Tag: Natural disasters
Why Earthquakes of the Same Magnitude Feel Different
When the 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Los Angeles area on Monday afternoon, residents reported feeling a prolonged quake with significant shaking. However, the magnitude...
Toxic Cloud: Volcano that Destroyed City 400 Years Ago Seen from Space
Nicaragua's Momotombo volcano, known for its recent eruption in February 2016, has been observed spewing toxic gas clouds for several years following the eruption....
Unlocking the Science Behind the Movie ‘Twister’ and Real-Life Tornadoes
Many people in the meteorological community have mixed feelings about the movie Twister, a 1996 blockbuster about tornado-chasing scientists. While the movie takes some...