OurAmazingPlanet.com

MY MOST RECENT CONTENT

Underground river discovered beneath the Amazon

Wed, Aug 31 2011 at 12:42 PM

Subterranean river is nearly as long as the Amazon River, and is twice as broad.

Wed, Aug 31 2011 at 9:55 AM

While names associated with Category 5 storms are typically the ones to be retired, social and economic impacts can also be factored into the decision.

Was Irene a stronger hurricane than Katrina?

Mon, Aug 29 2011 at 12:13 PM

Hurricane Irene was bigger than Hurricane Katrina, but not stronger.

Astronauts shoot video of Hurricane Irene from space, call it 'big, scary storm'

Fri, Aug 26 2011 at 9:01 AM

On board the International Space Station, astronauts observed the structure of the massive hurricane becoming increasingly uniform and stronger.

Hurricane Irene: How New York City deals with hurricanes

Thu, Aug 25 2011 at 9:20 AM

Now is the time to for New York City to prepare, officials say. Find out what to do if you live in an evacuation zone.

Did a 'gustnado' topple the stage at the Indiana State Fair?

Tue, Aug 16 2011 at 3:45 PM

The National Weather Service doesn't believe that a gustnado caused the disaster, but other meteorologists aren't so sure.

The science behind freak rogue waves

Wed, Aug 10 2011 at 11:57 AM

Huge freak waves that form seemingly at random and without cause out in the open ocean could be influenced by wind patterns and atmospheric pressure.

New study shows Montana and Peru share weather patterns

Tue, Aug 09 2011 at 11:22 AM

El Niño plays a large part in the climate systems of both areas, influencing temperatures and rainfall.

How to detect an earthquake from the comfort of your home

Thu, Aug 04 2011 at 12:53 PM

Seismologists place accelerometers around cities and encourage regular citizens to plug the device into their home computer to monitor seismic activity.

All 50 states saw record high temperatures in July

Mon, Aug 01 2011 at 4:33 PM

Even Alaska hit 97 degrees last month.

Commenting (0)

What's on your mind? Don't be shy! Let people know what you are thinking.

MNN - Mother Nature Network

MY MOST RECENT CONTENT

OurAmazingPlanet.com

FEATURED CAUSE

ouramazingplanet'S PLEDGES