Earth Science

If you enjoy the snow and don’t live somewhere that gets it in the winter an easy solution would be to move to the mountains where you are just about guaranteed snow.  Of course there are exceptions even to this…
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If you are a skier, or a snowboarder, you are familiar with the different kinds of snow cover, and, no doubt keep an eye on the reports coming from your favorite slope. Even if you aren’t a winter sports person,…
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Defining which of the snowiest cities in the United States is almost as difficult as it is trying to predict when snow is going to fall. However there are statistics compiled by the US Census Board  that have recorded the…
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Snow and climate are major factors in cultures and societies around the world. An abundance of snow can either be a handicap, or, in some cases, a factor that encourages creativity. In areas where large amounts of snow are not…
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Early settlers that came to America were not accustomed to the harsh winters that they would experience in the new world. As the country grew, so did the need for roads and communication. Early in the 1700’s there were storm…
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The New England Hurricane of 1938 was one of the most devastating natural disasters to ever hit New England. It is also known as the Great New England Hurricane of 1938, the Long Island Express and the Great Hurricane of…
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The old fashioned method of getting rid of that ice on your steps, sidewalks and drives has always been some sort of salt compound. It is still effective, but it has always had it’s drawbacks. 1. Salt will break up…
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Snow rollers are nature’s way of making snowballs, that can sometimes be as large as a foot or two in diameter. Wherever these wintry miracles of nature occur, they make headlines, and they have been reported in states from Oregon…
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During the winter months, snowflakes falling create excitement. Imagine everything covered in that white blanket of snow. As you stare at the winter wonderland, the question that often comes to mind is, “why is the snow white?” Although it does…
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As Eyjafjallajökull continues to erupt and pump toxic gases and ash into our atmosphere many people are concerned about the health implications. The danger of being present when a volcano erupts is obvious, but what about the effects the eruption…
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