Temperature Inversion

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Temperature inversions can trap pollutants close to the ground, leading to worse air quality than on a day without one. elaborate share

Auroras

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Auroras can sometimes be heard! While usually silent, under specific atmospheric conditions, some people report hearing crackling or rustling sounds associated with auroral displays. elaborate share

Thunderstorm Development

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Thunderstorms need a significant source of moisture—typically a humid air mass—to form. Without ample humidity, the necessary condensation and precipitation processes can't occur. elaborate share

Automated Stations

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Some automated weather stations are powered entirely by solar energy and transmit data via satellite, allowing for data collection in remote and inaccessible locations. elaborate share

Sleet

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Sleet, unlike hail, freezes *after* it falls as rain. elaborate share

Red Rain

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Red rain, the phenomenon of red-colored rainfall, has been scientifically attributed in some cases to airborne dust containing red algae or other microorganisms. elaborate share