Meteorology & Climatology (general)
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Aurae Beidler
Discover how the layers of the atmosphere work to produce weather and the Earth's climate. Learn how the atmosphere exchanges the Sun's energy, absorbing and reflecting. more...
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Aurae Beidler
Heat waves are deadly to both humans and animals. Learn how important the heat index is to weather forecasters and how alerts can help keep people safe in excessive heat. more...
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Naomi Judd
The sky presents many magnificent cloud displays to see. Learn more if you are a curious hiker, cloud chaser or have been finding animal shapes in the sky for years. more...
Worldwide Meteorological Services
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Aurae Beidler
Discover the national meteorological services available online for Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand, providing excellent weather forecasts and climate data. more...
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Aurae Beidler
Although the 2008 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season doesn't officially start until June 1st, meteorologists have developed predictions for the number of hurricanes. more...
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Aurae Beidler
Meteorologists measure the elements of weather using specific instruments and gauges. Discover what an anemometer is used for or what calculates a percentage of humidity. more...
Climate Predictions Spring 2008
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Aurae Beidler
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening. more...
Siberia's Tunguska Event of 1908
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Aurae Beidler
Questions remain nearly 100 years since the Tunguska Event of 1908 devastated the Central Siberian forest: Was it ball lightning? Did the event trigger climate change? more...
Late Season Snowfall in Spring
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Aurae Beidler
Spring is here but so is the snow. When comparing climate data it's clear that late season snowfall does occur. Snow even falls when the temperatures rise above freezing. more...
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James Hutchinson
The basic formulas to use when converting temperatures between Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin. more...
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Aurae Beidler
As spring and summer months bring the highest levels of UV radiation, it is importance to understand the UV Index, UVI Alerts and sun overexposure health risks. more...
Hydrologic Cycle: Water Movement
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Aurae Beidler
Water moves throughout and above the Earth as part of the hydrologic cycle. As water vapor condenses, precipitation falls, infiltrating the soil or runoff to the ocean. more...
Weather Conditions Affect Sports
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Aurae Beidler
Adverse weather conditions can have a powerful effect on how sports are played or if they are played at all. Wind, rain, fog and snow affect outdoor sports like football. more...
Understand EPA Air Quality Index
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Aurae Beidler
A guide to the Air Quality Index, a valuable tool to air quality data and assessing health concerns. Examine how weather and the seasons affect the quality of air. more...
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