Field Research & Discoveries

Firsthand insights, wildlife observations, and local discoveries from Alvin’s ongoing exploration of Belize’s jungles, caves, rivers, and rural life. This category documents personal field notes, plant and animal sightings, cultural knowledge, and behind-the-scenes learning from life in the wild.

Infographic of the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale showing Categories 1 to 5 with wind speeds, damage levels, and icons for wind, flooding, and building impacts.
Field Research & Discoveries

Hurricane Categories

Hurricane Categories Hurricanes are part of life in the Caribbean. They are measured on the Saffir–Simpson scale, which ranks storms from Category 1 to Category

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Map of CARICOM countries and the Atlantic hurricane belt showing Belize and the Caribbean region affected by major hurricanes
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Atlantic Hurricane Belt

Caribbean Hurricane Belt and Storm Patterns The Caribbean hurricane belt is part of the wider Atlantic hurricane system that stretches across the Caribbean Sea, the

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Nurse sharks and jacks swimming near the water surface in Belize, illustrating how marine life is part of the Belize climate and environment
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Belize Climate

Belize Climate: Seasons, Rainfall, and What Travelers Should Know Belize’s climate is more than just weather — it’s the rhythm of life. It decides when

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Water Research Belize

Why I’m Starting a Water Research Project in Belize Water runs through everything in Belize. It shapes our seasons, feeds our rivers, and holds the

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Alvin J. Brown standing beside the Water Lily Serpent carving at Caracol, Belize – July 12, 2025
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Maya Calendar Decoded

I Decoded the Maya Calendar – Field Resonance, Memory & Collapse Introduction – The Map Behind the Map For centuries, people have looked at the

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Map of the Caribbean with grid lines showing hurricane tracks and phases for Belize, highlighting late-season risk in October–November with red storm paths and an all-clear flag.
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Hurricane Season in Belize

🌪️ Hurricane Season in Belize: What Travelers Should Know (From a Local Guide) Every year from June to November, Belize enters what’s known as hurricane

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Surviving Hurricane Iris

Surviving Hurricane Iris: A Belizean’s Personal Story & Travel Lesson October in Belize is hurricane season—and we know to stay alert. But back in 2001,

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