Earth Science

In the summer the air temperature heats up, driving many people to local lakes, rivers, pools and beaches to cool off.  With a fun day of water play in mind, people warily watch clouds build in the distance, then listen…
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Summer in the Arctic Land of the Midnight sun remains an unlikely location for snow birders to return even for the summer.  The views or worshipers of the sun may want to see the sights of the midnight sun, but…
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How to prepare a hurricane plan Every year hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. It is always a good idea to prepare before the hurricane season starts, so it’s essential that you stock up on…
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Heat related illnesses are very serious. For people who aren’t used to very hot weather or long stretches of extreme heat and high dew points, knowing the signs of heat exhaustion can mean the difference between life and death. We…
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Forget Zeus and Thor.  We know that lightning is not a weapon forged at Mount Olympus or a sound from the hammer Mjolnir. Lightning is a natural phenomenon which has inspired myths and fascinated scientists.  Today, lightning is studied as a potential…
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Hurricanes and their Pacific counterparts, typhoons, are a way of life for people along coastal regions in many parts of the world.  Their sheer size and brute strength make them an awe-inspiring and fearsome part of nature that cause some…
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Warm weather is one of the reasons that so many people look forward to the summer months. However, extreme heat can also be hazardous to your health. The human body sweats in order to cool itself down, but there are…
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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale was developed in 1971 by engineer Herbert Saffir and metereologist Bob Simpson.  It was introduced to the public in 1973 and gained widespread acceptance starting in 1974.  Today it is the classification system used to categorize…
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The summer months bring the best and the worst of tropical weather. Between the months of June and November, there are sunny skies and beaches and at times, history making storms and hurricanes.  As a way of classing tropical cyclones,…
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After the long, cold winters experienced in the northern hemisphere, the arrival of summer is anticipated with pleasure. The warm weather beckons many outdoors to engage in work projects, sports, and  other activities which were impossible earlier in the year…
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