Happy solstice and happy summer to those of you who follow the astronomical calendar! EarthSky has a great article describing why sunsets are the longest near the summer solstice. I hope you all get the chance to see some great sunsets and sunrises in the next few weeks. Enjoy every…
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Yesterday I got asked about the difference between tropical, subtropical, and extra-tropical storms, so I thought I would share a little bit of information about the difference between them. The biggest difference has to do with the temperature structure of the storms. Tropical storms are warm-core storms, with warm air…
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Since it is the start of the Atlantic tropical season, here are some frequently asked questions with answers that you might be curious about from STM Weather. Tomorrow I will post some information about the difference between tropical, sub-tropical, and extra-tropical storms, since I got asked about that today. If…
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You may have heard the phrases “global warming” and “climate change” interchangeably when talking about the earth’s recent warming due to the effects of increasing greenhouse gases. But they are really distinct ideas. This article from Ecocentricity describes the history of the two concepts and how they differ. The bottom…
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A new study conducted by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) study has found that cleaner air is leading to more hurricanes, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances on Wednesday. The research indicates that a 50 percent decrease in pollution in Europe and the U.S. correlates to a 33 percent increase in…
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If you have a dog (or cat) that you take on walks, you have probably heard that you have to be careful of burning their feet on a day that is very warm, since pavement can get hotter than the air. Here is a table that compares surface temperatures of…
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I don’t talk about space weather too often because it usually does not affect climate or agriculture, but this is too interesting not to share. A new Mars expedition, the Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, today released stunning images of Mars’ mysterious auroras,…
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