What are Sandstorms? A sandstorm, dust storm, or haboob is mostly used when talking about a desert storm. When a huge gust front or strong wind comes through, it picks up the loose sand and distributes it elsewhere, this is called saltation and suspension. Differences The difference between the sandstorm, dust storm and haboob must Read More
Take us to light speed! A heavy snowstorm or a blizzard? Have you ever driven down the highway during a snowstorm and you can’t even see the front of your car? The feeling of light speed as you see the snow come towards the lights on your car. What is a blizzard? Is there a Read More
What is Storm Chasing? Storm chasing is a term that is defined as someone who is chasing storms or different weather conditions with some motive. It can also be done out of curiosity, for adventure or for some kind of scientific investigation. The person who does storm chasing is known as the storm chaser. However, there is a Read More
HAIL! How is it Formed Ice pellets falling from the sky. Known as hail. How does this happen? Why are they small sometimes and other times large and damaging? As moisture gathers into the air from lakes, rivers, etc., they form cumulus clouds. They start to condense as they gather more and more moisture. As Read More
Hurricanes. How powerful are they? How does a hurricane work? What do you do in a Hurricane and after? Tropical places are hot and sunny in the summer. The skies darken and storms sweep in from the sea, bringing fierce winds and lashing rain in the fall. Depending on where you live, these storms are called Tropical storm, tropical cyclones, typhoons or hurricanes.