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What Causes Tides?

What Causes Tides? Have you ever wondered why the ocean levels rise and fall each day? If you live near a beach you’ve likely seen the shoreline disappear underwater, only to reappear later in the day. Come find out why. What are tides? Tides are the movement of the oceans on Earth. When water levels […]

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How do Rainbows Form?

Rainbows are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful (and bright) anomalies of the weather world. They take a perfect combination of sunlight, the right atmosphere, and the right point of view to create and witness. Sunlight bends as it moves through the higher density water droplets, causing the light to split into the different colors

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What Makes it Rain?

Recommended for ages  8+   Rain is an important part of the Earth’s endless precipitation cycle.  ; however, a few ingredients are needed for precipitation to form – moisture, instability (see our “Hot Air Rises, Cold Air Sinks” activity to learn more about instability), and a lifting mechanism. In the United States and most of

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