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Hurricane Names for 2023

The Atlantic hurricane names for the year 2023 are as follows: Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harvey, Irma, Jose, Katia, Lee, Maria, Nate, Ophelia, Philippe, Rina, Sean, Tammy, Vince, Whitney.

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Rainbow Circles

One of the most interesting and beautiful atmospheric phenomena is the rainbow circles, that has got a scientific name of “gloria”. This is an optical effect that can be seen from an airplane or standing on top of a mountain above the clouds with the source of light behind you.

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Can an island move?

Can an island move? Yes, but only if it’s an unusual floating island located in the Lake Pond in Massachusetts. This football-sized island is made up of moss and stays afloat because of the gases these very mosses produce. The floating island does not have an exact route; it moves along the lake rather randomly and sometimes even destroys buildings and moorings by approaching too close to the shore.

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Astronomical Spring

March 20 is the day of the vernal equinox, after which the length of the day will gradually become longer than that of the night. On the equinox day the Sun will cross the celestial equator and equalize day and night. That will start an astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere.

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Understanding How Meteorologists Predict Weather

Meteorologists use a variety of tools and techniques to predict the weather. One of the most important tools is a weather station, which measures temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, and other atmospheric conditions. Data from these stations is collected and analyzed to create weather forecasts. Another important tool used by meteorologists is weather radar.

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How Moon Affects Ebb and Flow of Tide

The moon plays a significant role in the ebb and flow of the tides. As the moon orbits around the Earth, it exerts a gravitational force on the planet. This force creates a tidal bulge on the side of the Earth facing the moon, as well as a second bulge on the opposite side of the Earth.

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Did You Know What "Zombie Fires" Are?

An increasing number of “zombie fires” have been recorded recently in the Arctic zone. A “zombie fire” is a fire that slowly burns underground and then appears on the surface after a while. So far, more than 35 “hidden fires” have been recorded and 7 of them have already come to the surface and are visible from space.

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UNESCO-listed Glaciers at Risk of Disappearing by Mid-century

Some of the glaciers on the UNESCO World Heritage List may disappear by mid-century due to global warming and other factors such as pollution and human activity. One of the most well-known glaciers on the UNESCO World Heritage List that is under threat of disappearing is the Patagonian glacier in Chile.

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World's Oceans Are Warming at Alarming Rate

World’s oceans are warming at an alarming rate, with temperatures rising at a rate of 0.13 degrees Fahrenheit (0.07 degrees Celsius) per decade since the 1970s. This warming is primarily caused by the burning of fossil fuels, which releases large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise.

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