Data assimilation techniques are used not only in weather forecasting, but also to track animals, predict oil spills, and manage fisheries. elaborate
Nor'easters can produce blizzard conditions, even though they aren't technically blizzards themselves. The blizzard criteria focuses on sustained wind speed and visibility, which are often met *within* a Nor'easter but not necessarily across the whole storm system. elaborate
Economic costs include both explicit (out-of-pocket) and implicit (opportunity) costs, meaning the true cost of a decision often surpasses its monetary price tag. elaborate
The Coriolis effect is too weak to affect things like draining bathtubs or toilet bowls; their rotation is determined by the shape of the basin and other local factors. elaborate
Tornado outbreaks are more common in the spring, but they can occur any time of year. elaborate
A single sneeze can generate droplets that travel at speeds exceeding 100 mph, a fascinating demonstration of fluid dynamics in action. elaborate