weather hazards
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California’s in for Summer Water Shortages After Officials Find Just 2.5 Inches of Snowpack
The snowpack in California is dangerously low after one of the driest winters in 128 years.
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Record-Breaking 17.68 m Rogue Wave Detected Off Vancouver Island
A 17.68 m-tall wall of water that appeared off Vancouver Island in 2020 is among the largest rogue waves ever recorded, and it’s the very largest in terms of its proportion to surrounding waves, according to scientists.
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Rare and Beautiful Snow Blankets the Mediterranean Coast
It’s a winter wonderland in parts of the Mediterranean — a rare sight in a region of the world known for its azure seas and beautiful beaches. A major snowstorm blanketed parts of Greece and Turkey this weekend, causing havoc in an area not accustomed to winter weather.
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There Was Way Too Much Lightning in the Arctic Last Year
That the Arctic is a hot mess due to climate change is well-established at this point. But it’s always nice to have a reminder of just how out of whack things are getting, isn’t it?