Peruvian fishing boats used to return to shore each day heavy with anchovies, but in 1972 the boats returned to shore with empty nets.
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Supercomputers are revolutionizing how scientists study the Earth System and Climate. As computers become faster over time, models of our planet and its atmosphere can be more complex.
Will freezing rain cause an ice storm? Will it rain or snow? Each of these different types of precipitation is possible with a winter storm.
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Janine Aquino and Andrew Green care for science aircraft. Take a live look at aviation, atmospheric science, and more, live from NCAR’s Research Aviation Facility.
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The surface of the Earth is a patchwork of many colors. Find out how the colors of our planet impact climate.
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Learn about our atmosphere and create a cool night light.
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is perfectly aligned between the Sun and the Earth. There are three different types of solar eclipses - total, annular, and hybrid.
The combination of high humidity and high temperatures can lead to extreme heat and dangerous conditions.
In this activity, students will observe and measure the water given off through transpiration by a plant in a small terrarium.
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