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Unveiling the Light and Shadows: The Perils of Geoengineering Unearthed
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on September 17, 2023
The Westerly Index: Unraveling the Power of Atmospheric Pressure in Earth Science
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Exploring the Implications: The Effects of a Slight Bulge and Movement in Earth’s Inner Core Under Pressure
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Why is it so warm in the Pacific Northwest of North America right now – mid April 2021?
Weather & ForecastsRemember That Warm Spell in the Pacific Northwest Back in April 2021? Here’s What Happened Do you recall that surprisingly pleasant weather we had in the Pacific Northwest in mid-April 2021? It wasn’t quite the scorching heatwave we saw later that June, but it was definitely warmer than usual, leaving many of us scratching our
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Assessing Meteorological Forcing Impact on Model Output Variability: A Novel Formula for Pertinent RMSE Similarity
Weather & ForecastsHow to make a “How hard is it raining? Detector for personal use General Introduction Measuring rain intensity is a valuable task in both earth science research and personal weather monitoring. Having a “How Hard Is It Raining?” detector can provide valuable insight into local weather patterns and contribute to our understanding of precipitation variability.
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What is the pressure at the center of the Earth?
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