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Video Reveals 'Sprite' Lightning Secrets
By Dave Mosher last updated
Ultra-fast, ultra-bright sprites caught forming in the act.

Rare 'triple-dip' La Niña could bring another year of intense hurricanes and drought to the US
By Joanna Thompson published
The cooler climate pattern is predicted to persist for the third winter in a row, bringing an increased risk of powerful hurricanes to the eastern U.S. and flooding to Australia.

Expect another above-average hurricane season in 2022, NOAA predicts
By Harry Baker published
NOAA has announced that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be more active than average for the seventh year in a row.

Earth tells us to 'GO' in weird cloud message seen from space
By Tariq Malik published
A surprising new photo from the GOES East satellite has revealed what appears to be the word "Go" written in the clouds as seen from space.

What's the longest lightning bolt ever recorded?
By Emma Bryce published
Lightning is one of the greatest natural forces on our planet. New mapping tools are revealing just how big it is.

Acid rain: Causes, effects and solutions
By Alina Bradford, Ben Biggs published
reference Acid rain is any form of precipitation that contains acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid. It affects nearly everything: plants, soil, trees, buildings and even statues.

Record-breaking winds blast Europe in the worst storm in decades
By Ben Turner published
Although the storm is severe, scientists caution against linking it with climate change.
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