Weather Facts

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    The Earth sees about 760 thunderstorms every hour, scientists have calculated.
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    Snowiest city in the U.S. : Blue canyon, California.
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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 speed of a typical raindrop is 17 miles per hour.
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    In ten minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all the world's nuclear weapons combined!
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    Moist air holds heat better than dry air.
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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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    Rain contains vitamin B12.
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