The Winter of 1779-1780 was so cold that ice was piled 20 feet high along the Delmarva Coast and stayed there until spring. The upper portion of the Chesapeake Bay and the entire Potomac River was frozen solid. People were able to walk from Annapolis to Kent Island and from Alexandria into DC.Wind is the fastest growing energy source worldwide.
Amazing fact: Clouds
Clouds appear white because they reflect the suns light.
Amazing fact: Rain drop
Rain drops can fall at speeds of about 22 miles an hour.
Amazing fact: Destruction of tsunami
The destructive nature of tsunamis calls for building more resistant structures in areas with high tsunami risk in years to come.
Amazing fact: lighting strike in same place twice
Can lightning strike twice in the same place? Yes! The old adage of lightning never striking twice in the same place is totally false. Lightning is not limited to a one-bolt action. Many lightning flashes are of a multiple variety and may strike repeatedly in a few seconds. Up to 22 consecutive lightning strokes have been observed in a multiple flash. The top of the Empire State Building in New York City is often hit several times during a severe thunderstorm
Amazing fact: when Rain bow occurs
Rainbows occur when it's both raining and the sun is shining simultaneously. To see a rainbow, you must stand with your back to the sun, otherwise it will not be visible.
