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10 Worst Nor’easters of All Time

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What makes a nor'easter different from your run-of-the-mill winter storm? And which ones have done the most damage?

What Is a Nor'easter?

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"Nor'easter" is one of those words that makes you think of an old mariner scanning the horizon for a pending storm. What does it really mean — and why don't we say "northeaster"?

10 Reasons to Buy Homeowners Insurance

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Paying for homeowners insurance may seem like money down the drain -- until you actually need it. Learn 10 reasons why you need homeowners insurance.

What Is a Bomb Cyclone?

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Bombogenesis is a phenomenon in which the atmospheric pressure in the middle of a low-pressure system drops rapidly, intensifying a storm and creating a bomb cyclone.

Can We Guess Where You Grew Up Based on Your Winter Survival Skills?

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Did you grow up looking Old Man Winter square in the face? Or, did you grow up panicking at the thought of snow coming your way? Survive the cold during this quiz, and let us see if we can figure it out!

What Causes Thunderstorms?

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Thuderstorms occur more in the summer than any other month. Find out why thunderstorms occur more frequently in the summer.

Should we be worried about the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico?

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The Dead Zone is a vast area off the Gulf of Mexico, larger than several U.S. States, that is deadly to marine life. Learn more about the Dead Zone.

What Is It Like in the Eye of a Tornado?

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The eye of a tornado isn't something that most of us see. Usually, if you see a tornado you go and hide. But let's look into the eye of a tornado.

How Barrier Islands Work

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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development’s effects on barrier islands.

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