Solar flares can release energy equivalent to millions of hydrogen bombs exploding at once. elaborate share
The heaviest snowfall in a 24-hour period in the US occurred in Silver Lake, Colorado, in April 1921, with 76 inches of snow recorded. elaborate share
Dust storms on Mars can engulf the entire planet, lasting for months. elaborate share
Valley Winds, a wind phenomenon, can be surprisingly strong and gusty even in seemingly calm weather due to the funneling effect of valleys. elaborate share
Stratus clouds are so low they can sometimes produce drizzle, but rarely heavier precipitation. elaborate share
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 remains the deadliest natural disaster in US history, claiming an estimated 6,000 to 12,000 lives. elaborate share
The earliest known musical instrument is a bone flute, dating back over 40,000 years. elaborate share