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A Jet Stream Runs Through It
High above the Earth's surface, rivers of air rush their way around the globe in a high speed current that often spawns side eddies that we on the ground call cyclones. Knowledge of the position of these streams, known as the <i>jet stream</i> because of their speed, is vital to accurate general weather forecasts and severe storm predictions. Knowledge of the location of the jet stream is also important to airlines and other long-distant air transportation.
weather • meteorology • jet stream • polar front • polar jet stream
High above the Earth's surface, rivers of air rush their way around the globe in a high speed current that often spawns side eddies that we on the ground call cyclones. Knowledge of the position of these streams, known as the <i>jet stream</i> because of their speed, is vital to accurate general weather forecasts and severe storm predictions. Knowledge of the location of the jet stream is also important to airlines and other long-distant air transportation.
weather • meteorology • jet stream • polar front • polar jet stream
Jet Streaming Along the Polar Front
The polar front and its associated jet stream have a major influence on the weather conditions surrounding it. Many storms form along the polar front in the vicinity of the jet stream's maximum winds. Because the jet stream is associated with the polar front, media weather maps often include the jet stream's position as a rough indicator of warm and cold air masses.
meteorlogy • weather • jet stream • polar front • rossby waves
The polar front and its associated jet stream have a major influence on the weather conditions surrounding it. Many storms form along the polar front in the vicinity of the jet stream's maximum winds. Because the jet stream is associated with the polar front, media weather maps often include the jet stream's position as a rough indicator of warm and cold air masses.
meteorlogy • weather • jet stream • polar front • rossby waves
North America's Storm of the Century 1993
The Storm of the Century, also known as the Superstorm of 1993, Great Blizzard of 1993, the White Hurricane or No-Name Hurricane, hit Eastern U.S. and Canada.
north america storm of the century 1993 • late winter super storm crippled atlantic coast ma • superstorm of 1993 • great blizzard of 1993 white hurricane no-name hur • hit eastern u.s. and canada
The Storm of the Century, also known as the Superstorm of 1993, Great Blizzard of 1993, the White Hurricane or No-Name Hurricane, hit Eastern U.S. and Canada.
north america storm of the century 1993 • late winter super storm crippled atlantic coast ma • superstorm of 1993 • great blizzard of 1993 white hurricane no-name hur • hit eastern u.s. and canada
Weather Bombs: Rapid Storm Development
Weather bombs or bomb cyclones undergo explosive changes in intensity,forming an intense winter storm over a short period when they moved off the land and into the warm Gulf Stream waters off Cape Hatteras. These storms may move up the East Coast to form major snowstorms along their path.
meteorology • weather • winter storms • bomb cyclones • weather bombs
Weather bombs or bomb cyclones undergo explosive changes in intensity,forming an intense winter storm over a short period when they moved off the land and into the warm Gulf Stream waters off Cape Hatteras. These storms may move up the East Coast to form major snowstorms along their path.
meteorology • weather • winter storms • bomb cyclones • weather bombs
Mission To Saturn
Outlining the current Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan.
cassini-huygens • saturn • titan
Outlining the current Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan.
cassini-huygens • saturn • titan
The Alberta Clipper
Hi! My name is Alberta Clipper. No, I'm not a sailing ship. Alberta Clipper is my nickname. I'm a certain kind of snowstorm that is exported from Alberta to the United States.
canadian weather • alberta clipper • weather • rockies • canadian rockies
Hi! My name is Alberta Clipper. No, I'm not a sailing ship. Alberta Clipper is my nickname. I'm a certain kind of snowstorm that is exported from Alberta to the United States.
canadian weather • alberta clipper • weather • rockies • canadian rockies
Japanese Attacks on American Soil
Throughout the course of the war in the Pacific during WWII, the Japanese tried several times to attack the American mainland, but never with any amount of success.
japanese attacks on america • oregon lookout air raid • japanese fire balloons • japanese attack at estevan lighthouse • japanese attack on fort stevens
Throughout the course of the war in the Pacific during WWII, the Japanese tried several times to attack the American mainland, but never with any amount of success.
japanese attacks on america • oregon lookout air raid • japanese fire balloons • japanese attack at estevan lighthouse • japanese attack on fort stevens
Going Up?
