
Earth's Strongest, Most Massive Storm Ever
On October 12, 1979, Typhoon Tip generated peak wind speeds of 300 kilometers per hour. If it had been over the U.S., it would have stretched from Dallas to New York City
On October 12, 1979, Typhoon Tip generated peak wind speeds of 300 kilometers per hour. If it had been over the U.S., it would have stretched from Dallas to New York City
Hard-hit drought areas of the Midwest and Plains states are probably not going to have a good display of fall foliage this year
Social media and new reporting systems make more people aware of extreme weather, but storms themselves do not seem to have become more severe
Most of nation will experience a mild spring that will produce an active storm season
Southern Indiana was hit very hard by large tornadoes Friday, killing six people and destroying the town of Marysville
More than affecting ski resorts, the lack of snow could spell trouble for water supplies and agriculture
Support science journalism.
Thanks for reading Scientific American. Knowledge awaits.
Already a subscriber? Sign in.
Thanks for reading Scientific American. Create your free account or Sign in to continue.
Create Account