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What Are the Santa Ana Winds?
News reports warn about the Santa Ana winds and their power to turn modest wildfires into conflagrations. Here’s why these wind patterns in Southern California can be so destructive.
HOW ON EARTH
15 Surprising Facts About Snow
Get to know the flurries and flakes on a deeper level.
Solved: The 200-Old Mystery Behind a Colossal Volcanic Eruption
Scientists have long suspected that a gigantic eruption was behind the strange atmospheric phenomena of 1831. Scientists have finally figured out which volcano blew its top.
The Great Smog Descended on London More Than 70 Years Ago—And its Cause Took Almost As Long to Discover
Heavy fogs have long been a part of life in London. But the darkness that enveloped the city on December 5, 1952 wasn’t your typical pea-souper.
Wild Misconceptions About Weather
From the color of snow to the shape of rainbows, weather breeds a lot of misconceptions.
How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?
Beryl, Helene, Milton—recent hurricane monikers aren’t exactly the most popular girls’ and boys’ names.
7 Things to Know About Storm Surges
Wind isn’t the only danger a hurricane can bring to coastal communities. Storm surges are often more destructive.
10 of the Most Terrifying Tornadoes in History
Tornadoes can (and do) happen anywhere. Here are 10 of the most terrible twisters to ever take a turn on Earth.
Global Warming Is Making Earth Days Longer, New Studies Show
Melting polar ice is slowing Earth’s rotation speed, extending the length of each day by a few milliseconds per century.
Los Angeles May Survive the Worst of the “Big One,” According to a New Earthquake Simulation
The nightmare scenario described in an influential 2008 study may end up being less destructive than scientists thought, but Angelenos still shouldn't get too comfortable.
12 Powerful Facts About Hurricanes
The hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30 each year. Here’s what you need to know about these destructive storms.
10 of the Biggest Earthquakes in History
From a surprise temblor in the Mississippi Valley to colossal ruptures and tsunamis around the Pacific Ring of Fire, these are some of the biggest earthquakes in modern times.
10 of the Biggest Blizzards in History
The United States has hosted half of the biggest blizzards in history. Discover what makes these snowstorms so legendary.
10 Rivers Buried Under Cities
Discover the hidden rivers buried beneath cities around the world. From Moscow to Tokyo, explore the history and modern efforts to reopen these forgotten waterways.
What Is an Atmospheric River?
Explore the role of these weather systems in transporting moisture from the tropics and spreading it worldwide.
When a Lake Swallowed the Earth: The Story of the Louisiana Sinkhole
The residents of Bayou Corne, Louisiana, woke up one morning in 2012 and found a gigantic sinkhole devouring their town.
25 Facts About the Winter Solstice, the Shortest Day of the Year
Whether you’re a fan of winter or wish it would go away, here are 25 things to note about the winter solstice, a.k.a. the shortest day of the year.
8 Fascinating Facts About Quicksand
In the 1960s, one in 35 movies featured someone getting sucked into quicksand.
15 Surprising Facts About Winter Weather
Whether you like bundling up in your coziest gear or are counting the days until spring, you’ll enjoy these facts about winter weather.
10 Chilling Facts About Permafrost
About 11 percent of the Earth’s surface is perpetually frozen, though that will surely change as global warming continues.
What’s the Difference Between Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons?
Depending on where they originate, these destructive storms go by different names.
Killer Lakes: Why Limnic Eruptions May Be the World’s Rarest Natural Disasters
Two events in Cameroon are the only recorded instances of limnic eruptions. Scientists are trying to prevent a third.
What Is El Niño, and Why Does It Have Such a Big Impact?
How can warm water in the Pacific Ocean affect the weather thousands of miles away? Everything is connected.
What Is a Heat Dome?
Heat domes are masses of hot air trapped within the atmosphere by high pressure. And they're becoming more common, thanks to climate change.