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Category Archives: Backyard Science
Wow, it’s hot!
This week we have a guest post from Dr. Kevin Czajkowski. Dr. Czajkowski has been lead of the University of Toledo GLOBE partnership since 2001. It continues to be really hot in the central part of the US. The thermometer at … Continue reading
Up in flames: high temperatures, low humidities and high winds make the perfect combination for wildfires
Each GLOBE region has been affected at one time or another by wildfires. Last year, when we discussed the state of the climate for each region, there were mentions of wildfires specifically in the Africa region. The fires referenced then … Continue reading
Posted in Atmosphere, Backyard Science, General Science
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Mild winters and early springs – trend or rarity?
All over the United States, spring flowers such as daffodils and crocuses began blooming nearly a month ago due to an unseasonably warm winter. Some of my friends from many parts of the country have been mentioning how beautiful their … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Science, Climate, Earth System Science, General Science
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March… In like a lion, out like a lamb.
This week, we have a guest blogger. Ashley Kaepplinger is currently working on her master’s degree in Meteorology at Florida State University and will finish in the summer of 2012. After she receives her master’s degree, she will begin working … Continue reading
Posted in Air Temperature, Atmosphere, Backyard Science, General Science
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Peculiar weather – just because it sounds odd doesn’t mean it didn’t happen!
I have always been passionate about the weather. When I realized that to fulfill this passion I had to have a career in atmospheric science, I started acquiring all sorts of books, charts, movies, and other weather related things. One … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Science, General Science
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