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If you are fascinated by images of the earth as taken from the International Space Station and various satellites, you may enjoy watching the live feed from the ISS. It is now available online as described by Space magazine at https://www.space.com/astronomy/earth/live-4k-video-from-space-see-earth-from-the-iss-with-sharp-eyed-sen-cameras. Keep in mind that since over 70% of the earth’s surface is water you…
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If you live in the western part of our region, you have no doubt already experienced a very rainy Saturday. Fortunately for us in Athens GA it held off long enough to avoid raining on the outdoor graduation ceremony that was held in Sanford Stadium last night. Some other colleges and universities that had similar…
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The latest ENSO advisory was released today by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. It shows that ENSO is expected to continue to be in neutral conditions through the summer although the chance of La Nina returning goes up later in the year. El Nino is also possible but much less likely than either neutral or La…
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Here is a listing of recent stories on agriculture and climate in the Southeast that you might find interesting. Specialty Crop Grower: So Far, So Good: Florida Blueberry Harvests Strong Drovers Newsletter: Considerations for Feeding Cattle Through Drought IFAS: Heat Stress and its Impact on Cattle Reproduction Specialty Crop Grower: Planting Cotton Amid Worsening Drought…
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The latest Drought Monitor, released this morning, shows that drought is getting worse in Florida due to warm temperatures and the lack of significant rainfall. I am sure that irrigation of many of the crops there is in frequent use as they wait for more favorable rainfall conditions. It is currently their dry season but…
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If you have ever been asked to explain the difference between weather and climate, you might say that climate is the average weather over time. And while that is true, climate is also oscillations from one season to the next, multi-year swings like El Nino and La Nina, and trends over time. Michelle L’Heureux of…
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As I am writing this, thunder is rolling outside my window. The cold front that is moving through Georgia is bringing unsettled weather and some severe conditions to Georgia tonight. By Sunday morning, most of that rain will have moved out of Georgia and we will see dry and cooler conditions for the beginning of…
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