Learn how to use the time between lightning and thunder to tell how far away lightning is. See how many seconds equals one mile.
Weather
See how to make snow with boiling water. Learn why the water needs to be boiling and how cold it needs to be for the project to work.
How to Make Snow With Boiling Water
Learn whether it can be too cold to snow and why snow formation is unlikely when the temperature drops very low.
Can It Be Too Cold to Snow?
Make a storm glass to predict the weather. Really, the storm glass crystals change mostly in response to temperature.
How to Make a Storm Glass and Use It to ...
Have you ever wondered how much a cloud weighs? Obviously, the answer depends on the size and type of cloud. An average cumulus cloud weighs about 1.1 million pounds. So, while a cloud may appear fluffy, it’s certainly not light! Here’s a look at how to calculate the weight of […]
How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?
It’s true the sky can turn green before a tornado. As a Nebraska native, I’ve witnessed the phenomenon firsthand numerous times. While thunderstorm clouds may appear green or yellow before a tornado, they may also turn these colors before a hail storm. It’s also possible for the sky to turn […]