Red Tide Algae Bloom Kills Record Number of Manatee
Prior to 2013, the most manatees killed in a year was 151. Already this year, 174 manatees have died from algae-related problems.
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Prior to 2013, the most manatees killed in a year was 151. Already this year, 174 manatees have died from algae-related problems.
With 10 to as much as 20 inches of snow on the ground in many areas, the danger of flooding will come not only from the rain itself, but also snowmelt.
Although Tuesday, March 12, and Wednesday, March 13, are the best dates to see the Pan-STARRS comet, it could still be visible this weekend.
Sakurajima volcano in southern Japan is seen mid-eruption in January 2013 — with lightning flashes occurring near its summit. Why lightning occurs even in common thunderstorms remains a topic of research, and the cause of volcanic lightning is even less clear. One hypothesis holds that catapulting magma bubbles or volcanic ash are themselves electrically charged, and by their motion create these separated areas. Other volcanic lightning episodes may be facilitated by charge-inducing collisions in volcanic dust. (Photo: Martin Rietze via NASA APOD)
Pittsburgh, DC, Philly: Springlike, Then Colder
Don’t get too comfy, Northeast, this spring preview is not going to stick around for long.
Snow Piling Up in Denver, on Track to Biggest Snow This Year
Heavy snow will spread from the Rockies to parts of the Plains into Sunday, bringing travel disruptions to Denver, Colorado Springs, along with other cities and wide open spaces in the region.
Heavy snow is more likely to form during early- or late-season storms. Here are some tips for keeping your buildings safe from collapsing under the added weight.