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Geminid meteor shower: When and how to see one of the best meteor showers of the year

Weather News - December 13, 2018, 10:44:05 AM EST

Thursday night will feature hundreds of meteors streaking across the night sky as the Geminid shower reaches its peak.
Hurricanes and snowstorms cause students to miss too much school

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After hurricanes and the most recent snowstorm hit North Carolina, students have already missed too much school. With the worst winter stretch still ahead, districts are running out of makeup options.

Flooding rain, severe storms to aim for southeastern US, including areas buried under snow

Weather News - December 13, 2018, 10:32:52 AM EST

While the next storm on the way for the eastern United States will be warmer when compared to last weekend's storm, it may create trouble in the South in the form of flooding as rain and thunderstorms beginning late this week.
9 items to make braving snowstorms easier

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Catch the best meteor shower of the year on Dec. 13-14

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As we get closer to the end of 2018, the night sky saves its best show for last, the Geminid Meteor Shower. Catch up to 120 meteors per hour in its peak on the night of Dec. 13-14.
Rapid-fire storms with rain, snow and wind to hammer northwestern US during mid-December

Weather News - December 13, 2018, 10:18:20 AM EST

A series of storms will train across the northwestern United States and British Columbia into next week with periods of heavy rain, fog, mountain snow and gusty winds.
What are chinook winds?

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Strong winds often occur during a thunderstorm, but there are some isntances in western North America where those strong winds happen when skies clear. They are called, chinook winds.
Storm to pack a punch with rain, thunderstorms, wind and snow in south-central US

Weather News - December 13, 2018, 10:14:33 AM EST

While a storm is set to bring mostly rain and thunderstorms to much of the south-central United States into Friday, snow could fall on its tail end in some locations.
Slow-motion timelapse shows Geminid meteors over New Mexico

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The Geminid meteors passed over the skies of Akela, New Mexico, on December 14. This timelapse shows shows an hour of star trails, moving left to right, with meteor trails intersecting them.
Train collision leaves at least 9 dead, dozens injured in Turkey

Weather News - December 13, 2018, 9:09:06 AM EST

At least nine people have been killed and dozens more injured after a high-speed train crashed in Turkey's capital of Ankara on Thursday morning.
7 reasons why you should care about Arctic sea ice

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Temperatures in the Arctic are rising at twice the global rate, sparking an array of changes unlike anything seen in recorded history. One of the most striking examples is the region's sea ice, which is now declining by about 13 percent per decade, with the 12 lowest seasonal minimums all recorded in the last 12 years.
Top holiday travel tips to keep your family safe

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Mesmerizing video show beautiful frozen bubbles becoming ice in real time

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These mesmerizing images show the captivating beauty of bubbles frozen solid becoming ice in real time. Captured by Don Komarechka, 32, each photo shows the soap bubbles at different points of freezing, with beautiful filters giving them a stunning glitter.
Large-scale eruption of Italy's supervolcano could impact global climate

Weather News - December 13, 2018, 8:40:06 AM EST

The volcanic area west of Naples, Italy, is stirring with early signs of a new caldera cycle for one of the world's most menacing supervolcanoes, according to new research.
How to drive safely on black ice

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One of the biggest dangers for drivers in the winter is black ice. It's never wise to attempt driving on black ice, but here are three tips that can help you if you find yourself driving on it.
Geminid meteor shower: When, where will be the best viewing for this week’s peak in Europe?

Weather News - December 12, 2018, 9:37:27 AM EST

The peak of this year’s Geminid meteor shower is set for Thursday night; however, the weather may be a thorn in the side of those hoping to view one of the year’s best meteor showers.
Humans on the brink of reversing a 50-million year climate trend in just 2 centuries

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A study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Madison shows that humans are reversing a long-term cooling trend tracing back at least 50 million years. And it's taken just 200 years.
1st-ever coral rearing project aims to help the Great Barrier Reef recover until climate action ensures survival

Weather News - December 12, 2018, 2:13:32 PM EST

The annual coral spawning, one of nature’s most miraculous events, takes place every year around the October or November full moons and world renown scientists are using the event to help save the Great Barrier Reef.