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What is thundersnow? The weird weather phenomenon rumbling through the East Coast and MidwestThe conditions needed to create thunderstorms are very rare, and can be dangerous, meteorologists warn.
By Pandora Dewan Published
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Polar vortices and volcanoes underseaScience 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.
By Pandora Dewan Published
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Polar vortex could bring deadly winter storms and coldest weather in more than a decade to USAn 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.
By Patrick Pester Published
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What does a weather report of 30% chance of rain mean?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.
By Hannah Loss Published
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Huge, 7-mile scar torn across Australia's Nullarbor Plain discovered by caver scouring Google EarthAfter 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.
By Matej Lipar Published
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'Bomb cyclone' bringing high winds to West Coast seen from space in stunning timelapseA low-pressure system will bring extreme gales and heavy rain to the West Coast over the next three days.
By Ben Turner Published
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West Coast bracing for 'bomb' cycloneA low-pressure system headed for Northern California and Oregon is likely to bring extreme rain and strong winds.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Why isn't the darkest time of the year also the coldest?Why aren't the solstices the coldest and hottest days of the year?
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Watch Valencia disappearing under a sea of mud during deadly Spanish floodsEarth from space Satellite images show the true extent of the flash flooding in Valencia during a freak weather event that killed at least 214 people across Spain.
By Harry Baker Published
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