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Gustnadoes: The Science Behind These Brief Storm Vortices

Gustnadoes: The Science Behind These Brief Storm Vortices During a severe thunderstorm, the sky often produces dramatic wind events that can be easily mistaken for tornadoes. One such phe...

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Updrafts and Downdrafts: The Mechanics of Vertical Air Currents

Updrafts and Downdrafts: The Mechanics of Vertical Air Currents In the study of meteorology, the atmosphere is rarely static. While we often think of wind as a horizontal movement of air,...

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