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Did you know that water can expand in volume by around 1/9th of its total composition. This means that when frozen it occupies more space than when in liquid form.
The above phenomena is very common in houses where water pipes burst over the winter due to ice forming in the pipes. The pipes which were […]
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The arctic ice is receding and global warming is no longer a theory but a reality. Scientists predict that by the year 2100, the average surface temperature will jump up by 6 degrees Fahrenheit. Nighttime temperatures will be higher and there will be hotter days.
Since air temperature is a powerful component of climate, there will […]
A tornado is generally perceived to be one of the most violent weather disturbances you could ever face. The extremely fast whirling winds mean that tornadoes can travel for many miles at great speed causing massive destruction, death and cost to the people and environment they hit. As an example one tornado traveled for 293 miles across the USA crossing […]
Autumn is a time of great beauty with trees turning from a bright green to shades of brown and red, but why do these leaves lose their green color and become the yellow, orange, and red we associate with Autumn?
Well when the air temperature drops the chlorophyll inside the leaves starts to break down and […]
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Winter is a hostile season for both animals and humans but interestingly both approach the cold in different ways. Whilst humans will survive by keeping their homes insulated and wearing several layers of clothing animals take a slightly different route ? In fact scientists studies have shown that most animals fall into one of three […]
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The ever rising problem of pollution and greenhouse gases are not just generated from the exhaust of your automobile’s engine but from your house as well. Its a well known fact that more pollution is emitted from the average home compared to the average car.Â
In fact, the average home generates about 200,000 lbs or more of […]
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Lightning detection systems have discovered that lightning can travel a distance of 60 miles or more. Vertical lightning strikes can stretch a distance between 5 to 10 miles while Horizontal lightning strikes can be 60 miles or more.
The longest lightning bolts start at the beginning of a squall line and travel horizontally behind the squall line […]
Lightning sets about 10,000 forest fires every year in the United States. These fires begin when lightning strikes dry “fuel”. The dry fuel can be dry grass, shrubs, leaves, branches, and brush among others.
During the dry season, these fires will rage continuously feeding on everything in sight. This high volume of destruction causes approximately […]