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These are the most violent storms on Earth. Can we forecast them even better?
Weather and its effects can range from measuring temperatures to temperaments!
And what causes snow, hail, and ice rain?
Ask SciJinks a question. See our answers to questions others have asked.
To an aircraft, a volcanic ash cloud is like a sky full of broken glass.
The answer may surprise you, since Earth is farthest from the Sun in July.
And what does Stonehenge have to do with it?
What does Category 5 mean? And do not forget to play Whirlwind Disaster!
Did you know Earth is on its third atmosphere? We wouldn't have liked the first two at all!
After all, it is only air. What keeps it here?
This may sound like an easy question--but it's not.
What is space weather, and why should we care?
If you think we have bad weather here, check out these other places in the solar system!
Why are they so predictable? And sometimes so weird?
Why do tide cycles take 24 hours and 50 minutes? What is a neap tide? And other curiosities.
It is easy to understand and fun to think about in this little book.
And how do orbits work anyway?
Facts you learn in a science book? Or a wonderful way of looking at the world?
There are certain steps to follow, but science doesn't always follow them!
Where shall I begin? How will I pick a topic.