Climate

What Really Happened In Operation Cyclone?

Operation Cyclone created an environment where money and weapons were free flowing into the hands of those whom foreign powers knew were working in their favor.

By Marina Manoukian Read More

The Truth About The Deadly 1839 Coringa Cyclone

Coringa is a small village on the coast of India that was once a large, bustling port city in the 18th and 19th centuries until disasters changed it forever.

By Toby Arguello Read More

The True Story Of How 'Gorilla Hail' Got Its Name

When several thunderstorms passed through Texas and Oklahoma in April, numerous people posted images of destructive hail described as 'gorilla hail.'

By Richard Milner Read More

This Is The Deadliest Tornado In US History

No tornado has ever exceeded the damage done by the 1925 Tri-State Tornado. In the span of several hours, over 600 people died and over 2,000 were injured.

By Marina Manoukian Read More

The New Jersey Worm Tornado Explained

Behold! The worm tornado. Before you turn away with disgust or fear, no, it is not the sign of an impending worm takeover.

By Emilia David Read More

Native American Genocide Changed Our Climate, Says New Study

Researchers studied the decline of Native American populations after Christopher Columbus landed and found the climate changed as well.

By Emilia David Read More

The Horrible Incident That Inspired Bob Dylan's 'Hurricane'

"Hurricane" is the story of Rubin Carter, a middleweight boxer who, at 30 years old and at the height of his career, was wrongly convicted of a triple homicide.

By S. Flannagan Read More

The Truth About Big Show's Fight With Floyd Mayweather

There was one stunt, however, that Big Show used to get the fans hyped about his WrestleMania 24 match against legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather that he wouldn't regret, or be able to forget for quite a while after.

By Cody Copeland Read More

Here's What Disney World Lets You Do If There's A Hurricane

Sometimes things get a little wild, and a hurricane is nearby when you're at Disney World. Here's what happens when that unique circumstance takes place.

By Karen Corday Read More

The Real Reason Why Tornadoes Happen

Tornadoes start with thunderstorms, which require a combination of warm, moist air near the surface and relatively cold, dry air up higher.

By Karen Corday Read More

What You Didn't Know About The Tornado In The Wizard Of Oz

One of the most iconic scenes in the film The Wizard of Oz involves a crazy tornado but many don't know the details behind the making of this legendary moment. It wasn't an easy task and needed a lot of ingenuity and patience. Here's what you didn't know about the tornado in The Wizard of Oz.

By Boshika Gupta Read More

Mike Tyson Vs Floyd Mayweather: Who Would Win?

Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen: Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather. Who would win?

By Pauli Poisuo Read More

Here's How Hurricanes Really Get Their Names

The National Hurricane Center started the practice of naming hurricanes in 1950 to easily communicate which storm they were all talking about.

By Felix Behr Read More

Here's Why North America Has The Most Tornadoes In The World

Tornadoes, which grace this great land of ours more frequently every year than anywhere else on the planet. Here's why.

By Eric Meisfjord Read More

What 2006's An Inconvenient Truth Got Wrong About Climate Change

Back in 2006, climate change did not weigh on people's minds as much as heavily as today, thanks to the fires, pandemics, floods, and hurricanes.

By Felix Behr Read More

The Crazy True Story Of The Weather Underground

.The Weather Underground carried out bombings and became one of the most notorious student-created activist groups of the 1970s. This is their crazy true story.

By K. Wells Read More

The Ingenious Way This Priest Is Fighting Climate Change

It's certainly not unusual for a Catholic church to display a cross in a prominent fashion. Father Guzialek's take, however, combined iconography with practicality and environmental responsibility.

By Eric Meisfjord Read More

Climate Change Threatening To Open America's Extremely Radioactive Nuclear Tomb

In the Marshall Islands, the so-called "tomb" that America encapsulated its nuclear waste inside is threatening to crack because of rising sea levels.

By Nicholas Conley Read More

What Is The Difference Between A Cyclone And A Hurricane?

Cyclones and hurricanes have a lot in common, but if you think the terms are interchangeable, you've been swirling in a vortex of misinformation.

By Jim Dykstra Read More

The United States' Worst Hurricane Of All Time

The United States' worst hurricane of all time was not Hurricane Katrina, at least in terms of death toll. The United States' worst hurricane of all time was the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Between 6,000 and 12,000 people died, making it the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

By Jim Dykstra Read More

Bizarre Things That Were Picked Up On Weather Radar

Weather radar allows us to predict and interpret all kinds of weather conditions. But weather radar can get confused and doesn't always make sense.

By Nicholas Conley Read More

The Most Devastating Hurricanes Throughout History

Hurricanes have been in the news a lot in recent years, but there are many devastating examples throughout history.

By DB Kelly Read More

Bizarre Things About The Weather Our Ancestors Believed

Our ancestors needed explanations for the weather, and while their stories aren't very scientific, they do tell us a lot about ancient cultures.

By DB Kelly Read More

Really Bizarre Climate Change Side Effects

Left unchecked, climate change will have a catastrophic impact on the world. But climate change is also going to alter our world in small but very bizarre ways.

By Becki Robins Read More

Weirdest Weather Events Ever

Some of the weirdest weather events in history have been totally forgotten today.

By DB Kelly Read More