Eliminating Drought

Drought has cost the United States about *“151 billion dollars” in the last 26 years. It is a quiet destroyer of crops and a blazing destroyer of forest. We have surrendered to the idea that nothing can be done to eliminate drought. It is time to change that idea. With the technology we have now, it is conceivable to modify the weather to minimize the impact of droughts.

Necessary Information About Okanagan And Other Chain Of Mountains

Okanagan is a chain of mountains that travels through valleys and approximately 3 additional ranges of mountains. During the Summertime this is the perfect place to enjoy some camping, and when wintertime hits, you will have great skiing weather and conditions. There are little resorts that are dispersed throughout the expanse. The clime there makes for great skiing through great slopes and trails.

What Are The Different Kinds Of Weather Fronts?

Weather fronts are where two air streams meet. These air steams have different temperatures and humidity.

What Makes A Hurricane?

A hurricane is a severe tropical storm that forms in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E.

Know Your Clouds!

Cumulus, cirrus and stratus are the three main cloud types that we will all see at one time or another, but there are many more different types of clouds.

Tornado Alley

Tornado Alley, situated across the heart of the United States of America, is hit by Tornadoes every year.

Kindness and Community-Beating the Snow

This week snow hit the UK and it was amazing to see how those little flakes of ice, caused so much trouble. Within hours the schools were shut and parents couldn’t go to work as there was no one to look after their kids. The roads become like ice rinks and travel became difficult.

Winter Weather Preparations - It's Never Too Late

When done in advance, preparations for the hazards that may accompany inclement weather could save lives. Knowing in advance what to expect if an emergency strikes helps people make informed rational decisions.

How to Build Your Own 72 Hour Kit

Before you start assembling the items for your 72 Hour Kit, define what survive means to you. If you come out alive, regardless of missing a limb due to frostbite, is one end of the spectrum while a spare Winnebago might be the other end. I generally fall in the middle - I don't mind suffering a bit but would rather keep my digits.

Earthquakes in Wellington

Wellington, capital of New Zealand and home for almost all of my years, is famous for being one of the most windy cities in the world, and also one of the most earthquake prone, situated on the very juncture between the restless Pacific and Australian tectonic plates

The World's Deadliest Storms

The Okeechobee Hurricane or Hurricane San Felipe Segundo was a deadly hurricane that struck the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Florida in September 1928. It was the first recorded hurricane to reach Category 5 status and as of 2006, it remains the only recorded hurricane to strike Puerto Rico at Category 5 strength.

Preparing For a Cyclone

A Cyclone Watch is issued when gale force or stronger winds may affect the area with-in the next 24-48 hours.

Atomic Clocks and Weather

An atomic clock is the most accurate type of timepiece in the world; it measures time according to vibrations within atoms. Some of the atomic clocks display weather conditions like temperature and humidity in addition to showing the accurate time. Atomic clocks with alarm capabilities and temperature and calendar displays are of great utility value while traveling.