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Rainbows Look Arched But They Aren’t… Find Out Why
We’ve all come to know the classic image of a rainbow as a multi-colored arch extending across the sky. Sometimes we only see half an arch. But just like the fairytales we read that often feature rainbows, the idea that a rainbow is an arch is not the truth. Read …
Weather Symbolism in Literature: How Weather Tells its Own Story in The Great Gatsby
Scott Fitzgerald’s literary masterpiece The Great Gatsby is a tragic love story about a rags-to-riches man pursuing the love of his life. Fitzgerald uses fantastic storytelling wrought with symbolism to convey his tale. One method of symbolism he invokes is the influence of changing weather throughout the novel. On the Winds of …
Why and How Volcanic Eruptions Occur
With a major volcanic eruption occurring in Hawaii last week, forcing a mass evacuation and destroying homes, it has many people wondering: “Why do volcanic eruptions occur?” It’s cause for concern because there are hundreds of active volcanoes around the globe, and there is potential for destruction to all communities …
Why is Spring Weather So Different Year to Year?
In some regions of the United States, spring can be unpredictable. Each year seems to bring different weather at different stages, never the same. Warm spells in February, snow in March, a late or early spring thaw; all of these and more are possible each spring. So why is spring …
Know the Difference Between Severe Weather Watches and Warnings
The peak season for severe weather in the United States typically falls between March and October, but severe weather can happen at any time. Knowing the difference between Watches and Warnings is essential to help you plan on how to handle severe weather occurrences. Watches Watches are issued by the …
2019 Was Earth’s Second-Hottest Year With More Extreme Weather Ahead
The year 2019 was Earth’s second-hottest year since record-keeping began and scientists say we should brace ourselves for more extreme weather events, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO); plus more weather news and today’s forecast. 2019 second-hottest year ever, more extreme weather expected Using a combination of several datasets, …
Extreme Weather in Space
You think Earth has it bad? When it comes to extreme weather, Earth is tame compared to some of the other planets in our solar system. Venus Has Sulphuric Acid Rain Venus has a thick atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide. The thick atmosphere captures more of the sun’s radiation …
How do Bugs Survive the Winter?
Insects are a warm-weather nuisance to many. They damage gardeners’ plants, infiltrate households, and distribute general heebie-jeebies to the masses. I could go on and on about the virtues of insects, how they are crucial to the ecosystem and more, but the fact remains that most people are relieved when …