weather
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Tropical Storms Leave Behind Lots of Nasty Germs, Study Finds
The aftermath of a tropical storm can bring along some nasty waterborne germs, a recent study from Columbia University researchers found. The study shows that tropical cyclones in the U.S. over the past two decades have been linked to an increase in several infectious diseases afterward, including Legionnaires’ disease and toxic strains of E. coli…
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Nine Weather Apps That Will Make You Forget Apple Killed Dark Sky
If you were among those who had problems with their Apple weather app last month, you’re not alone. Keeping an eye on the forecast for practical reasons (what to wear, outdoor plans) is important. And knowing the forecast is especially critical when wild weather hits, whether it’s dealing with flooding, hurricanes, or just a good…
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Nearly 400,000 Without Power Across the U.S. as Storms Pummel Both Coasts
Nearly 400,000 people in the U.S. were still without power across the country Wednesday morning as wild winter weather pummelled both coasts.
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Your Shower Thoughts, Answered: Where Does Wind Actually Come From?
The short answer is wind happens because the Sun heats some parts of the planet more than others, and this uneven heating starts a wind going. That means wind energy is really a kind of solar energy! All winds are made the same way Wind systems on Earth vary from the global-scale trade winds and…