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
Mist is made of smaller water droplets than fog, and you can see farther through mist than you can through fog. elaborate share
The song "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC was inspired by a particularly intense thunderstorm the band experienced. elaborate share
Planting trees near coastlines can significantly reduce the impact of hurricane winds and storm surge. elaborate share
Hurricane Katrina's storm surge was so powerful that it pushed a massive oil rig, the Thunder Horse, more than 10 miles from its location. elaborate share
Arctic sea ice is salty, unlike the freshwater ice you'd find in a freezer. elaborate share
Some tropical cyclones have eyewalls that are so large they contain smaller, secondary eyewalls. elaborate share