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Shaking things up: How to minimize earthquake damage
When the ground starts to rumble, it’s too late to start preparing. Earthquakes can strike without warning, leaving destruction in their wake. However, with proper planning and preparation, we can significantly reduce the damage caused by these seismic events. Let’s explore some scientifically backed strategies to minimize earthquake damage, drawing from expert sources and government agencies.
Winter in Brazil will be hot: in all states of the federative republic, seasonal temperature norms will be exceeded
There are only a few days left until the start of winter in Brazil, but high temperatures and a lack of rainfall are expected to remain throughout the country. To help everyone prepare for the official arrival of the season on June 21, experts from Meteum, an AI-powered weather forecasting platform, have analyzed the country's main cities and reveal what to expect in the coming weeks.
Why did meteorologists in the past searched for hair of red-haired women?
A fundamentally qualitative breakthrough in measuring air humidity occurred only 300 years after da Vinci's invention. The Swiss Horace Benedict de Saussure in 1783 by
Weather forecast for Brazil in July: hotter than usual but rainier than last year
For all major cities in the country, July is the coldest month of the year. However, due to global climate change, all regions of Brazil will exceed their average monthly temperature norms. The greatest anomalies are expected in the Central-West region, for example in Campo Grande, up to 1.8°C above normal.
Understanding the phases of the Moon
During the course of a month, the Moon goes through several phases. The major Moon phases are the new moon, the first quarter, the full moon, and the third quarter. As a matter of fact, the Moon displays eight main phases. We'll dive deeper into these phases to find out why this Earth's most constant companion changes its appearance night after night.
