Hurricane Isaac quickly became a tropical storm once it hit land. That didn't stop it from causing significant damage. About one million people live outside the levee system that protects Louisiana …
Wind Map – What is Hurricane Isaac Doing to Our Weather?
If you're curious what Hurricane Isaac is doing to the wind patterns in the U.S., here's a wind map. One of the most common questions to meteorologists during hurricane season is whether a hurricane …
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Create a Rainwater Harvesting System for Your Yard
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average single-family, suburban household uses 260 gallons of water a day, and at least 30% of that water is used for irrigation. At that …
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2012 – The Sixth Most Severe Drought in United States History
The current drought is the sixth most severe drought in the United States. The drought is affecting vegetation, including crops. The map above shows “vegetation anomaly” for Jun 25-Jul 10, 2012, …
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Fast Track Drought Designations
1016 counties in twenty-six states have been designated as disaster areas under the USDA's new drought fast-track. The current drought is severely affecting agriculture throughout the United …
Using Stalactites as Rain Gauges
According to a paper in Physical Review Letters this month, scientists may be able to determine historical precipitation rates by using the rings that form on stalactites. Stalactites form when water …