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[ Atmosphere ] [ Clouds and Rain ] [ History and Weather ] [ Lightning ]
[ The Science of Weather ] [ Storms ] [ Temperature ]

 

Atmosphere

What is Atmosphere?
Like a blanket that circles the Earth, the atmosphere is essential for life as we know it.

Why is the Sky Blue?
Everyone loves a clear blue sky. But why isn't it purple, red, or green?

Wind Makes Weather
From a spring breeze to a whirling tornado, wind is just hot and cold air in motion.

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Clouds and Rain

Dry Times—It's a Drought
In the desert, life and death exist in a delicate balance.

Meet Clouds by Name
Puffy clouds, feathery clouds, dark heavy rain clouds. What's the difference?

Smoggy Skies, Soggy Skies
Looking forward to a weekend of fun in the sun? Don't count on it!

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History and Weather

Crosslink: Weather and History
Christopher Columbus sailed to America in the peak of hurricane season. Why didn't he encounter a single storm?

Fear and Lightning
Ancient people thought that lightning was hurled by angry gods.

Weather Detectives at Devil's Hole
How much rain fell in Nevada a half-million years ago? And why is it important today?

World on a Computer
How has Earth's weather changed over a hundred thousand years? The answer's just a click away.

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Lightning

Bolts from the Sky
What causes those lightning flashes, and the thunder that booms behind them?

Fear and Lightning
Ancient people thought that lightning was hurled by angry gods.

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The Science of Weather

Chasing a Storm
Just like the storm chasers in Twister, these ASU students hunt down rough weather.

Meteorology and Climatology are not the Same
So what are they, anyway?

Weather Detectives at Devil's Hole
How much rain fell in Nevada a half-million years ago? And why is it important today?

World on a Computer
How has Earth's weather changed over a hundred thousand years? The answer's just a click away.

The Wright Stuff: How Much Does the Sky Weigh?
Air is pressing down on you all the time. You can measure its weight using a barometer.

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Storms

Chasing a Storm
Just like the storm chasers in Twister, these ASU students hunt down rough weather.

Crosslink: Weather and History
Christopher Columbus sailed to America in the peak of hurricane season. Why didn't he encounter a single storm?

More Storms
Monsoons, tornadoes, microbursts and dust devils—what are they and how do they happen?

A Recipe for Storms
Combine water with heat, stir it up, and see what you get!

Wind Makes Weather
From a spring breeze to a whirling tornado, wind is just hot and cold air in motion.

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Temperature

An Island in the Sun
Is Phoenix a desert or an island? That depends on how you look at it.

World on a Computer
How has Earth's weather changed over a hundred thousand years? The answer's just a click away.

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