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Heat waves last 100 years

 A heat wave, sometimes described as extreme heat, is a period of abnormally hot weather. Definitions vary but are similar. A heat wave is usually measured relative to the usual climate in the area and to normal temperatures for the season

Heat waves last 100 years

Los Angeles is experiencing more heat waves and also more extreme heat days. These numbers have increased by over 3 heat waves per century and nearly 23 days per century occurrences, respectively. Both have more than tripled over the past 100 years as a consequence of the steady warming of Los Angeles.

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How do Variants of Covid work?

What COVID-19 variant are we on? Currently, the dominant variant nationwide is BQ.1.1. "The original omicron variant is gone now," says Dr. Rupp. "Currently subvariants of omicron are circulating, including BQ.1.1, BQ.1, BA.5, BF.7, and XBB. Dec 14, 2022

What is known about the latest Covid variant?

According to the CDC, the Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus and the Delta variant. In its early days, the variant caused an alarming spike in COVID-19 cases in South Africa—they went from 300 a day in mid-November 2021 to 3,000 a day at the end of that month. Dec 9, 2022

What are the symptoms of the new COVID-19 BA 5 variant?

All of the variants, including omicron BA.5, cause similar COVID-19 symptoms:

runny nose.

cough.

sore throat.

fever.

headaches.

muscle pain.

fatigue.

Severe weather, America's gift to the future

Severe weather is any dangerous meteorological phenomenon with the potential to cause damage, serious social disruption, or loss of human life. Types of severe weather phenomena vary, depending on the latitude, altitude, topography, and atmospheric condition

Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, high winds, and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property.

The Fujita Scale For Tornadoes

Original F scale (1) Enhanced F scale (2) Category Damage Wind speed (mph) 3-second gust (mph) F-0 Light 40-72  65-85 F-1 Moderate 73-112 86-110 F-2 Considerable 113-157 111-135 F-3 Severe 158-207 136-165 F-4 Devastating 208-260 166-200 F-5 Incredible 261-318 Over 200

The Great Red Spot is a persistent high-pressure region in the atmosphere of Jupiter, producing an anticyclonic storm that is the largest in the Solar System. Located 22 degrees south of Jupiter's equator, it produces wind-speeds up to 432 km/h.