Sea Level

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Sea level isn't actually level; the Earth's rotation creates a bulge at the equator, making sea level higher there than at the poles. elaborate share

Galveston Hurricane

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The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 remains the deadliest natural disaster in US history, claiming an estimated 6,000 to 12,000 lives. elaborate share

Typhoon Intensity

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Typhoon intensity is measured using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, but the scale only considers *sustained* wind speeds, not the peak gusts which can be significantly higher. elaborate share

Cloud Seeding

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Cloud seeding has been used to try and mitigate the effects of wildfires by inducing rainfall. elaborate share

Data Assimilation

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Data assimilation techniques are used not only in weather forecasting, but also to track animals, predict oil spills, and manage fisheries. elaborate share

Lake Effects

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Lake-effect snow can produce snowfall rates exceeding 5 inches per hour. elaborate share