Earth Science

Have you recently experienced a weather disaster? Most of us probably prefer pleasant weather and wish to never endure a tragedy pertaining to weather; unfortunately, we all have to undergo weather-related problems at some point. It is correct that we…
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Blizzards do contribute to the depletion of state, and country emergency funds in the United States, thereby affecting the economy. Snow storms cause their share of calamities by paralyzing the normal functioning operations of a region during the snowstorm. The…
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Snow: An Icon and Hexagon at the Same Time Everyone, besides some tanned Floridians, knows the feelings that the first cold front of the fall brings as it makes its way through their hometown. For those who have been in…
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Imagine drinking a hot cup of cocoa topped off with gooey marshmallows as the crackle and pop of the fire in the hearth muffles the roar of a monstrous blizzard rearing its many heads outside. A blizzard can be an…
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Necessity, Mother To Both Ingenuity and Invention We took a direct hit from Gustav last year and we were better prepared because we were in the Hurricane Rita Evacuation and had ample opportunity to learn from our mistakes. What made…
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For those who live along our east and Gulf coasts the 2009 hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. The key to getting through the season is preparation. If you live very near the coast, near…
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Bad weather can happen at any time. It is one of the reasons to be prepared, and to prepare your children, as much as is practical without frightening them. The balance can be a difficult one to find. It will…
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Can you imagine a brute force powerful enough to uproot trees, hurdle vehicles through the air like they were toys, and level a home to splinters? No, than you probably are lucky enough to never have been caught in the…
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Spring is here and the threat of tornados in “tornado alley” already has begun with storm damage in a nearby town. Each year, when clouds form and storms begin, area residents watch television weather reports with trepidation and ready themselves…
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Tornadoes invoke both fear and fascination in their victims, but how are they formed? There are a few ways; however, the largest and most violent are spawned by supercell thunderstorms. Here is a breakdown of tornado formation in supercells: Stage…
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