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Why does snow melt around the bases of trees?
To melt snow, there must be a net gain of energy by the snow. This energy gain can either melt the snow or sublimate the snow, causing it to go from the frozen water phase directly to a gas in … Continue reading
What else can we say about the past winter?
What else can we say about the past winter? As our remarkable winter winds down, (though it will remain cold through the end of March, according to most recent forecasts), a few of its additional characteristics are worthy of mention. … Continue reading
What is the Coldest Time of the Year?
The Earth revolves around the sun in a giant ellipse, and so is not always at the same distance from the Sun throughout the year.
Contrary to what you might expect, the Earth is closer to the Sun during our winter season . . . Continue reading
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