Forget about rockets; some futurists are after a space elevator made of carbon nanotubes. Will the journey into orbit ever be as simple as pushing the button for the top floor?
space • elevator • carbon • nanotubes • composite
Forget about rockets; some futurists are after a space elevator made of carbon nanotubes. Will the journey into orbit ever be as simple as pushing the button for the top floor?
space • elevator • carbon • nanotubes • composite
Portishead Machine Gun Review
Trip Hop alumni Portishead release the fantastic "Machine Gun" their first single from new album Third, their first in over a decade.
portishead machine gun • portishead new album • portishead third • portishead beth gibbons • portishead new cd third
Trip Hop alumni Portishead release the fantastic "Machine Gun" their first single from new album Third, their first in over a decade.
portishead machine gun • portishead new album • portishead third • portishead beth gibbons • portishead new cd third
Christmas 2006 Tornadoes in Florida
A tornado outbreak spoiled Christmas Day activities for residents of Tampa, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Leesburg and Lake City, Florida.
christmas 2006 tornadoes florida • tornado outbreak christmas day tampa daytona beach • f0 tornado leesburg area lake county • f2 tornado deland volusia county • storm damage tiger bay volusia county
A tornado outbreak spoiled Christmas Day activities for residents of Tampa, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Leesburg and Lake City, Florida.
christmas 2006 tornadoes florida • tornado outbreak christmas day tampa daytona beach • f0 tornado leesburg area lake county • f2 tornado deland volusia county • storm damage tiger bay volusia county
Future Scenarios
We think about wildscaping in the short term, but the long term impact needs to be considered, too.
wildscaping • california • wild life • animals • ecology
We think about wildscaping in the short term, but the long term impact needs to be considered, too.
wildscaping • california • wild life • animals • ecology
Hydrologic Cycle: Water Movement
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.
water cycle on earth • evaporation surface water • increased water table flooding • orographic clouds • water transport earth
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.
water cycle on earth • evaporation surface water • increased water table flooding • orographic clouds • water transport earth
International Polar Year
The Fourth International Polar Year study is underway in Antarctica and the Arctic to scientifically study the phenomena behind the warming of the earth's climate.
ice caps • arctic • antarctica • global warming • greenland
The Fourth International Polar Year study is underway in Antarctica and the Arctic to scientifically study the phenomena behind the warming of the earth's climate.
ice caps • arctic • antarctica • global warming • greenland
Japanese Balloon Bombs of WWII
Desperate to avenge the brutal American attacks on the Japanese homeland, Japan invented one of the strangest weapons in aerial combat.
corsair fleet • japanese balloon bombs • doolittle raid • honshu island • fugu
Desperate to avenge the brutal American attacks on the Japanese homeland, Japan invented one of the strangest weapons in aerial combat.
corsair fleet • japanese balloon bombs • doolittle raid • honshu island • fugu
Marine Jet Boat Drives
Water jet drives offer a viable propulsion option for many boaters. Jet boats offer safety, performance and environmental benefits.
jetboat • jet boat • marine jet propulsion • jet drive • water jet propulsion
Water jet drives offer a viable propulsion option for many boaters. Jet boats offer safety, performance and environmental benefits.
jetboat • jet boat • marine jet propulsion • jet drive • water jet propulsion
The Day of Twelve Tornadoes in Britain
High winds and driving rain smashed homes and cars in the Midlands and the South of England. Traffic was disrupted in London due to heavy rain.
day 12 tornadoes britain • twisters series tornadoes england september 23 200 • britain more tornadoes any other european country • causes tornadoes britain • farnborough hardest hit tornado
High winds and driving rain smashed homes and cars in the Midlands and the South of England. Traffic was disrupted in London due to heavy rain.
day 12 tornadoes britain • twisters series tornadoes england september 23 200 • britain more tornadoes any other european country • causes tornadoes britain • farnborough hardest hit tornado
The Little Ice Age Theories
The Little Ice Age caused decreased winter temperatures, resulting in sea ice, glacier advances, and crop failures. Discover what caused this abrupt change in climate.
