Earth's Atmosphere
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Hole in Ozone Layer Shrinks 30 Percent
By Dave Mosher published
The giant hole in Earth's ozone layer shrunk since last year.
Autumn Snow Predicts Winter Weather
By Jeanna Bryner published
Scientists validate a new weather-forecasting model.
Image Gallery: Curious Clouds
By Live Science Staff published
Though made up of water and air, the various clouds hanging in the sky can spur the imagination with their many sizes and shapes.
New Look at 20th Century's Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption
By Trudy E. Bell published
NASA scientists investigate the effects of the eruption of a volcano in the Arctic circle on... India.
Man and Nature Combine to Create Ozone Holes
By Live Science Staff published
The Antarctic ozone hole is not showing any signs of recovery. Meanwhile, nature itself is destroying ozone over Earth’s North Pole.
Study: Earth and Space Weather Connected
By Ker Than published
Space weather in the upper reaches of the atmosphere is affected by weather conditions down here on Earth, a new study suggests.
Deserts Might Grow as Tropics Expand
By Ker Than published
The jet streams are on the move, and scientists say it could change rainfall long-term patterns around the globe.
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