Weather Facts

    Random Weather Facts

    There are 23 Weather Facts!

    Moist air holds heat better than dry air.
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    Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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    Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women!
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    City in the Clouds
    City in the Clouds
    In October 2015, a 'floating city' of what appeared to be tall buildings rose from the clouds above Foshan, China. After lasting only a few minutes, conspiracy theories ran rampant, but experts say that it's a rare optical illusion called Fata Morgana.
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    Smell After Rain
    Smell After Rain
    The distinctive smell in the air after it has been raining is caused by bacteria called 'actinomycetes'.
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    It snows more in the Grand Canyon than it does in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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    Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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    -40 degrees Celsius is equal to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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