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Storms can be powerful, or even frightening, and we usually take notice when they are at their full strength. But how do storms form, and what factors can make them more devastating and powerful? Most storms have three stages: the cumulus, the mature, and the dissipating stage. They also require [...]

Surfing isn't just a sport, it's a calling. It's about being in the right place at the right time to catch the perfect wave. But what are the perfect surfing conditions? Let's break it down to the basics and help you find your perfect wave. Tide Conditions Anyone who’s spent [...]

Often, people talk about the color of the sky as if it is just a fact of the universe. Water is wet, the Queen of England was British, and the sky is blue. But sometimes we wonder, "Wait, what is it that actually makes the sky blue? In this article, [...]

Photo by Sebastian Simon Skydiving is a thrilling sport that many people have somewhere on their bucket list. It has recently become more and more popular by being depicted in movies, as an international sport, and through the advent of indoor skydiving arenas that reduce the cost and [...]

Clouds may be something we don’t pay much attention to, but when thought of on a universal scale, they are among the most interesting features of the planet we call home because not every planet has clouds. But here on Earth, the constantly shifting and evolving patterns of clouds play [...]

Everyone knows how frustrating it is to plan your week around a forecast, only for it to be inaccurate. So, what factors can you look out for, and what are the most reliable forecasts? Introduction to Weather Forecasting Like any science, weather forecasting can be a bit overwhelming to get [...]

Strong heat may sound like a loose term for when the pavement outside is blistering, but it actually has a definition in the world of meteorology. Strong heat is defined as a situation when summertime temperatures become much higher or more humid than the expected average [1]. Depending on when [...]

Have you ever been out walking after the first heavy rain of the summer, when the ground has been dry and cracking and now everything is settling back in and refreshed? If you have, you may have noticed a deeply pleasant, musky odor after the rain. This odor is called [...]