# Nature Chose Violence

URL: /show/the-launch/46/
> An atmospheric river hits the Pacific Northwest, stranding Chris on an island. As floodwaters rise fast, he shares what it’s like when your only road out disappears. Plus, a van update with Brent.

- Show: [The Launch 🚀](/show/the-launch/)
- Episode: 46
- Date: 2025-12-17
- Hosts: angela-fisher, chris
- Duration: 01:24:28
- Audio: https://op3.dev/e/serve.podhome.fm/episode/f01a19c0-6f9d-4aef-9515-08dc15242149/6390154215708636760f9d3ee2-45f4-45f1-9def-c48f84717bb7.mp3


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### Episode Links

**CALL 1-774-462-5667**

* [Third day of atmospheric river ahead for Wednesday | WEDNESDAY MORNING UPDATE - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24JQGMkUicQ)
* [Skagit River to exceed 2021 flood, upriver residents urged to prepare for evacuation - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfwyvkg9V9A)
* [Skagit County orders Level 3 evacuations as Skagit River rises rapidly | FOX 13 Seattle - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak7kpedunLc)
* [BREAKING: City of Burlington under evacuation orders - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVUT7OheupY)
* [Coast Guard rescues people stranded by Washington flooding - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3NQy00r5Yk)
* [Coast Guard rescues people stranded by Washington flooding - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3NQy00r5Yk)
* [Skagit County under NWS Flood Watch, Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation warning issued - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWjppQfACug)
* [Tsunami stone - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami_stone)
* [Tsunami Stones: Ancient Japanese Markers Warn Builders of High Water - 99% Invisible](https://99percentinvisible.org/article/tsunami-stones-ancient-japanese-markers-warn-builders-high-water/)
* [W1209 Temperature Control Switch (Thermostat Sensor Module)](https://components101.com/modules/w1209-temperature-control-switch)
* [Amazon.com: HiLetgo 2pcs W1209 12V DC Digital Temperature Controller](https://www.amazon.com/HiLetgo-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-One-Channel/dp/B07VDRGK9F)
* [Types of relays to control low temperature charging for your LiFePo4 batteries - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1_3PpFq6ik)
* [Cold Temperature LiFePO4 Heater on a Budget! Beginner Friendly - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1T7S1J-Zxs)
* [Raccoon found passed out in bathroom of Virginia ABC Store after breaking in, ransacking shelves - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWzqexq7Yto)
* [In-N-Out nixes '67' from ticket system due to '6-7' trend](https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/10/In-N-Out-67-trend/8421765382051/)

**Music:**

* [Run To Safer Ground By: Heidi J Masters](https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7465846?episode=41788042725)