At the time of this writing, news outlets are reporting of the deadly tsunami, or tidal wave, that was triggered by the collapse of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia. While a tsunami is not itself a meteorological event (and can be discussed in more detail in a later post), the National Weather Service does have two branches, the National Tsunami Warning Center and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, which are responsible for monitoring the oceans for conditions which may trigger a tsunami. Continue reading “Can volcanoes affect the weather?”
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Christmas has officially come and gone, and we hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful holiday! The only thing “missing” from mine was a white Christmas. Growing up in Alabama, I had little to no chance of seeing snow on Christmas morning…although Continue reading “Dreaming of a White Christmas”
The 2018 Winter Solstice is (almost) Here
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many might overlook the winter solstice. And in case you didn’t know, the winter solstice is Continue reading “The 2018 Winter Solstice is (almost) Here”
Record-breaking Holiday Snowstorms
Folks who have lived in the northeast United States for an extended time may remember some memorable Christmas Day snowstorms, but the most blockbuster Christmas Day storm in recent memory occurred back in 2002. Continue reading “Record-breaking Holiday Snowstorms”