Earth Science

The name Rose conjures the image of a sweet, somewhat docile Midwestern woman similar to the character from the television show The Golden Girls. On a list of hurricanes it would seem so out of place. Yet, it is listed…
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The torrential rains of monsoons are essential to agriculture in Asia and Africa and any delay or change to their pattern is extremely bad news.  Of great concern at the moment is the monsoons being delayed or weakened due to…
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Between April and May of each year, federal forecasters predict hurricane activity for the upcoming season.  Unlike weather watchers of old, today’s forecasters have historical data, technology and research to help them make accurate weather predictions.  In the case of severe…
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst storms the United States had ever seen, the importance of having an action plan in place should disaster strike became evident to many families. Because it is difficult to make…
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The Saffir-Simpson scale was developed in 1971 by Herbert Saffir, a civil engineer, and meteorologist Bob Simpson, former director of the U.S. National Hurricane Center. It was introduced in 1973, and has since become the best known guide for describing…
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According to reports on the progress of our ozone layer over the last ten years, it is healing. And while many people don’t quite understand the ozone layer or what it is, everyone is aware of the need to protect…
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June 2009 saw news coverage of severe flooding in Austria. Another summer and another country experiencing unseasonable weather. Having had personal experience of flooding, in the UK in June 2007, I found myself drawn to this news. In a mere…
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An aspect of the BP Gulf oil spill of 2010 that has left everyone scratching their head is what is going to happen when a hurricane hits? There is no longer any use in pretending the cleanup efforts are on…
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In England, nine times out of ten, as soon as the children return to school, from their Summer holidays, in early September, we experience a brief Indian Summer. This often starts the second week in September and can last for…
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Hurricane season typically lasts from June 1st to November 30. For anyone living in a hurricane prone area, knowing how to prepare for the season can mean the difference between ensuring the safety of your home, family and possessions, and…
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