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Mystery of Earth’s Hemispheres Solved
Scientists have finally solved the mystery of why the northern and southern hemispheres of the Earth appear equally bright despite the significant differences in their
Record Cold Confirmed After 29 Years
A new official record for the coldest temperature on the Northern Hemisphere has been confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) after 29 years. The
700 km Lightning Strike
In a split second, lightning can surge through the air with currents of up to 100,000 amperes, heating the air to temperatures of up to
709 km Record-Breaking Speed Recorded
Two record-breaking lightning strikes over Brazil and Argentina have been recorded by modern weather satellites with improved sensor capabilities. Lightning strikes are fascinating objects in
AI Enables Accurate Lightning Alerts
A new artificial intelligence (AI) can predict lightning strikes up to 30 minutes in advance using weather data. This allows for lightning warnings in regions
Cheaper Insurance for Solid Homes
Quality pays off, not only in terms of potential building damages, which are usually lower in solid constructions than in lightweight buildings, but also in
Strange Blob Returns to Alaska
A giant warm water blob is once again spreading across the North Pacific, causing concern among experts about potential mass die-offs and extreme weather. According
Rare Cloud Formation Photographed
A rare weather phenomenon left residents of a small Australian town in awe last month. A large, circular hole appeared in the cloud cover, creating
Record Temperatures Create New Weather Map Color
Australia is currently experiencing the worst heatwave in centuries, with temperatures reaching record highs of up to 52 degrees Celsius. As a result, the national
