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A tornado is one of those amazing, awesome acts of nature that simply leaves you dumbfounded -- a huge, swirling, 200-mph beast of a storm that appears to have a mind of its own. See more »
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Storms are a meteorological event that can be studied to advance the science of meteorology. The study of storms can potentially save lives as scientists gain a better understanding of their nature. Learn more about storms here.
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10 Biggest Snowstorms of All Time
If you've ever lived in a northern climate, you know snowstorms -- and the damage they can cause -- quite well. Heavy snowfall is just one mark of a bad storm, but the biggest snowstorms of all time also brought strong winds and cold air.
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5 Most Destructive Storms
Witch homicide aside, Dorothy was lucky that her home safely traveled to Oz after the tornado. Many people who lived through the storms on our list were left with nothing.
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Can I get struck by lightning when I'm indoors?
I've heard that if I'm inside my home during a lightning storm, on the phone or in the shower, I can get struck by lightning. Is this true?
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Can it really rain frogs?
A heavy rain in which frogs come plummeting down isn't a pretty sight, but it happens more often than you'd think. Why do animals sometimes fall from the sky?
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Can you calculate how far away lightning struck by how long it takes for the thunder to arrive?
I have heard that you can figure out how far away lighting is by how long it takes for the thunder to arrive after you see the flash. Is this true? How do you calculate it?
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Could the Northwest Passage open for business?
For 500 years, explorers searched for the fabled Northwest Passage, a route that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Could global warming reduce the risk and open the passage for modern business?
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How could it rain for 45 straight days?
The Texas flood in the spring of 2007 caused billions of dollars in damage and took the lives of 13 people. Read all about the Texas flood of 2007.
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How do trees affect the weather?
We all know it's a little cooler under a shady tree. But do trees have an effect on the five-day forecast, or even the global climate?
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How far in advance should I check the weather forecast?
Whether you're planning an outdoor wedding or a Saturday morning tag sale, it's nice to know ahead of time what the sky is going to do. But does checking the 10-day forecast do any more good than praying for sunshine?
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How Meteorology Works
Before barometers and thermometers, people looked to the land and local lore to predict rain or shine. Have sophisticated statistical models and measuring tools changed the art of forecasting the weather that much?
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How Rainbows Work
Rainbows are one of nature's most beautiful effects. Have you ever wondered how the colors end up in seemingly perfect bands? And, what about double rainbows -- how does that happen? Find out how rain and sun can align to put color in the sky.
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How Storm Chasers Work
If a tornado was heading your way, you'd probably head for the hills. But for some people, it's just the beginning of a chase.
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How Tornadoes Work
A tornado is one of those amazing, awesome acts of nature that simply leaves you dumbfounded -- a huge, swirling, 200-mph beast of a storm that appears to have a mind of its own.
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Is there really a "calm before the storm"?
The birds stop chirping, and the wind chimes are silent. This eerie calm that's invaded your neighborhood is just a temporary pause before the shrills and shrieks of the incoming storm.
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Was there really a great flood?
Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?
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What if I were struck by lightning?
Being struck by lightning is a little more complicated than a sudden collision with a flash of light from the sky. How can someone survive such a jolt?
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Who were the first storm chasers?
When the weather radio sends the ominous signal that a tornado is near, most people run for cover. But some die-hard adventurers get their jollies by chasing these violent storms. Who started this dangerous hobby?
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Why are there more thunderstorms during the summer?
Around 1,800 thunderstorms are occurring on the Earth at any given time. However, they typically only occur in the warmer parts of the planet. Why does warm weather spawn more thunderstorms than colder weather?
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Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?
It may seem like a perfectly reckless display of aeronautical wiles, but guiding an airplane into a swirling beast of a hurricane gleans data that can save lives. The only question is, who were the crazy mavericks who attempted it first?
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Cyclone, a system of winds in which air moves around a central area of relatively low pressure.
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