Tornadoes are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring and deadly storms. They pack the highest wind speeds ever measured on Earth, up to 300+ mph. At that speed, a tornado can pick up vehicles, shatter…
The Eastern Pacific hurricane season, which began on May 15, usually sees fewer intense storms than the Atlantic region. However, Hurricane Flossie is currently intensifying off the coast of southwest Mexico. With sustained winds…
On June 16th, a deadly heat wave swept through regions of North America. As this record-breaking heat rages on in southern, midwestern, and northeastern states, many Americans are at risk of heat-related illnesses. Extreme…
Our planet is incredibly vast, with everything from rainforests to very dry deserts. Due to their locations and precipitation patterns, some areas just don’t get that much moisture. And you may be surprised to…
The earth beneath our feet is often thought of as solid and unchanging. However, almost everywhere on the planet can potentially experience the ground suddenly turning against us. When we think of US earthquakes,…
When it comes to winter, many states would claim to have the worst (or that others would argue are the worst). As a northern state, Ohio is one of them, but it isn’t uniform…
