The extreme weather is expected to causetravel delaysand many households will rely onhome insuranceto cover any damage caused by a storm. Data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) showed claims for damage to homes from storms, heavy rain and frozen pipes reached £136 million in th...
The Orionids are caused by the debris of ice and dust left behind by Halley's Comet when it passes through thesolar system. According to theUK Meteor Network, the meteors we see today come from debris left by Halley's Comet hundreds of years ago as the current orbit of the comet doesn...
Meteor storms are defined as having at least 1,000 meteors per hour. Observers in 1966 witnessed thousands of Leonid meteors fall within just 15 minutes during a particularly active storm. Though the 1966 storm is a mere 'sprinkle' compared to the 1833 Leonid meteor storm that saw an ...
These waterlogged environments are rich in biodiversity and the loss has led to a drastic decline of wildlife. They are also important in countering the effects of extreme weather conditions, storing and absorbing the water flow during floods and storms. In this edition of RAZOR, CGTN's...
The impact of this tidal cycle on extreme water levels is addressed in this paper. Storm surges arise from meteorological forcing, specifically strong onshore winds and low atmospheric pressure, associated with storms. Mean sea level is the average height of the sea after the impacts of tides ...
By The Good Housekeeping Institute TeamUpdated: 19 July 2023sarayut Thaneerat//Getty Images Lovely weather we're having! As we all know, the rain can reappear at any moment in the UK, so it's a good idea to know how to 4deal with an unexpected shower and the damage it can do to ...
An eco-friendly yard doesn't have to be overrun by weeds and pests. There are ways to keep them both in check.
can benefit from the climate resilience that NCS can create. Restored coastal wetlands, for example, can absorb incoming wave energy, reduce flood damage, and provide protection from storms; healthier soil increases the resilience of cropland; and fire management can...
Related:The greatest meteor storms of all time The Geminid meteor shower appears to radiate from the constellation Gemini.(Image credit: Daisy Dobrijevic/Future) How to see the Geminid meteor shower To see the Geminid meteor shower at its best, go to the darkest possible location, lean back...
Manning Walker: It’s been interesting how many people it resonates with. We were in Australia and it was “schoolies,” in America it’s spring break and in some European countries people would say, “Oh, we did camping trips.” Everyone had their own version of it. ...