Intense rainfall can sometimes cause the ground to literally explode, a phenomenon called a "volcanic eruption" of mud and water due to high pressure build-up.
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Early weather maps used symbols like a sun for clear skies and a cloud with rain for precipitation, long before standardized icons were universally adopted.
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Hurricane shutters can be surprisingly effective at protecting windows even from flying debris, but only if they're properly installed *before* the storm hits.
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