Earth Science

Scientists do not really know what weather extremes future generation may face. They can make educated guesses based on computer models and what they already know about past weather patterns. What everyone knows is that unless The World does something…
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Hurricanes are one of Mother Nature’s deadliest natural disasters. A dangerous combination of brute force winds, rain, thunder, lightning, storm surges and flooding, these storms can pack a powerful punch causing damage that costs thousands upon thousands of dollars to…
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It is very hard to be sure whether there is less snowfall now in Britain than in the past because ‘the past’ has been so variable. Britain lies at a latitude roughly the same as Labrador in Canada but enjoys…
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Introduction Without the sun, life on earth would cease. The sun provides warmth, light, and energy for photosynthesis. In addition to its many benefits, it can also wreak havoc on earth. As a result of the sun’s activities, magnetic storms…
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There are many factors, from wind currents to ocean currents that effect worldwide weather. The ocean currents are interesting as they help displace heat thereby keeping the earth temperate. This is a good thing since life enjoys a temperate atmosphere…
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Thinking about taking a vacation in the UK? Hoping to be able to discover the best time of year to experience good weather? Well good luck, you will need it. Of course it does depend on where in the UK…
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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is the means by which meteorologists classify a storm’s intensity based on sustained winds. The numerical category (1-5) assigned to the storm gives us an idea of what kind of damage the storm might cause…
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Thunderstorms are a fact of life, especially in the spring and summer months. When the sun heats up the earth, and warm, moist air begins to lift into the atmosphere, there is potential for a storm to develop. When the…
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Every year, the hurricane season takes its toll on residents living in temperate coastal regions. Without a plan of action, many people suffer tremendous losses and damages to their property. Here are some tips to help prepare a home for…
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Hurricanes are difficult to predict. Like tornadoes, the potential for the storm may be there, but there is no guarantee that the storm will actually develop. Unlike, the tornado, however, once the conditions are there, and a tropical storm has…
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