Earth Science

How Lightning is Formed Although we do not realize it, we recreate lightning on a daily basis. How many of us have walked across the carpet, touched a door handle and jumped when we hear and feel the shock. Although…
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Climate change has been happening for centuries and is nothing new. Phenomena such as Ice Ages and the Medieval Warm Period are the direct results of natural climate change, which is caused by variations in the Earth’s orbit, variations in…
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The obvious health risk of any volcano is being in the immediate vicinity, but there are risks involved with the ash cloud that they emit.If the ash stays in the upper atmosphere, there will be no direct health dangers involved,…
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Now that the tornado season is here again, experts warn those residing in states with a high incidence of tornadoes to follow the safety rules and reduce chances of injury or death. It’s good advice, and even those who are…
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Exact health risks from the eruption of Mount Eyjafjallajokul are not yet clear, but citizens with asthma and other respiratory problems should be especially vigilant. Although the ash is not toxic, particles from the dust cloud should be avoided. The…
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Summer is here and it is hot. Temperatures get higher everyday. You walk outside and automatically the sweat begins to bead and drip down your face and back. You dread getting into that stifling car to go anywhere. It seems…
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Summer is coming, and so are sky high temperatures.  Without a battle plan, this summer’s high temps could lead to discomfort, dehydration, and even hospitalization. Developing a plan to stay cool before the high temps hit is the best way to…
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When the outdoor temperatures reach triple digits and the scorching summertime heat seems to melt your body like ice cream under the sun, you must find effective ways to stay cool and beat the heat. While turning on the A/C full…
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One of our community’s weather forecasters recently unveiled his summer forecast for the region. His track record for predicting the weather in three month increments is uncannily accurate, especially over the past year when he predicted a cooler than normal…
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The amount of radiation received by the Earth and different latitudes is a product of the angle of the Sun. When the Sun is directly overhead more radiation is received at the Earth’s surface than when it is close to…
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