storms
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Meteorologists Describe ‘Gargantuan Hail’ From Epic Storm In Argentina
Two years ago, a severe storm in Argentina produced hailstones reaching 23 centimetre wide, prompting meteorologists to propose an entirely new term: “gargantuan hail.” Scientists don’t fully understand how such enormous balls of ice can take shape, but the 2018 storm is providing some tantalising new clues.
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Hurricanes And Climate Change Might Make Spiders More Aggressive
Hurricanes could make spider colonies more aggressive over time, according to a new paper. Let’s add “avoiding extra-evil spider colonies” to our list of reasons to fight climate change, please and thanks.
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Gaze Into The Giant Storm Swirling Over The Pacific Ocean
Forget Bad Winter, a season of Boring Winter is upon the Northern Hemisphere.
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Monster 24-Metre Wave Recorded In The Southern Ocean
At 23.8m tall, and churned by a fierce storm, it’s the largest wave ever recorded in the southern hemisphere, New Zealand scientists report.