Freak smog claims five lives in Ghaziabad Nov 8, 2009
Smog is common during winter but Saturdays conditions were particularly bad because of the interplay of several weather phenomena. The approaching western disturbance meant there was moisture in the air. (India Times, India)
Venezuela rations water Nov 4, 2009
The government says that weather phenomena are behind the drought, while critics of Chavez say that years of lack of infrastructure investment and planning left the country flat-footed when it came to offsetting the drought. conditions have reduced reservoir volume to critical levels, officials say. (CNN)
Drought sees Venezuela ration water Nov 3, 2009
The government says that weather phenomena are behind the drought, while critics of Chavez say that years of lack of infrastructure investment and planning left the country flat-footed when it came to offsetting the drought. Drought conditions have reduced reservoir volume to critical levels, officials say. (CNN -- International)
Sugar beet crop a disaster Oct 23, 2009
Chad wrote on Oct 22, 2009 11:00 AM:" You have completely misunderstood the term "global warming". It does indeed mean that the global temperature is increasingly slightly but those slight increases cause significant change to the climate. Scientists have repeatedly explained that it doesn't necessarily mean that it is going to all of a sudden be markedly hotter anywhere. But it will lead to greater extremes in temperature both hot and cold (evidenced by the cold snap), more violent weather... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Rick Prompts Storm Warning in Mexico Oct 21, 2009
The Houston area saw a weather phenomena that was called "Training" a few years ago during hurricane Rosa. The result paralyzed the city. (CBS News)
Reedsport will get a weather station of its own Sep 9, 2009
Instead of printed information on the walls, Novak explained, the room will have an interactive touch-screen exhibit and real-time, as well as recorded, photographs of weather phenomena. The idea began when Cecilia A. Barringer left a bequest to the Umpqua Discovery Center in her will. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Night Time at the State Museum Aug 25, 2009
In addition, the "Powers of Nature" exhibit will host meteorologist Brooks Garner of WIS News 10, who will greet participants and explain weather phenomena in the exhibit following the movie. Recommended for ages 3 and up, admission to the event is $15 per person for the general public and $10 for museum members. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Woman captures video of weather oddity rarely seen in Alaska Aug 6, 2009
They're often confused with other weather phenomena, said Hardin, who confirmed what Ivanoff saw was indeed a waterspout. Ivanoff had just enough juice to get a close-up, she said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stay Safe During Tornado Season Jul 21, 2009
Tornados are fast-moving and dangerous weather phenomena. By remaining aware of weather conditions and acting quickly during a weather emergency, individuals increase the chance of safely enduring a tornado outbreak. (Suite101.com)
Danas view: Oxymoron Jul 17, 2009
And both of these weather phenomena are for the same reason. The weather takes its cue from the surrounding ocean: if it is cold we are cold; if the ocean is warm (sort of), we are warm. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Are American Hospitals Behind the Disaster Curve? Jul 3, 2009
-bio terrorist attack, weather phenomena, or other man-made catastrophe. Pre-planning is the key to recovery. (Human Events Online)
viaRadio Announces HEARO Network Participants Jul 2, 2009
Systems in operation provide warning and post-event information for weather phenomena including tornado, hurricane, fire, and volcanic activity. Founded in 2005, , along with its parent Germany-based 2wcom, are worldwide leaders in RDS/RBDS equipment and data systems. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Why is weather so hard to forecast? Jul 2, 2009
Or is it perhaps a local microclimate weather phenomena caused by, perhaps the steam from the plywood factory. Or the hot air from the seat of county government. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Wednesday weather song: 'Cyclone' Jun 24, 2009
The song features the electric voice of T-Pain (via the autotune effect), an energetic beat, as well as quite a few references to some of the most fascinating and deadly weather phenomena on the planet ... While many people think there is a difference between cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons, in reality they are all similar tropical weather phenomena the names vary only by geographic region. (USA Today -- Weather)
East wonders: Who'll stop the rain? Jun 19, 2009
El Ninos are periodic weather phenomena that develop in the Pacific. It looks as if one is developing, but it's not under way yet. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Reading between the lines of the June WASDE report Jun 17, 2009
If summer weather phenomena lowers national average yield even more, as some now predict, the corn supply/demand fundamentals will become very tight for this marketing year; and next, unless corn acreage expands dramatically next spring. Everyone in the grain trade expected this report to be bullish for soybeans. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
New Radar Improves Defense Of Earth's Technologies Against Threat Of Space Weather Jun 5, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 4, 2009) University of Leicester researchers have taken a step forward in helping to create a defence for earth s technologies from the constant threat of space weather. They have implemented a double pulse radar-operating mode on two radars, which form part of a global network of ground based coherent scatter radars called SuperDARN (Super Dual Auroral Radar Network). (Science Daily)
Plane Crash Cause Jun 2, 2009
Complete loss of redundant power systems is not considered an option for normal flight conditions, even with severe turbulence or weather phenomena. Lightning strikes can have disabling affects on sensitive circuits and computers, but on an aircraft, a fail-safe back-up computer that is not sensitive to lightning is supposed to take over critical flight system operations upon main system failure. (CBS News)
How Dangerous Is Lightning to a Jetliner? Jun 2, 2009
That would be a rare incident, though there are several other weather phenomena that pilots must be wary of. Following are some of these hazards, with an idea of just how much risk they hold for millions of flights around the globe each year. (Fox News)
Letter: Weather cleanses environment May 9, 2009
Frightening storms can spark emotional response, and there is also evidence that strong emotions have provoked a particular weather phenomena. Extreme weather events have an unerring way of shaking down the walls of our worldview and hence our perceived security. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Air Force Academy Space Fleet Continues to Grow Apr 15, 2009
" Meanwhile, work is underway to complete FalconSAT-5, and operations continue with FalconSAT-3. But that leaves out FalconSAT-4. When the plans for FalconSAT-4 were racked and stacked with other space projects for funding, it turned out that funds would not be available until three to four years later, which would have put the Academy's satellite program on hold for that same span of time. So plans for FalconSAT-4 were scrubbed, and new scientific experiments were added to the payload to create... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Standing watch over a crowded space Apr 10, 2009
Many space weather phenomena relate to the activity of the Sun Solar storms may occur a few times a week or a few times a day Caused by bubbles of plasma erupting from Sun's atmosphere Bubbles pack a punch equivalent to about 100 hurricanes Also known as coronal mass ejections, or CMEs Affect functioning of technology in space and on the ground Solar activity monitored by Stereo and Soho satellites. "If you want to get as many people as possible to provide data, you want to give them a warm... (BBC News -- Science)
Meteorology hall reveals power of nature Mar 25, 2009
Visitors came here to learn about popular ken of sciences, weather phenomena, catastrophic accidents, and others in close relevance to meteorology, as well as interact with meteorology-related activities. (Xinhua/Li Zhong). (People's Daily Online, China)
Why Some People Don’t Heed Tornado And Other Severe Weather Warnings Mar 12, 2009
Use of societal impact studies is useful for weather phenomena other than tornadoes. In September 2008 dozens of people died when Hurricane Ike struck Galveston, Texas, even after the weather forecast office in Houston issued a dire warning to residents to heed evacuation orders. (Science Daily)
High-speed video captures the nuts and bolts of lightning Feb 23, 2009
Lightning is one of the USA's deadliest weather phenomena. In a typical year it kills more than 60 people, according to the National Weather Service. (USA Today -- Tech)
Image Submission FAQ Feb 8, 2009
Images depicting people, observatories, equipment, or weather phenomena will not be considered unless they are submitted as part of a proposal for an article to which they are relevant. This applies to paintings, drawings, and other artwork too. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
