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What is this rainbow that formed without any rain?
What is this rainbow that formed without any rain?
This photo is taken of a sundog. In scientific terms, it's called a parhelion. They form in pairs, at roughly 22 degrees on both sides of the sun at the same elevation. They are caused by the refractionMore >>
Why does heat rise?
Why does heat rise?
When air warms up, its molecules get further apart. So imagine two boxes, the same size. One filled with warm air and the other filled with cold air. The one with the warm air (heat) in it will haveMore >>

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What are straight-line winds?
What are straight-line winds?
This is a great question because we hear the term very often during severe weather season. Strong thunderstorms frequently have strong downdrafts associated with them. A downdraft is basically a columnMore >>
What is "Tornado Alley" and is Ohio a part of it?
What is "Tornado Alley" and is Ohio a part of it?
"Tornado Alley", as it is called, covers a large portion of the central United States. Ohio is on the far eastern edge of this imaginary bounded area, which includes real estate from the western plainMore >>

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