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Does the U.S. have a new weather satellite?
Yes! The U.S. launched a new weather satellite on Thursday March 1st. This is the second in a series of four next-generation weather satellites now in orbit 22,300 miles above the Earth. It will reach its final orbit location in … Continue reading
Is severe weather season about to begin?
As the threat of winter snows recedes across the country, it is replaced by the threat of severe weather (i.e., thunderstorms with hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.) The severe weather season, though broadly spanning March through August across the United … Continue reading
What is an ice fog?
Each year about 700 fatalities occur in the United States as a result of traffic accidents during fog. A combination of high speed and low visibility is often to blame. A small patch of fog contributed to a fatal multi-car … Continue reading
Does weather impact beer making?
Weather impacts all crops, as all plants prefer certain climatic regimes.
Fermented grain is an important ingredient in beer brewing. It defines the alcohol content.
Hops are just as critical, as the flower buds of hop plants add unique flavors, aroma and bitterness to the beer. Continue reading
Is there snow and ice on other planets?
Like Earth, the north and south poles of Mars have ice caps that grow and shrink with Mars’ seasons.
Mars’ ice caps are made mainly of water ice, although Mars is cold enough to also have frozen carbon dioxide, or dry ice. Continue reading
