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Earth's Effect On Weather Formation
The earth, with its oceans and its land masses, has a major effect on weather patterns and precipitation. The planet itself is one factor in changing climate conditions.
Peter I. Wilson
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Water Vapor And Weather Change
In a very basic way, the water vapor that makes up clouds is a major catalyst of weather change. Though we may not be able to see it, water vapor is there, throughout the earth's atmosphere. Almost all of it comes from evaporating water rising from the oceans.
Clinton N. Maxwell
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To Understand A Weather Pattern, Know About Air Movement
To understand a weather pattern, no matter where in the world it might occur, it is necessary to know about the interaction of the sun with the Earth, its atmosphere and the air masses that move around the globe. Much of the weather change that we experience on Earth is caused by, or includes, the uneven heat distributed throughout the atmosphere. If the sun heated the land, the oceans and the air at the same level all over the world, there would be no need for the atmosphere to...
Eric J. Slarkowski
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Degree Days - The Basics
Degree days are a simplified representation of temperature data. This article introduces the main types of degree days and their common uses.
Martin Bromley
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Curious About the Weather - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
I live in Cleveland, Ohio. And yes, when it comes to weather, we are known for an abundance of "gray days" and the unpredictability due to our "Lake Effect." A good example is last Tuesday when it was sunny with a temperature in the lower 60 degrees, and by Wednesday morning it was snowy, cold, gray and down to the 30 degree range. A lot of people complain about the weather, but a short essay I heard this morning on NPR made me consider the good, the bad and the ugly of weather.
Chris King
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Weather Systems - Precipitation In The Making
For those who study weather on a daily basis, movement of air masses is at the heart of most changes in weather conditions. These huge areas of warm air or cold air (weather fronts) move up or down in the atmosphere, as well as horizontally, sometimes covering hundreds of miles in a short time. The sun does not heat the atmosphere on a consistent basis.
Vince L. Paxton
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The Devastation of Drought
Of all natural disasters, drought is the most lethal. As the global warming becomes more pronounced and more areas are cleared of forests it is also becoming more common. In the last two years, 2006 and 2007, many areas of the world have become victim of drought.
Sally Taylor
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2008 Hurricane Names Released
The 2006 and 2007 Atlantic Tropical Season were mild, at least for the US Coastline and that was a breath of fresh air after the Devastating 2005 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season, with such names a Katrina, Rita, and Wilma - all Category Fives during at least one time of their development. Some weather professionals say that we are in a Hurricane Low period, which could last several years, yet whenever they predict such things in advance, generally they are incorrect.
Lance Winslow
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A Book Review - Pox Ameicana
U.S. current wars makes the observer to wonder whether there exist any similarity and link between new imperialism and the old one in19 century in the U.S. history. In 1898, with Spanish-American war and seizure of Spanish colonies in Caribbean, America emerged as a world power. By refusing to accept the existence of the new Philippine Republic, United - States publicly announced its intention to annex it entirely, and declare it a holy mission
Zeinag Ghasemi Tari
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Lessons To Learn From Weather Observation
Weather changes that we experience on earth are the result of a complex set of factors involving the sun, the earth's atmosphere and other influences. The atmosphere that sustains plant and animal life on earth is a primary factor in the extraordinary range of weather conditions seen and felt around the world.
Ken C. Morris
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