Earth Science

A seasonable element for many around the world, snow brings both challenges and rewards to mankind The effects of snow are varied, depending on what region of the world you reside in. I’m sure for those who live closer to the…
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If you live in a part of the country where winter hits with a vengeance you are facing the same problem every year of trying to find an alternative to salt for melting ice. Using salt is not exactly environmentally…
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Do you remember in school during Christmas time when your teacher made you fold up a piece of paper a certain way and then cut into it to make a snowflake.  When the papers were unfolded again no one in…
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Winter storms, whether accompanied by ice or snow, are powerful enough to disrupt travel conditions.  In return, drivers who lack attention to weather forecasts and drive too fast on slippery roads increase their risks of getting into accidents.  Therefore, it…
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Lake effect snow is a common phrase that people living in the Great Lakes regions know too well. The end result of this weather happening can deposit many inches, or even feet of snow on the leeward side of the…
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Not all of us are blessed with wintry scenery where snow is piled high on the ground and you may never be able to make enough snow to cover the outside but inside is a different matter. If you find…
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On March 20, 2010, Eyjafjallajokull (pronounced AY-uh-fiat-luh-YEU-koot-luh, with the ‘EU’ as in liqueur) broke nearly 200 years of dormancy with its first eruption since 1821, releasing a cloud of ash, gas, and water vapor in addition to a small flow…
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A thunderstorm is a weather pattern that consists of more than rain and ominous clouds.  Thunderstorms, of course, can produce dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, as well as large hail.  And they can be just as dangerous as tornadoes, since thunderstorms are noted for distributing strong, gusty winds…
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Is global warming beneficial? That is the question. Are the effects of global warming the same everywhere. Some people believe that some places may benefit and others will not. But what way will it affect us, if it does at…
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The best way to survive being in a very cold environment is to be fully prepared before you find yourself in such a situation. To prepare fully for very cold temperatures you have to consider low temperatures, wind and the…
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