, "In what aisle can I find the Polish sausage?" 

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The clerk asks, "Are you Polish?" 

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The guy, clearly offended, says, "Yes I am. But let me ask you something. 

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If I had asked for Italian sausage, would you ask me if I was Italian? 

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Or if I had asked for German Bratwurst, would you ask me if I was German? 

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Or if I asked for a kosher hot dog would you ask me if I was Jewish? 

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Or if I had asked for a Taco, would you ask if I was Mexican? 

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Or if I asked for some Irish whiskey, would you ask if I was Irish?" 

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The clerk says, "No, I probably wouldn't." 

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The guy says, "Well then, because I asked for Polish sausage, why did you ask me if I'm Polish?" 

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The clerk replied, "Because you're in Home Depot." 

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