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Why when we see the weather forecast, we always see that they measure rainfall in millimeters?
Weather forecasting programs always give professional information, like how many millimeters of rainfall, so what does that mean?
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Biology
Plants know ... 'panic' when it rains heavily
A new study has shown that plants have an amazingly complex response to rainfall.
Animal world
Ghost snakes stop breeding after prolonged drought
Meager rainfall reduces food resources, making Connecticut female cobras harder to conceive and give birth to.
Environment
Hurricane 4 has just weakened and appeared a tropical depression heading into the East Sea
According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, a tropical depression about 350km to the east of Luzon Island (Philippines) is heading to the East…
Environment
Record flooding in Phu Quoc and Central Highlands due to the monsoon in Australia
The ongoing rain in the Central Highlands has caused heavy losses in people and property. Meanwhile, Phu Quoc is also in unusual flooding.
Oceanography
Dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico may reach nearly 21,000 km2
According to NOAA's report (American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Delegation), the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico, where oxygen is low, is capable of…
Biology
The amazing survival strategy of beetles lives in one of the driest deserts in the world
Where rainfall is only about 14mm / year, this bug has evolved to possess an impressive survival skill.
Environment
Rain and flood in Central region: Why do not forecast rainfall in each area?
Forecast of rainfall is only given in the short, 1-3-hour forecast reports, said Dr. Hoang Phuc Lam - Deputy Director of the National Center for Meteorological Forecasti…
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The reason the Roman emperors were assassinated
For more than 500 years the Roman Empire existed, about 20% of the 82 emperors were assassinated while in power.
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The reason most of the rain never touches the ground
Rain falls into the sea or water particles evaporate during the falling process, resulting in very small amounts of rain hitting the soil.
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What is going on with the Sahara?
Recently, two scientists have come up with a shocking statement that the world's largest desert has expanded by 10% since the beginning of the 20th century, equivalent t…
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How to understand the weather forecast indicators: UV index, rainfall, temperature, humidity
When it comes to climatic conditions, people have to mention many important factors, not merely environmental temperatures, which are: temperature, humidity, wind speed…
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The largest desert - desert in the world (2)
Fifth in the list is a desert of 930,000 square kilometers (360,000 square miles).
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Is it the same everywhere in the world?
The listening question seems to be simple, but it actually costs a lot of paper and effort of the scientific community in a small time.
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The gravity of the Moon changes the rainfall on Earth
The latest research shows that when the Moon is at its highest position every night, the gravitational pull from this satellite can reduce rainfall on Earth.