Aster amellus‘Sonia’. A pink flowered cultivar that can reach up to 60cm (24") tall. Aster amellus‘Veilchenkönigin’. Purple flowers of up to 5cm (2") across and mildew-resistance make this a great cultivar for a humid atmosphere. ...
Anemometers are used to monitor the safety of tall structures, control wind turbines, and to guide ships. They are used at most weather stations – from the Arctic through to desert regions. That’s because wind speed can indicate a change in weather patterns. For example, an approaching sto...
And then there’s the utterly unique Tai O, which is mostly no longer a fishing village but retains the atmosphere of one, particularly among the numerous stilt houses that squat precariously over the water. It’s also a popular spot for boat trips to see the pink dolphins that live ...
Once this hot air gets high enough into the atmosphere, it cools off and condenses into clouds. Now, the growing, swirling vortex of air and clouds grows and grows and can become a thunderstorm. So, the first condition needed for hurricanes is warmer waters in the Atlantic Ocean, which ...
Purple prose is one of the oldest pieces of literary advice, coming from the poet Horace just before the first century AD. He said: Weighty openings and grand declarations often Have one or two purple patches tacked on, that gleam Far and wide, when Diana's grove and her altar, ...
up on the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado — one of the most dangerous roads in America — there are no guardrails, and as you gain elevation, the side of the road plunges into a desolate valley of tall pines and sheer rock. For intrepid backcountry skiers, the destination is Ouray....
During my formative years, my mother's frequent exclamation of "That is too tall!" was a constant soundtrack to my life. As a result, I gained a deep
Why the aurora recurs on a 27-day schedule was a mystery until astronauts obtained images of the solar storms in ultraviolet light that is absorbed by Earth’s lower atmosphere. Today, satellites regularly provide ultraviolet images of solar storms....
And then there’s the utterly unique Tai O, which is mostly no longer a fishing village but retains the atmosphere of one, particularly among the numerous stilt houses that squat precariously over the water. It’s also a popular spot for boat trips to see the pink dolphins that live ...
And then there’s the utterly unique Tai O, which is mostly no longer a fishing village but retains the atmosphere of one, particularly among the numerous stilt houses that squat precariously over the water. It’s also a popular spot for boat trips to see the pink dolphins that live nearby...