Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form over the north Atlantic or north-east Pacific oceans. They are also known as severe tropical cyclones and in other parts of the world similar storms are referred to as this or typhoons. To be classed…
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The aurora borealis or northern lights awe most people who see them. In northern skies, they appear as flashes, ribbons or blankets of color that seem to undulate and ripple through the skies. The lights are also colorful, varying between…
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Some people think of lightning as beautiful and exciting. Nature’s fireworks display can be brilliant, and certainly noisy, but some forms are also extremely dangerous. 1. Cloud to ground lightning is the form of lightening that is one of the…
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Once again, hurricane season is upon us, and few people can forget the horror we witnessed as we watched the people along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico scramble and flea amid the chaos of traffic jams, gas pumps…
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Pristine white snow sometimes isn’t so white. Snow on the ground can be red, brown, even green. Even freshly falling snow can be bright crimson in colour, when the conditions are right. Snow falls that aren’t a normal white are…
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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a standard scale used to rate the intensity and severity of storms that have already reached the level of hurricane. It is used in the United States. This scale measures the damage that is caused…
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The amount of snow that falls each winter can vary widely from year to year. Differences in weather patterns can cause heavier than normal or lighter than normal accumulations. Topography and the proximity of bodies of water can also have…
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Hurricanes can be devastating and some places experience them every year. Surviving a hurricane requires some preparation and following simple safety instructions while it sweeps through. Preparation If your area is likely to be hit during the hurricane season then preparation should…
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Thunderstorms are common occurrences in many areas around the world, and provide vital precipitation for survival on Earth. They are often common in late spring and summer. The storms often bring strong winds, lightning, and rain, but normally peak in less than 30…
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The term, “Invasive species” is subbjective. Everything human beings have taken to new regions of the world could be considered invasive species. These include the rats that spread the Black Death through Europe, and the humble earthworms that till the…
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