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    • Remote Sensing Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
      The collection of meteorological data, done from a non-local point.
    • Perfect Summer Weather Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
      An atmospheric recipe for fair, sunny days.
    • 1993 Storm of the Century Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
      A profile of the most devastating winter storm in U.S. history since the Great Blizzard of 1888. Storm origin, track, and record-setting conditions are discussed.
    • Taking Earth's Temperature: A Snapshot of Our Changing Climate Created: Friday, April 06, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • How To Speak "Forecasting" Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
      Weather forecasts are meant to inform the public, but they’re not always communicated in a straightforward manner. Make sure you know what your forecast is telling you.
    • Cirrus Cloud Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
      A high-level, feathery cloud comprised of ice crystals.
    • Measurable Precipitation Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
      Precipitation having a water content of at least 0.01 inch (0.25 mm).
    • Tsunami Safety Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      An at-a-glance guide to tsunamis. Learn how to recognize the signs, interpret watches/warnings, and swiftly seek shelter wherever you may be.
    • Thunderstorm & Lightning Safety Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      An at-a-glance guide to thunderstorms. Learn how to recognize storm signs, interpret watches/warnings, and swiftly seek shelter wherever you may be.
    • Winter Weather Safety Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      An at-a-glance guide to winter weather. Learn the various types of precipitation, how to interpret watches/warnings, and how to swiftly seek shelter wherever you may be.
    • Hurricane Safety Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      An at-a-glance guide to hurricanes and tropical storms. Learn how to recognize storm signs, interpret watches/warnings, and swiftly seek shelter wherever you may be.
    • Tornado Safety Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      An at-a-glance guide to tornadoes. Learn how to recognize the signs, interpret watches/warnings, and swiftly seek shelter wherever you may be.
    • Flood safety Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      An at-a-glance guide to floods. Learn how to recognize the signs, interpret watches/warnings, and swiftly seek shelter wherever you may be.
    • Heat Safety Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      An at-a-glance guide to extreme heat. Learn the hazards of heat, how to interpret watches/warnings, and how to
    • Earth's Seasons Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      Explore the science behind winter, spring, summer, and fall.
    • What is the Arctic Oscillation? Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
      Learn how atmospheric conditions over the Arctic can affect winter weather around the globe!
    • Severe Thunderstorm Created: Friday, April 20, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012
      A thunderstorm with enhanced threat of wind damage, hail, and tornadoes.
    • Condensation Funnel Created: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012
      The visible cloud inside of a tornado's invisible column of rotating air.
    • Are You Weather Ready? Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
      Follow these safety tips for 7 severe weather situations.
    • Blizzard Created: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
      A severe snowstorm having winds, blowing snow, and reduced visibility.
    • Northeast Snowfall Index Scale (NESIS) Created: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
      A climatological tool for assessing snowstorms.
    • What is the Difference Between Weather and Climate? Created: Thursday, June 29, 2006 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
      The difference between weather and climate is easy to describe. Find out the difference between weather versus climate in this essay.
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..
    • Taking Earth's Temperature Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
      While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe e..

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