When days get shorter, the air cools, and tree leaves change colors, many parts of North America experience the fall season. Enthusiasts of the season will be excited to enjoy their favorite fall activities like bonfires, corn mazes, or apple orchard visits – all against the beautiful backdrop of colorful trees filled with vibrant oranges, […]
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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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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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