what was little ice age • cause of ice age • decreased winter temperatures • evidence of climate change • year without a summer
The Little Ice Age caused decreased winter temperatures, resulting in sea ice, glacier advances, and crop failures. Discover what caused this abrupt change in climate.
what was little ice age • cause of ice age • decreased winter temperatures • evidence of climate change • year without a summer
Tracking Occurrence of Tornadoes
With better technology more tornadoes are detected and tracked enabling meteorologists to issue tornado watches and warnings to the most at-risk cities for costly damage.
detecting tornado occurrence • tornado alley • high risk cities tornadoes • most violent meteorological event • reported tornadoes annually
With better technology more tornadoes are detected and tracked enabling meteorologists to issue tornado watches and warnings to the most at-risk cities for costly damage.
detecting tornado occurrence • tornado alley • high risk cities tornadoes • most violent meteorological event • reported tornadoes annually
Winter Storm Common Nicknames
From the Alberta Clipper to the Chattanooga Choo-Choo and the Pineapple Express, learn how damaging winter storms form across the United States and Canada.
winter storm nicknames • winter weather producers • nor'easter • quick moving storms • heavy snowfall
From the Alberta Clipper to the Chattanooga Choo-Choo and the Pineapple Express, learn how damaging winter storms form across the United States and Canada.
winter storm nicknames • winter weather producers • nor'easter • quick moving storms • heavy snowfall
1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak
The Midwest states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Illinois were ravaged by 47 tornadoes in less than 12 hours.
1965 palm sunday tornado outbreak • third deadliest tornado swarm us history • midwest states 47 tornadoes less than 12 hours • april 11 1965 midwest thunderstorms tornadoes • great tri-state tornado 1925
The Midwest states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Illinois were ravaged by 47 tornadoes in less than 12 hours.
1965 palm sunday tornado outbreak • third deadliest tornado swarm us history • midwest states 47 tornadoes less than 12 hours • april 11 1965 midwest thunderstorms tornadoes • great tri-state tornado 1925
Book Review: Around the World in 20 Days
Review of book about the first around-the-world balloon flight, by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones.
balloon • around-the-world • first • piccard • jones
Review of book about the first around-the-world balloon flight, by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones.
balloon • around-the-world • first • piccard • jones
Origami Warfare
Japan has long been known for beautiful handmade paper and art objects made of paper, a technique known as Origami. However, in 1944 a new use of paper was brought to the attention of the world, huge paper balloons filled with hydrogen were used to carry antipersonnel and incendiary bombs from Japan to the USA, Canada and Mexico.
bomb • origami • wwii • japan • usa
Japan has long been known for beautiful handmade paper and art objects made of paper, a technique known as Origami. However, in 1944 a new use of paper was brought to the attention of the world, huge paper balloons filled with hydrogen were used to carry antipersonnel and incendiary bombs from Japan to the USA, Canada and Mexico.
bomb • origami • wwii • japan • usa
Pandemics, Epidemics, Endemics, The Fundamentals
Knowledge of the how and why of the spread of infectious disease is important for control. Without this knowledge increased human disability and death may be inevitable.
pandemic epidemic infectious disease principles • foundations and basics of epidemiology • principles of epidemiology • understanding disease transmission • insights of epidemiology and disease spreads
Knowledge of the how and why of the spread of infectious disease is important for control. Without this knowledge increased human disability and death may be inevitable.
pandemic epidemic infectious disease principles • foundations and basics of epidemiology • principles of epidemiology • understanding disease transmission • insights of epidemiology and disease spreads
The Great Lakes Storm of 1913
Also known as the "Big Blow" or the "Freshwater Fury", the Great Lakes Storm of 1913 brought hurricane force winds and blizzard conditions. Over 273 lives were lost.
