The dark clouds gather, and thunder rumbles in the distance. Your heart starts to race as the storm …
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China
Working Toward Better Forecasting of Freezing Rain in Southern China
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesUnder particular conditions, extreme low-temperature, precipitation, and freezing-weather events can occur over an extensive area to form a …
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Weather forecasts have become less accurate during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the reduction in commercial flights, according …
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Lightning is a spectacular natural phenomenon. It is closely associated with the electrification and discharge of thunderstorms. Different …
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Latai Taumoepeau is a Tongan Australian artist who is best known for performance art that explores the themes …
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In the past year, Australia has been plagued by bushfires, heavy storms, floods, and droughts. Such drastic changes …
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Environment
Researchers Find Even Small Disturbances Can Trigger Catastrophic Storms
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou’ve probably seen satellite images that show severe storms like hurricanes developing — thick white clouds clumping together, …
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Environment
Snowmageddon Warnings in North America Come From Tropics More Than Arctic Stratosphere
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWinter weather patterns in North America are dictated by changes to the polar vortex winds high in the …
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Environment
Hard Evidence Shows El Niño Swings More Violently in the Industrial Age
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEl Niños have become more intense in the industrial age, which stands to worsen storms, drought, and coral …
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Powerful storms that cause extreme weather conditions — such as flooding across Europe and North America, with the potential …