While the exact cause of these earthquakes is still being investigated, some have speculated that they are linked to the booming oil and gas industry in the area, particularly the practice of fracking.
From Ike to Carla, these destructive hurricanes remind us of the significant impact natural disasters can have on Texas, both in terms of human lives and economic costs.
Mother Nature has been relentless lately, especially in Texas which has been hit hard with a string of deadly tornadoes and most recently hail that covered the ground that looked more like snow in Marathon, Texas.
Can you imagine going from the mid-90s to the mid-50s in about one hour...