Earth Science

Who in the northeastern U.S. has heard of temperatures of 103 degrees or higher early in July in recent years? According to last night’s weatherman, it’s only happened about five times in the past century. Many of us just plain…
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For some people living in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is the time to dash toward beaches in the sweltering heat. However, it can still be dangerous, especially with the high humidity in place. Heat waves are known to be deadly,…
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Climate involves the whole planet. Weather applies to specific events that occur in specific places at specific times. Weather differs between countries because, first comes world climate, then comes local weather, then comes human, then come a host of other factors, then comes country! …
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Like the planet we all call home, the 70% water we and the earth share all need this element to live. Between us and all life-forms, we help to modify all seasonal responses. Mental moods react with our health. Watching…
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A sprinkle of angel dust, a tearful night, kissed by the sun, or a crispy delight, these are the reasons why I love each season. They represent change along with letting me experience a new chapter of the year. I…
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There is no getting around the summer weather. When it is hot, it can be abysmally hot, but when it’s not so hot, people love to congregate outdoors. Regardless of how hot it is outside, or how miserable you think…
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AWARENESS Old fashioned was once a weather forecast; Mother Nature’s children could pass on what knowledge they had gained over time, through all her own weather’s Life Cycles. In today’s age, some of these humans, and especially the creatures, still…
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“Make haste, make haste, my mirry men all, / Our guid ship sails the morn.” “O say na sae, my master dear, / For I fear a deadly storm.” “Late late yestre’en I saw the new moon / Wi’ the…
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Static electricity is a condition that forms when electrons from one mass of atoms (in an insulator) are transferred to another grouping and an opposite charge is formed with the potential for a strong additional transfer to easily to atoms…
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Lightning will almost never appear without some hints that it may be coming. The genesis of lightning is the movement of one air mass into the area currently occupied by another air mass. This causes friction and static electrical build…
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