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- Vulnerability of Pastoralists to Climate Change & VariabilityThis article refers particularly to the Borana people of Eastern and North Eastern Kenya. The situation faced by other pastoralist communities is more or less similar to that in the Greater Horn of Africa.
After the RainfallA poem. Haiku. In my garden, after the rainfall- One Approach to Get RainfallRain falls after you've watered.
- Cloud Harvesting; How to PerformCloud harvesting is the latest process in vogue to induce rains. The time during which this process is performed is very essential. Best results can be obtained by estimating the arrival time of monsoon.
Disneyland Average Monthly Temperatures, Rainfall, and Other TipsWill your Disneyland vacation be warm and sunny or cool and rainy? Here is a simple guide with average temperatures and rainfall, along with some general weather tips I have learned over time.- Waterpik Rainfall ShowerheadThe Waterpik Rainfall showerhead was nicely chromed with a large six-inch head mounted onto a nine-inch extended arm that was adjustable in all directions.
Weird Rainfalls: Fish, Frogs, and Internal OrgansPeople have reported falls of fish and frogs since ancient times, but did you know the sky has rained flesh and blood -- not once, but many times? Here are some tales of strange things that fell from the sky and, occasionally, landed on someone.- Haiku Poems: The Bush and Rainfall and Season BreakthroughTwo Haiku Poems celebrating the spring season.
Where the Rain Falls: Worst Weather States in the United StatesThe rainiest states in the United States ranked by average annual rainfall.
Worst Weather Cities in the United StatesWorst weather cities in the United States ranked by the percentage of possible sunshine they receive on a yearly basis. The least sunniest cities in the United States.
Best Weather Cities in the United StatesThe best weather cities in the United States ranked by the percentage of possible sunshine they receive on a yearly basis. The sunniest cities in the United States.
Mega-monster Midwest Storm Leaves More Weather Records in Its Wake...The mega-monster storm is almost history. But, even in its dying throes, the storm has deposited even more weather records.- How is Rainfall Measured?learn how rainfall is measured and why it is important
- Tree-climbing for Survival: How and Why Some Snakes Have Shifted Habitat to Include ArborealityA look into past literature regarding the question: How did certain snakes evolve to climb trees?
- Clouds and RainfallIn the lap of nature!
RainfallA poem about renewed birth!- Weekend Rainfall Totals for Pasadena Surpass Previous SeasonThis weekend's rainfall totals have surpassed the entire 2006 - '07 rainfall and that's helping to replenish local and state-wide water reserves.
Several Studies Imply that Urban Areas and Cities Can Block RainfallIn a series of studies published in the Journal of Climate and in the journal of Global Environmental Change, researchers have found evidence that urban sprawl can influence the pattern and quantity of rainfall.- Life's Simple PleasuresA poem about living simplying and enjoying mother nature and life's simple pleasures.
- Roll with the PunchesA pseudo haiku meant to inspire people to keep going.
- Top 10 Weather PhenomenaA fairly simplistic listing of the top ten weather phenomena.
Morning DewA haiku about morning dew.- Zorilla FactsFacts and information about the zorilla, describing where they live, what they eat, as well as how they mate and raise their young.
- Cherrapunji '" the Rainy Valley of IndiaHigh above misty valleys and foaming rivers, ensconced in swirling clouds and perched on an escarpment, lies Cherrapunji (4,500 feet).
- High Water on the HighwayEn route from Chicago to Milwaukee, my friend and I encounter dangerous weather.
- Chikmagalur - a Serene Hill StationChikmagalur is also known as Chikmangalur, Chikkamagaluru and also spelled as Chikmaglur.
2011 Water Restrictions for Palm Beach County, FL2011 Palm Beach County Water Restrictions
EvangelineA sonnet for my youngest daughter.
Spring is in SwingI first made a list of what spring means to me and developed those ideas for this poem.
Poem of MiseryThis is a poem of sadness.
7 Tips for Rural Self RelianceWhether you are either forced to or opt for rural living, the first thing you should do is to switch to a simple life.- Land of Tragedy and Promise [Part1 of 2]In 1911 a member of the United States Department of Agriculture described the Great Plains as a territory whose history was filled with tragedy, but whose future held possibilities for greatness.
Driest Cities in the United StatesThe ten cities in the United States that receive the lowest amounts of annual average rainfall.- Ways to Eradicate Privet HedgesAccording to Invasive Plants of the Southeastern United States, tests showed privets have a germination rate of between 5% and 27%. But the shrub uses certain strategies to overcome its disadvantages. Even so, managing the plant is possible.
- Arizona's Amazing DesertsFour of the 10 major deserts of the world extend into Arizona. They range from stark to lush and are a favored destination for scientist study these distinctive ecosystems.
Weather 101 - Desert Island WeatherWeather and geography drive precipitation patterns around the earth. Some east-west bands are "wet," while others are very dry. Add mountains, cold ocean waters and other factors and you'll understand the Earth's overall climate and ecosystem patterns.- The Old LocketTwo Pictures, a man, and a woman, in an old locket, generations passed...wonder.
- What Are the Different Climate Regions of the World?Don't worry about this being one of those ultra-scientific articles about climate regions. Just the good stuff you are looking to find out.
- Where Rain Falls the Most in the United States by StateThe twelve states in the United States that have at least one site that receives over 72 inches of yearly rain. These places average 136.5 inches of rain per year with the top site getting 460 inches of annual rain.
The Difference Between Weather and ClimateThe moist air expands and rises, and cools when the cooling reaches a certain point, the water vapor changes to drops of water. We call this condensation of water vapor.
