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Are you safe from lightning if the skies are clear?
In the days of Ancient Greece, it was easy enough to chalk up a bolt from the blue to Zeus, the great curmudgeon of Mt. Olympus. But while Ancient Greeks probably never felt safe from their grumpy god, today we know a bit more about lightning safety.
Is Lightning Without Thunder Safe?
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Simon and Garfunkel. Peanut butter and jelly. Thunder and lightning. Some things are just better when they roll in pairs. But while we know that '60s folk singers and classic foodstuffs can also roll solo, what about these stormy BFFs?
What is St. Elmo's Fire?
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St. Elmo's Fire is a weather phenomena that often appears on the masts of ships and the wings of airplanes. Learn about St. Elmo's Fire and plama.
10 Myths About Surviving a Tornado
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Separating fact from fiction when it comes to tornado safety could mean the difference between life and death.
Does Weather Mess With Your Internet Connection?
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It's raining and your internet went down. Again. Are the two connected?
8 States With the Most Tornadoes in the U.S.
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A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that stretches from thunderstorms to the ground. In an average year, hundreds of tornadoes occur in the United States, especially in a region famously dubbed Tornado Alley.
How Fire Tornadoes Work
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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?
10 Myths About Lightning
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There's a thunderstorm brewing with some serious lightning. Fortunately you're safe in your car because of its rubber wheels. Or are you? And let's not get started on your rubber-soled sneakers!
How Do Airline Pilots Know Turbulence Is Coming Up?
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Predicting turbulence isn't an exact science, but airline pilots use a variety of tools both high-tech and low before asking you to buckle up.
Can We Manufacture Water Out of Thin Air?
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The manufacturing of water is a concept that will help the development of places with water shortages. Learn about the concept of water manufacturing.