It's easy to work out your longitude using a radio, watch and sundial, but as castaways on Capraia we had none of these. Even though we built a radio, we still needed some sort of timepiece, so we ...

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What is a mid-latitude cyclone? It is the large area of low pressue with a warm and cold front associated that is so common to our weather. A hurricane has no fronts. These two can look similar when ...

Every hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center and local officials encourage residents to be prepared and stay informed. Staying informed includes knowing what's out there, the potential for ...