Blizzards have many characteristics that separate them from snow storms. Most notably, blizzards have a wind of at least 35 mph or higher. They also have snow falling and or blowing reducing visibility to less than one quarter mile and…
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Winter snowstorms may contain any variety of precipitation, including sleet, freezing rain, and snow, sometimes all within a matter of a few hours. The threat involved primarily comes from an accumulation of snow, which can range in depth anywhere from…
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Naturally, children love dashing outdoors and playing sports, games, or just tagging along with their friends on a bright, sunny day. If this is the case for a day which the sky is blue during the morning hours, but menacing-looking…
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There are many aspects that must be considered when figuring out what to do in the aftermath of an earthquake. Some of these can and should be planned for in advance, particularly in earthquake prone areas. Some cannot be planned…
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Cloud seeding is a controversial, weather modification process, primarily intended to increase precipitation (rainfall) in a targeted area. Some proponents (supporters) of cloud seeding also claim that it may, in some circumstances, prevent or reduce hail, and the resultant crop…
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Snow storms (often called blizzards by the general public), are defined by the National Weather Service as winter storms which bring forth sustained or gusting winds of 35mph which produces blowing or drifting snow which reduces visibility to ¼ mile…
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Sunlight is our natural vitamin D booster. It is given freely and without it we could run into a host of health problems. Studies have shown that it can be a fighter against cancer, osteoporosis and many other medical conditions….
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Snow can be beautiful, and certainly, if you are a skier, you look forward to it. On the other hand, winter storms can be some of the deadliest forces of nature. Unlike the precipitation and wind associated with storms in…
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Hurricanes were named at first, in the early fifties, with girls names; then ten years later, both girls and boys were so honored. Names are retired when one so named hurricane has been particularly destructive and will need to be…
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Winter storms can present many dangers on the road and also at home. Ice storms and snow storms present danger when they arrive. Ice storms present serious problems. The ice causes power lines to freeze which results in power lines…
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