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Greenland dogs—crucial to the sledge patrol’s transport and defense—pull a patrolman’s sled.

How Greenland’s Dog-Sled Patrol Became Unsung Heroes of World War II

Patrolmen and pups scoured the icy landscape for secret German weather stations.

Jordan Friedman May 28, 2025

Lightning strikes the hand of the Christ the Redeemer statue that stands on a mountaintop above Rio de Janeiro.

In Rio, a Reincarnated Spirit Can Chase Away the Rain

Cacique Cobra Coral is often tapped by officials to keep weather from ruining important events.

Constance Malleret February 13, 2025

A satellite image shows smoke from the Palisades Fire spreading across Los Angeles and out into the Pacific Ocean on January 7, 2025.

The Unusually Strong Force Driving Apocalyptic Los Angeles Wildfires

Powerful seasonal winds combined with drought-starved vegetation have made the Palisades Fire one of the worst in California history.

Umair Irfan January 9, 2025

People visit the beach in in Fort Myers, Florida, as storm clouds gather ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival.

As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Communities Repair and Prepare

In the wake of one hurricane and the looming shadow of another, millions find creative ways to face a crisis.

Atlas Obscura October 8, 2024

Brooklyn, New York

Urban Post-Disaster Housing Prototype

An interim housing alternative to FEMA trailers that is designed for densely populated areas during recovery and rebuilding following a natural disaster.

Candidates for the most dangerous seas in the world include the North Atlantic, the Southern Ocean, especially the Drake Passage, and the waters near the Cape of Good Hope.

Where Are the World's Most Dangerous Seas?

From the Drake Passage to the Bermuda Triangle, these waters have a reputation for death and destruction.

Laura Kiniry July 16, 2024

The Lewes Shark Weather Vane

This toothy tower topper commemorates a valuable shark that washed ashore nearby.

You can use any type of onion to make a calendar, but the Eszlingers prefer yellow.

How to Consult an Onion Oracle

From the Midwest to a tiny town in Italy, the tradition of weather-predicting onions lives on.

Roxanne Hoorn May 3, 2024

The Brocken spectre phenomenon, when a human's shadow seems enormous and far away, is the likely explanation for numerous sightings of so-called dark watchers in California's Santa Lucia Mountains.

Have You Seen a Dark Watcher?

Cryptic characters lurk in California's mountains. Or maybe it's just the weather.

Roxanne Hoorn May 2, 2024

Fort Myers, Florida

Punta Rassa Telegraph Station

A telegraph station used to send information from Cuba to the U.S. during the Spanish-American War.

Temperature changes on the ground during eclipses can cause certain types of clouds to temporarily clear.

Why Clouds Vanish During Solar Eclipses

New research explains the science behind the sudden disappearance of fluffy cumulus clouds during a solar eclipse.

Roxanne Hoorn March 22, 2024

The eclipse of 1878 as observed from Wyoming.

How the 1878 Eclipse Almost Killed the Father of American Meteorology

Today’s National Weather Service might be very different if Cleveland Abbe had died on Pikes Peak.

Eric Grundhauser March 11, 2024

Norval Morrisseau's <em>Migration</em> (1973), at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada.

Wonder Is Everywhere: Ancient Lipstick, Darwin’s Library, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.

April White March 1, 2024

Podcast: Boston’s Blue Hill

This iconic hill offers more than just stunning views—it offers a peek back into the history of weather reporting.

The Podcast Team February 19, 2024

Circulo Industrial de Alcoy

This local cultural center is housed in one of the most important Valencian Art Nouveau buildings in a town that is blessed with many.

Punxsutawney Phil has predicted a longer winter nearly every Groundhog Day.

A Primer on Both Groundhogs and Hedgehogs

Just in time for their moment in the sun (or not).

April White January 26, 2024

The note from 1888 was written in code.

A Secret Note Hidden in an 1800s Dress Has Been Decoded

A team explores insights about Victorian life and who the woman might have been.

Meg St-Esprit January 16, 2024

Relampago del Catatumbo is considered the "most electric" spot on Earth.

5 of Our Favorite Podcast Episodes Celebrating Earth's Natural Wonders

From everlasting lightning storms to magnificent bioluminescence, these classic episodes will delight and intrigue you.

The Podcast Team January 5, 2024