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Perspectives
Mysterious Auroras: The Complicated Awe-Inspiring Northern Lights
By Lourdes B. Avilés, Ph.D. Aurora, 10 May – Zenith View by Lourdes B. Avilés, Ph.D. Experiencing the aurora borealis...
Science Spotlights
The U.S. Just Experienced Its Warmest Meteorological Fall on Record
By Amber Liggett Think back to your childhood memories playing outside in the fall. What were you wearing? Pants and...
Across AMS
Announcing Our 2024 Photo Contest Winners
Talented photographers from all over the world submitted photos to our panel of judges. Thank you to all the AMS...
Perspectives
So, You Want to Start a Weather Company
By William B. Gail The weather industry is a particularly good place to start a company. The needs for new...
Perspectives
What Can You Say in an Elevator About Climate Change?
By Bob Henson I’ve long been struck by how awkward it is to work the topic of climate change into...
People
Lucky Sight (or how the Universe let me see my optical effect holy grail for a few seconds)
By Lourdes B. Avilés, Ph.D. Since my interest in atmospheric optics went from the mundane noticing of beautiful rainbows or...
Across AMS
Striking Sunset
By Liz Kemp “Striking Sunset” by 2023 Weather Band Photo Contest Finalist Liz Kemp I have been chasing storms during...
Across AMS
Sprites, Splashes, and Storms: Photography Tips from our 2023 Photo Contest Winners
The Weather Band Photo Contest attracts amazing photo submissions from all over the world. Earlier this year, we were lucky...
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Lightning Safety: Lightning Prediction System
By Chris Vagasky The last full week of June is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week in the United States. Recent...
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Lightning over Bangkok
By Vasily Iakovlev Usually I travel with my camera, but as a rule I use it only when nature or...