great lakes storm 1913 • white hurricane sunk twelve ships • 1913 november gale deadly mega storm • big blow or freshwater fury 1913 hurricane blizzar • 12 ships sank great lakes 235 people lost lives
Also known as the "Big Blow" or the "Freshwater Fury", the Great Lakes Storm of 1913 brought hurricane force winds and blizzard conditions. Over 273 lives were lost.
great lakes storm 1913 • white hurricane sunk twelve ships • 1913 november gale deadly mega storm • big blow or freshwater fury 1913 hurricane blizzar • 12 ships sank great lakes 235 people lost lives
The Great Lakes: Storm Breeding Ground
Our Weather Eye this month focuses on the Great Lakes region. Over the world's largest fresh water bodies, two storm tracks converge in November. When cyclonic systems reach the region, the jet stream above and the warm Great Lakes waters below often induce an even more deadly spin in these storms.
weather • meteorology • storms • great lakes • shipwrecks
Our Weather Eye this month focuses on the Great Lakes region. Over the world's largest fresh water bodies, two storm tracks converge in November. When cyclonic systems reach the region, the jet stream above and the warm Great Lakes waters below often induce an even more deadly spin in these storms.
weather • meteorology • storms • great lakes • shipwrecks
Twinkle, Twinkle: September Skies and Starlight
The lower atmosphere, where we stand to view the stars, is mottled with pockets of varying density. When the local air density changes rapidly with time, the light ray's path also alters rapidly. This slight but perceptible refraction bends the path one way, one moment, slightly different the next. This constant, but random shifting results in the star's image jiving and jiggling, fading in and out, and even changing colours before our eyes. This stellar dancing is what we call "twinkling."
weather • atmosphere • stars • twinkle
The lower atmosphere, where we stand to view the stars, is mottled with pockets of varying density. When the local air density changes rapidly with time, the light ray's path also alters rapidly. This slight but perceptible refraction bends the path one way, one moment, slightly different the next. This constant, but random shifting results in the star's image jiving and jiggling, fading in and out, and even changing colours before our eyes. This stellar dancing is what we call "twinkling."
weather • atmosphere • stars • twinkle
Using Public Restrooms
Using a public bathroom can be disconcerting. Some are filthy, and all are used by people that do not want to know what had happened there before they arrived.
using public restrooms • bathroom etiquette • farting co-workers in the office • finding a private safe haven toilet at work • crop dusters at the office
Using a public bathroom can be disconcerting. Some are filthy, and all are used by people that do not want to know what had happened there before they arrived.
using public restrooms • bathroom etiquette • farting co-workers in the office • finding a private safe haven toilet at work • crop dusters at the office
GASBAGS AT WAR
The often ignored captive balloon and its use in war
balloon • aerostat • army • war • world war i
The often ignored captive balloon and its use in war
balloon • aerostat • army • war • world war i
Nor'easters and Alberta Clippers
The great tropical storms roaming the world's oceans and seas have earned the right for individual names. Extratropical cyclonic storms, those forming from the clash of polar and tropical air masses, have not yet been honoured with individual names. However, some extratropical storms take on such unique characteristics that they are often recognized with a unique name for the genre: the Nor'easter along the Atlantic coast, the Alberta Clipper that races across the continent our of the Alberta plains.
weather • meteorology • storms • alberta clipper • nor'easters
The great tropical storms roaming the world's oceans and seas have earned the right for individual names. Extratropical cyclonic storms, those forming from the clash of polar and tropical air masses, have not yet been honoured with individual names. However, some extratropical storms take on such unique characteristics that they are often recognized with a unique name for the genre: the Nor'easter along the Atlantic coast, the Alberta Clipper that races across the continent our of the Alberta plains.
weather • meteorology • storms • alberta clipper • nor'easters
Heart Infections
What are heart infections? Why does CHD increase one's risk of contracting these potentially lethal conditions? Do you fall into the high-risk category? Read on to learn more!
congenital • heart • disease • congenital heart disease • heart infection
What are heart infections? Why does CHD increase one's risk of contracting these potentially lethal conditions? Do you fall into the high-risk category? Read on to learn more!
congenital • heart • disease • congenital heart disease • heart infection
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