Weather Facts

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    There are 23 Weather Facts!

    Circumhorizontal arcs (loosely known as fire rainbows) are the rarest of all naturally occurring atmospheric phenomena.
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    The speed of a typical raindrop is 17 miles per hour.
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    Moist air holds heat better than dry air.
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    It is possible to see a rainbow at night!
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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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    Snowiest city in the U.S. : Blue canyon, California.
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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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    Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women!
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