Severe weather

Everybody knows that both hurricanes and tornadoes will cause major damage to an area. But there are more to both than most know. For instance, thanks to the article "Hurricanes and Tornadoes in the U.S.", a tornado happens in the mid-west, or the "Tornado Alley" as it's also called. Hurricanes, on the other hand, happen at the southern Atlantic coasts, where it's warmer. There is more to it than even that, though! First, let's talk about tornadoes. Tornadoes can be as big as a football…

will become snow. When they form together, it will be known as a font. When combined it will become decreased visibility and then it forms into a blizzard. Some of the most famous disasters happened in the U.S many wounded and killed because of severe blizzards. Back in the old day’s people probably did not have all around house heaters like we do so it made it harder for them to stay warm. In the U.S history, the most deadly blizzards were named The Great Blizzard. The Great Blizzard happened…

The Continental Divide has a tremendous impact on weather in North America and even as far away as Norway. Situated in the western half of North America running north and south, the Continental Divide creates a wall that moisture rich prevailing winds from the west continually bunch up against. As the pressure of packed moist air continues to build, the prevailing winds carry the energy up the western side of the divide allowing the system to build until it is released to the east to dump its…

Nicolle Bernard has a natural stutter. She was giving a weather report to a three-star general and unfortunately stuttered a lot. Nicolle felt she had lost lots of credibility from this moment, making it her worst experience in the Air Force. Many parts of serving in the Air Force can be amazing, but some are…

Once upon a time in a world a lot like our own. This is Firefight island it snows 9 months a year and hails the other three. Except for two things. One is the people are all Vikings. The other are the pest. While some have rats or termites. We have, DRAGONS! Most people would leave, not us were Vikings, we have occupational hazards. Hi, I’m known as Dagur the Deranged. People call me this because it’s deranged to think like a little guy like me can kill a dragon. I will be your guild while…

Summer was one on the civilizations in the southern Mesopotamia. They were pretty civilized for people that existed thousands of years Before Crist. They had constructions that will protect them from nature. In their case they lived in the desert so they had construction with low doors and small windows. This would protect them from the dust and will keep the interiors cool. People slept on the roof because they were cooler than inside their house. Merchants will try to do business in the early…

a whole, we fall into a certain culture together. Central Oregon's culture is most defined by, weather and the outdoors. The weather in Bend, and Redmond Oregon area changed everyday. It could be 65 degrees in December. One day there will be a huge snow storm next it will all melt away and the sun will shine. The towns around Central Oregon are prepared for all kinds of weather for all kinds of weather. It brings the town together when the kids go and dig out all the cars and houses after a…

Armed with dramatic views of highlands and picturesque sights of nature, Ronda is one of Spain’s quiet charm that asks for discovering. Fall in love with the majestic highlands and the history that stand behind the old town as founded by one of past’s distinct figures, Julius Ceasar. Dating back 4C AD, the foundation of this alluring city has been influenced initially by the Moorish. Centuries may have passed but Ronda impressively retained the old age atmosphere making it one of the most…

Smith College has been the focus of efforts to mitigate climate change. However, with the changes of climate already taking place, Smith College needs to take steps to prepare the college for the changes which will be coming to the area. To begin taking steps to address climate change impacts on campus a vulnerability assessment of Smith College was developed. The assessment was developed by looking at literature on expected climate change in the region, and by talking to stakeholders both on…

• Fall and Spring: the weather progressively becomes colder or warmer and much of the rainfalls occur. • Winter: very cold with temperature often below zero degree Celsius and snow covers the ground from December to March or April (except British Columbia is generally above zero…