Carl Weathers

September 2013 brought flood waters that had not been seen in Northern Colorado in recorded history. Many weather records fell with the rains that inundated this region at that time. The record rainfall brought on massive flash floods that damaged homes and businesses, while causing billions in property damage. That damage can still be seen two years later. What Happened Back in 2013 The weather system that caused the record rainfall and massive flooding was a combination never seen in this…

He walks out the front door and sees her, looking up at the sky and standing in the middle the road, with the rain pouring down over her. Her wet hair hugs her body like a long lost friend, the ice-cold crystal droplets clinging to her frosty skin and dampening her clothes, as she stares above. Its hard for him to tell why she ran out and it is even more difficult to discern between her tears and the rain on her face. "Melinda what are you doing?" He yells out to her as lightning lights up the…

study of the troposphere gained momentum. The troposphere, or the lowest level of the Earth’s atmosphere, is where weather takes place. Long term trends of the weather were documented and compiled to define what is now known as climate. In addition to newly acquired ability to understand climate, advancements in accuracy of weather forecasting was made. Just as it was then, today weather is a considerable concern to humans. The inability to control it has led us to try to prepare for it by…

There are very many types of climates throughout the world. Climate varies depending on the location on the globe. The Tundra and the Humid Subtropics have two very different climates. The Tundra is generally very cold. While the Humid Subtropics are generally much warmer. The Tundra is very cold. Tundra climate is usually found between the 60-75 degree latitude lines. Tundra climate is mainly found along the coast of the Arctic Ocean. Tundra is a transition climate between Ice Cap and…

After a scorching hot summer, one would only hope for some cloudy weather and a bit of rain. But when you're visiting the wettest places on Earth, the sun really doesn't seem all that bad. Even places like Africa, known for its incredible heat, can become drenched in water during certain periods of the year.Hawaii certainly seems like a destination that is often associated with warm weather, but things can get pretty cold and wet here. The Maui islands are the second largest islands in all of…

My research will examine climate change impacts on Kashechewan People. They have experienced frequent flooding in recent years. The number of floods is increasing at an alarming rate. They have been or warned to be evacuated four times in the last four years (CTV-News, 2015). The increased frequency and intensity of floods are linked to climate change. The ‘dramatic ice break-up’ events in the region are “potentially an important indicator of very recent changes in climate” (Ho et al., 2011).…

squeeze in my lower stomach. It was such an unordinary sensation that I was going through and I was not able to understand exactly why I felt this way. But without minding these situations, I got dressed and headed out the door for a morning jog. The weather was perfect, sunny with just the right amount of wind. The wind blew against my pulled back hair. With all that peace, there is always something wrong and that’s when I realized something very unusual far deep into the ocean. An enormous…

earth will never be the same II. Body A. Warming Oceans 1. Since 1969 the oceans have risen a total of .302° F 2. 80-90% of heat caused by CO2 emissions are absorbed by the ocean a. Warmer water causes hurricanes and tropical storms b. Extreme weather is most likely caused by warmer ocean temperatures 3. Species need to adapt or they will not survive a. Rising deeper sea temperatures causing coral to die b. Zooplankton grow faster than plankton thus disrupting food chain Transition: “One of…

how to drive, every day after finishing homework I would go to my neighborhood store to shop for confectionary and school supplies. Preparing to travel to the store, I checked the outside weather and it appeared like a bright and sunny day, until I got onto my bike. When I rode my bike for thirty minutes, the weather immediately turned from bright to gloomy; the gloom encompassed itself with heavy rain and wind, and I knew it was going to become a perilous journey to go back home. Similarly to…

moment. Then, as quickly as it came, the rain stops its descent upon my window and retreats; growing up in Central Florida, I have been well accustomed to erratic weather patterns such as the rain coming and going in a moment’s notice. Florida’s weather has taught me a valuable lesson over the years: life can be as unpredictable as the weather. As each year in high school progressed, I found myself wanting to acquire more knowledge and learn about the world around me. To accomplish this, I…