Why Do Clouds Vary in Shape?
Clouds vary in shape according to their height and temperature, and they contain minute drops of water or ice particles or a combination of both. And, of course, their...
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Where Does Coal Come From?
Coal comes from the remains of trees, shrubs, and plants that grew millions of years ago, in tropical wetlands, such as those of the late Carboniferous period (the...
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What Is an Anticyclone?
An anticyclone (that is, opposite to a cyclone) is a weather phenomenon. The name anticyclone was first introduced by Sir Francis Galton, the English meteorologist, in...
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Where Is the Gulf Stream?
Where Is the Gulf Stream? The Gulf Stream is in the Atlantic. It is a warm ocean current which flows steadily from the Gulf of Mexico north-eastwards. One branch...
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What Is a Depression?
What Is a Depression? A depression is an area of low pressure, usually bringing unsettled weather. A deepening depression has a lowering of pressure at its center. The...
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