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Weather - when lightning strikes

Weather - When Lightning Strikes

Did you know your chances of being struck by lightning in the US are 1 in 600,000? But your chances of being struck in Florida are higher because the state is the lightning capital of the US.

Dust storm on the loose

Dust Storm on the Loose

Dust storms aren't just something the Tasmanian Devil leaves behind. In fact they are larger and more serious than most people think. They block people's vision and cause major accidents.

When it rains, it pours

When It Rains, It Pours

Extreme climates 1: driest place

Extreme Climates 1: Driest Place

Welcome to the driest place on earth. The Atacama Desert receives rain every 100 years, if at all. In fact, the only town in the desert hasn't seen rain yet. How do the locals survive?

Extreme climates 2: wettest place

Extreme Climates 2: Wettest Place

If the lost city of Atlantis was found it would be considered the wettest place on earth. Right now it's Cherrapunji, India. Despite being the wettest, there's still a demand for water there.

Why wind blows

Why Wind Blows

What do you know about wind? Other than it's something you pass when you eat beans? Find out where the ancient Greeks thought wind came from and what Earth drags that causes wind.

All about snowflakes

All About Snowflakes

Snow isn't that mysterious. It's white and cold, right? But do you even know what snowflakes are made out of? Find out here.

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