Earth Science

Hurricanes get considered the worst in history because of lives lost, and to a lesser extent property damaged.  Advances in meteorology mean that the death toll of even the most intense hurricanes is usually now far less than in the past. …
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The hurricane season runs from June to November with a number of very popular tourist locations affected, including islands in the Caribbean, the southern United States and much of central America.  Whether you plan to travel to any of these…
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Will it or won’t it? The speculation in the air is palpable. Will you wake up to a coating of white powder on Friday? Will this year be an official White Christmas? If the cold weather continues the way it’s…
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A Hurricane is a severe, swirling storm that usually forms over warm water. They can produce gusts 119 kilometers per hour (74mp) or higher. Wow! that is speedier than a cheetah! who would’ve thought that there is something that is…
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“Storm Chasers” is a reality television series that premiered on The Discovery channel in 2007. Set in “Tornado Alley” in the  United States, the show has captured the hearts and minds of anyone who was fascinated by the 1996 film “Twister”, or…
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Sun and fun are why tourists come to the Caribbean.  The warmth of the people and proximity to North America and Europe are important, but weather is what drives business to, and from the West Indies!  How exactly does weather…
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Snow is beautiful, white crystals that fall from the sky.  Many who experience snow for the first time are usually excited.  The crispness of the air, and the glow from the whitened landscape is awe inspiring. This beautiful snow can…
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We are all used to hearing statements regarding global warming and climate change, these days. There seems to be differing lines of thought, though,on such environmental issues. Many feel that such potentially disastrous changes are man-made, whilst others feel that…
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Space exploration has affected the earth’s climate and environment. However, exploring space has only affected it positively. Given the popularity of the recent blockbuster movie, “2012”, that portrayed Nostradamus’s prediction of the end of the world coming true, many people…
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Snow blankets the landscape of many areas of the world during the winter months and out of curiousity one particular question is asked rather frequently, “Why is snow white?”  Answering that question is not simple as a lot of factors…
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