Category: Weather

It’s not hard to see why this type of wind gets its name from the German term for “hair dryer” … source

NOAA welcomes the year 2014 with an instagram of the best photos of 2013 source

A flash flood in a coastal Chinese city left dozens of cars perilously close to the edge of a waterfall. No further information has been released on injuries or casualties. … Read More

Flooding can happen in a flash. Don’t be caught off guard. If you have a smartphone, chances are it has a built-in feature to automatically receive and display Wireless Emergency … Read More

Saltmarsh sparrows are among the first breeding bird species that could be a casualty of sea level rise. source

The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a new area for possible tropical development off the coast of Africa as hurricane season shows no sign of slowing down. In an eerie … Read More

[This is an un-narrated video set to background music.] On Earth Day 2014 (April 22) the U.S. Postal Service officially unveiled a new Forever® international-rate stamp inspired by a simulation … Read More

It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s… source

2014 Edition: 21 minutes. Science-minded students and active duty service members who seek adventure and travel have opportunities to serve their country in exciting, flexible and diverse careers, commanding and … Read More

No, it’s not an upcoming Star Wars movie; It’s the latest discovery from the famed James Webb Space Telescope. Rogue worlds have been spotted within a mysterious nebula in our … Read More