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Can We Predict Weather on Mars as We Do on Earth?

Can We Predict Weather on Mars as We Do on Earth?

May 11, 2021

By Dr. J. Cory Demko A very thrilling, nervous, and euphoric moment occurred back on February 18th with the touchdown...

13 April Fool’s Jokes for the Atmospheric, Space, and Weather Crowd

April 27, 2021

April Fool’s jokes have been around since the 16th century, even though the origins of the practice are disputed. Whatever...

A Day in the Life of Stratocumulus

A Day in the Life of Stratocumulus

April 9, 2021

By Ted Best Perhaps one of the most important yet unappealing cloud types is stratocumulus. Although they create overcast skies...

Making WAVES: Women Meteorologists in World War II

Making WAVES: Women Meteorologists in World War II

March 9, 2021

By J.M. Lewis Out of the nearly 6000 U.S. military officers who were trained to be weather forecasters during World...

How to Get Started as an Amateur Weather Observer: Educational Websites

How to Get Started as an Amateur Weather Observer: Educational Websites

February 11, 2021

By Ben May, Board Director of the National Weather Association Foundation “There is no such thing as bad weather, only...

Battle of the Ice: Sweden’s Meteorological Defeat of Denmark in 1658

Battle of the Ice: Sweden’s Meteorological Defeat of Denmark in 1658

January 27, 2021

By J . Neumann Scandinavian history is one rich with battles, raids, and trade; all of which were impacted by...

Weather and Death on Mount Everest

Weather and Death on Mount Everest

January 15, 2021

By G.W.K. Moore and John L. Semple With a height of 8,848 m, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in...

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