In 1859, the largest known geomagnetic storm struck the Caribbean, causing an aurora and telegraphs could even operate without a power source.
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Snowiest city in the U.S. : Blue canyon, California.
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Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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There is enough energy in one bolt of lightning to power a home for two weeks!
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The winter of 1932 in the US was so cold that Niagara falls froze completely solid!
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The speed of a typical raindrop is 17 miles per hour.
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Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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