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Commentary: Measuring the magnitude of the world’s volcanoes

Scientists think there are about 1,350 potentially active volcanoes in the world. That’s not counting some of the ones on the ...

The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours

There are actually two North Poles. One has been wandering over northern Canada and north of there for years. An earth ...

Ask Dr. Universe: It’s difficult to count the world’s volcanoes

On very clear days, I can see five volcanoes from my campus. They’re Rainier, Hood, Adams, St. Helens and Baker. That’s … a lot. I asked my friend Katie Cooper about it. She’s a geophysicist at ...

Earth’s magnetic field protects life on Earth from radiation, but it can move, and the magnetic poles can even flip

Ever seen the northern lights? You have a magnetic layer in Earth’s atmosphere to thank for those beautiful displays. But the magnetosphere does a lot more than create auroras.

Southern lights are shining across the sky: When and where can you watch the Aurora Australis? Complete list of places

The Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, offer a mesmerizing spectacle of greens, reds, and purples, occurring when solar ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Growing, but Scientists Say Not to Worry. Here’s a Look at What Shields Us From Space Weather

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t ...
Cleveland.com

Seven Hills North Pole Adventure pivots from holiday parade, adds classic department store displays

Terry said that in 2024, more than 200 children visited with Santa, enjoyed games and decorated cookies. He’s expecting that figure to increase as a result of the city deciding to move away from the ...
Lansing State Journal

North Pole Express runs into mechanical issue during test run

The North Pole Express holiday train trips will use diesel locomotives instead of the historic Pere Marquette 1225 steam engine. An unforeseen mechanical issue with the steam locomotive was discovered ...
Daily Herald

Operation North Pole returns to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Dec. 20

The village of Rosemont welcomes the return of Operation North Pole to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Road, on Saturday, Dec. 20, marking the event’s first appearance since ...
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Why Earth's Magnetic North Keeps Moving Faster Toward Siberia

Imagine waking up one morning to find your compass pointing in a completely different direction than the day before. That's essentially what's happening on a planetary scale as Earth's magnetic north ...
Times Union

Will sudden warming near the North Pole have implications for December?

A 500 mb height anomaly for the European Ensemble The recent blast of Arctic air and high-elevation snowfall across the Northeast serves as a reminder that winter is not far off. Although temperatures ...
WKYC3

North Pole Adventure returns to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: Behind-the-scenes with Freckles the Elf

The first North Pole Adventure train ride will be leaving Rockside Station tonight, with all-new sights and sounds. Lynee Bixler, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Cuyahoga Valley ...