Tag : North Carolina

Difference in hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones

You probably know what a hurricane is, but what about a typhoon? Or a cyclone? Basically, if you know what…

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Average date of the first tropical storm and hurricane

The Atlantic hurricane season often starts off relatively quiet, for reasons ranging from strong winds aloft to dry, dusty air coming…

1 year ago

Ellison Onizuka: First Asian American Astronaut

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ellison Onizuka’s may not be the first name you think of when you hear about…

1 year ago

Deadly tornado hits south Texas, damaging dozens of homes

LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas (AP) — One person was killed when his mobile home was crushed as a powerful tornado tore…

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How Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar took physics to the limit

Many people spend their entire lives dedicated to one topic of research, but Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar didn't limit himself to just one. …

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Space weather: Forecasting beyond the sky

The sky is not the limit when it comes to forecasting the weather. There’s a special branch of National Oceanic…

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Mangroves: Mother Nature’s coastal barrier

Mother Nature’s best barriers and protection for coastal communities are mangroves. They defend us against storm surge, currents, high waves…

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The importance of sunglasses and what kinds to buy

We are in the midst of the sunniest months of the year and protecting your eyes from the harmful ultraviolet…

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Storm surge model upgraded ahead of hurricane season

Earlier this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its third upgrade to the Probabilistic Storm Surge (P-Surge)…

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Here’s what to know about the 2023 Atlantic hurricane names

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will follow a near-normal, yet destructive hurricane season of 2022. The 2022 season totaled 14…

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