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Santa Ana winds: What is causing the deadly fires sweeping across Los Angeles?
By Pandora Dewan last updated
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have caused the most damage so far, spreading over 29,000 acres collectively.

What is thundersnow? The weird weather phenomenon rumbling through the East Coast and Midwest
By Pandora Dewan published
The conditions needed to create thunderstorms are very rare, and can be dangerous, meteorologists warn.

Polar vortices and volcanoes undersea
By Pandora Dewan published
Science news this week Jan. 3, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Polar vortex could bring deadly winter storms and coldest weather in more than a decade to US
By Patrick Pester published
An expanding polar vortex is expected to lower temperatures across the eastern half of the U.S., with the potential for record-breaking cold in January.

What does a weather report of 30% chance of rain mean?
By Hannah Loss published
A percent chance of precipitation shows the probability there will be at least 0.01 inch of rain, snow or sleet at a given location.

Huge, 7-mile scar torn across Australia's Nullarbor Plain discovered by caver scouring Google Earth
By Matej Lipar published
After the caver noticed a giant gash across a barren landscape, scientists discovered it was created by a ferocious tornado that no-one knew had occurred.

'Bomb cyclone' bringing high winds to West Coast seen from space in stunning timelapse
By Ben Turner published
A low-pressure system will bring extreme gales and heavy rain to the West Coast over the next three days.

West Coast bracing for 'bomb' cyclone
By Stephanie Pappas published
A low-pressure system headed for Northern California and Oregon is likely to bring extreme rain and strong winds.
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