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Other Topics - The Blazing Speed Of Our Blue Ball

How fast does the earth revolve around the sun?

Other Topics - Faster Than You Might Think

How fast are we moving as the Earth rotates?

Winter - The Poles Of Our Planet

Which is colder the North or the South Pole?

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - Lines In The sky

What are the clouds formed by flying planes?

Other Topics - Wind Quantification

How is wind speed measured?

Frostbite Tips

Frostbite Tips

Frostbite is a real concern and can happen with little or no warning. To prevent frostbite and hypothermia it is important to dress warmly in layers.

Winter - First Flake To The Last

Winter - First Flake To The Last

Anyone living in West Michigan knows that winter can be very long and snowy, but just how much time do we spend looking at the

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - The Brilliance Of Blue

What makes the sky blue? Blue skies are a thing of wonder. Many wonder what makes the sky blue . . . but wonder

The Sun And The Sneeze

Why does glancing at the sun trigger a sneeze? Sneezing is something that we've all done at one time or another and for some people simple

Tropical Storms - Simultaneous Storms

How many hurricanes have occurred in the Atlantic at one time? Hurricanes travel across the Atlantic Ocean every summer and into the fall. 1998 was

Tropical Storms - The Tropical Recipe

Tropical Storms - The Tropical Recipe

Why do hurricanes happen in the fall? I think that creating a hurricane is a lot like creating a cinnamon rollY you need to have all

Tropical Storms - Atmospheric Electricity and Tropical Cyclones

Why is there no lightning in a hurricane? We typically think of hurricanes as monster wind and rain machines but not creators of lightning. Typical thunderstorms can

Tropical Storms - The Eye of the Storm

When did we start calling the center of a hurricane the "eye"? Here's a riddle for you, what's round with a hole in the middle?

Thunderstorms - Lightning Twists and Turns

What would cause lightning to spiral down a tree? Lightning will always seek out the path of least resistance when attempting to make contact with the

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - The Brilliance Of Blue

What makes the sky blue?

Blue skies are a thing of wonder.  Many wonder what makes the sky blue . . . but wonder no longer. 

Tornadoes - Windows Open or Windows Closed

Should you open your windows when a tornado approaches? When you hear that a tornado is headed your way anyone over the age of 20 probably

Other Topics - Suspended Water

How much water is in the air above us? Students learn about the continuous flow of water on our planet in school. Whether you can

Other Topics - Not a "Bump in the Night" but rather a "Bump in the Cloud"

Why it is bumpy when you fly an airplane in the clouds? Flying in a plane can be fun or frightening and turbulence is often

Other Weather Topics - Summer Solstice Versus Summer Heat

When does the warmest day typically occur? In the northern hemisphere the summer solstice or the astronomical beginning of the summer season occurs on or near

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - You Have To See It To Believe It

Is it possible to see the lights of Milwaukee from the West Michigan shoreline clearly? On an average, ordinary, plain old day the farthest that you

Thunderstorms - Lightning As A Fertilizer

Thunderstorms - Lightning As A Fertilizer

My current question deals with lightning, not the hazards but rather the help that it provides. Does lightning make the grass green?

Thunderstorms - Lightning Liveliness

How much energy is in a lightning bolt? Somewhere on our planet, every minute of every day, lightning flashes across the sky. We've all

Thunderstorms - Lightning And Time

How do you determine your distance from lightning using thunder? This time of the year in West Michigan, you frequently see and hear

Other Weather Topics - The Aroma Of Air

Does rain have a particular smell? When it's hot and dry and a shower is brewing over the hill you can sometimes "smell the rain" approaching.

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds -  The Sun Loving Dogs

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - The Sun Loving Dogs

What is the bright multi-colored spot near the sun? If I say the word sundog, mans best friend basking in the sunlight is probably the image

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