Earth Science

The Sun’s impact on the Earth is undoubtedly important. Not only do we depend on the Sun for heat, but this heat can also be our destruction. And, even though the creation of the Sun also meant the creation of…
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What is vital to remember about the accuracy of hurricane forecasts is that not everyone shares the same view as to what an accurate forecast is. Citizens of an affected area will often feel as though they didn’t get an…
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It was a Christmas Eve like any other in Darwin, 1974. Perhaps there was a tinge of apprehension in the air because the small Australian city had been narrowly missed by a cyclone a few weeks earlier and another one…
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Knowing the difference between a tornado watch and tornado warning will help you be better prepared in the event that a tornado should actually occur. Being prepared is crucial during this time. Do not take the issued watches and warnings…
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It cost the nation 1,836 confirmed dead and an estimated $80 billion or more in property damage.  It inundated one of America’s greatest cities, leaving parts of it uninhabitable for years.  Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff called it “probably…
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Hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30. During that time, people who live in areas that are susceptible to hurricanes must be ever vigilant because of the possibility of a hurricane. Being able to stay safe…
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Hurricane storm surges cause flooding and structural damage in communities and even loss of life to animals and humans. They also spread contaminants that can have significantly harmful ecological effects on the environment. The impact of this effect can be…
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If you live in a hurricane prone area, then a hurricane family emergency plan may be useful.  This can help you determine what you will do before such an event.  The following are some tips on how to prepare such…
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The truth can not only set you free; it can keep you alive. As with any natural phenomenon, myths abound. Some of the ones about hurricanes can kill you. If you believe an old fable and fail to take precautions,…
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Modern technology and advances in the prediction and forecasting of hurricanes, including the track and potential intensity have helped weather experts and local television and radio meteorologists warm people about potential hurricanes that may be headed their way. These advance…
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