Category: Weather
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Mississippi Hurricane History
Hurricane season in the United States starts from June 1 and ends on November 30. That’s not saying, however, that hurricanes don’t occur outside of this period. In Mississippi, hurricanes often appear as early as June. This is because the state is located along the Gulf Coast, and this area is among the first ones…
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Does It Really Rain All the Time in Seattle?
Seattle has been dubbed the “rainy city.” And, looking around at its famous, lush evergreen forests which gave Seattle the nickname Emerald City, you might think so too. After all, a certain amount of rain is necessary to keep these forests alive and thriving. So, if you’re planning to visit or move to Seattle, it’s…
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What Is the Record for Forest Fires in Canada?
Canada is no stranger to forest fires. In fact, according to the National Forestry Database, more than 8,000 wildfires blaze in the country annually, resulting in about 5 million acres (more than 2.1 million hectares) of burned area. To put that into perspective, reports state that one-third of Canada’s forests, which accounts for around 10%…
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Does Nashville Get Snow?
What typically comes to mind when you think of the city of Nashville, Tennessee? Music, right? We might have guessed your answer correctly, given that Nashville is rightfully known as the “Music City” and the “Songwriting Capital of the World.” Thanks to its rich musical heritage, it is regarded as the birthplace of country music,…