Moore, Oklahoma Tornado: Understanding the Wind and Storms

NASA recorded this image of the Oklahoma superstorms from space. Image by NASA

Why does Oklahoma have so many tornadoes? The term ‘Tornado Alley’ isn’t just a joke, the area really is prone to twisters, due to a number of factors.

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Drought and Wind Fueling the 2013 California Wildfires

A satellite photo shows the extent of the Summit Fire. Photo: NASA / CC by 2.0

The 2013 California wildfire season is off to a challenging start, with the Summit, Panther, and Camarillo Springs Fire burning thousands of acres.

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Winter Storms Explained: Atmospheric Energy At Work

Will Winter Storm Zeus bring as much snow as this storm in March 2013? Image courtesy of NASA

Winter Storm Zeus and the rest of this year’s unusually severe storm season: The result of very cold and warm air colliding over the United States.

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The Rainiest Places in the World: Exploring Global Precipitation

Miami: the rainiest big 
city in the United States is in the 'Sunshine State.' Image credit: jmalpag.

What are the rainiest places in the world? Join us as we journey to India, Miami, Canada, and more to explore global precipitation.

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Rocky Roads: Second Blizzard Hits the Midwest

Winter storm Rocky hits the Midwest with snow and blizzard-like conditions. Image by libyphoto

Winter Storm Rocky, named by the Weather Channel, is hitting the Midwest with blizzard-like conditions. Will the extra snow be beneficial to the area?

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