The news frequently highlights the disastrous effects of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes. We see images of homes crushed to rubble, roof-high floods, roaring flames sending tendrils of black smoke into a neighborhood’s sky. Cracked streets and fallen buildings easily make it to the television screen. While these disasters are …
Read MoreThe world around us is such a fascinating place and the weather-related events that happen make it that much more fantastic! There are some amazing facts about weather that can help you gauge what Weather Facts Hurricanes and storms have not always been given official names. The practice of naming …
Read MoreOne thing straight-line winds and tornadoes have in common is both pose a significant threat to both property and lives. While tornadoes are more well-known and have a reputation for destruction, straight-line winds can even be stronger and cause damage over a significantly larger area than that of a tornado. …
Read MoreYou’ve undoubtedly heard of the EF rating scale for tornadoes and probably also know that tornadoes rated EF4 or EF5 are among the most violent and deadly. But do you actually know how a tornado gets rated from one number to another? We’ll explain all about the origin of the …
Read MoreAs greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere threaten global climate change, countries worldwide are trying to move towards less-harmful renewable energy sources, with a revolution underway in the United States and the state of California leading the charge. The global increase of renewable energy installations since 1997, such as solar …
Read MoreWith 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 …
Read MoreCompared to the rest of the year, tornado activity is at its highest during May in the United States. Let’s review what you need to know about tornado activity in May, as well as, the rest of the year. Why is there so much activity in May? One of the …
Read MoreNew research is predicting that climate change may lead to extreme hot temperatures in the future. Australian cities like Sydney and Melbourne are seeing trends that will lead to summer days of 122 degrees F by 2040. If high greenhouse emissions are allowed to continue, places such as Perth and …
Read MoreLake-effect snow is a common weather term that is often tossed around in discussions of early winter’s snowfall. But what exactly is lake-effect snow? How does it form, and what are the consequences? Cold Air and Warm Moisture Meet to Cause Lake-Effect Snow The frigid temperatures of winter often begin …
Read MoreAre snowflakes truly unique? How big can they get? Do you know the difference between freezing rain and sleet? We’ve compiled a list of interesting and sometimes strange facts about winter and winter weather… Read on for answers! It Doesn’t Take Much Water to Create a Blanket of Snow Fluffy …
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