Some early warning systems for tsunamis relied on observing unusual animal behavior, as animals often sense seismic changes before humans do. elaborate share
Sleet, unlike hail, freezes *after* it falls as rain. elaborate share
During the Dust Bowl, dust storms were so intense they sometimes darkened the sky to the point where it felt like midday twilight. elaborate share
Ball lightning has been reported to pass through windows and other solid objects without causing damage to them. elaborate share
Solar radiation is responsible for almost all weather patterns on Earth. elaborate share
Land breezes are the opposite of sea breezes and happen at night because land cools down faster than water. elaborate share
The world's largest flood control system, the Three Gorges Dam in China, also generates a significant amount of hydroelectric power. elaborate share