In 1859, the largest known geomagnetic storm struck the Caribbean, causing an aurora and telegraphs could even operate without a power source.
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Circumhorizontal arcs (loosely known as fire rainbows) are the rarest of all naturally occurring atmospheric phenomena.
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The winter of 1912 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze over.
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Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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The speed of a typical raindrop is 17 miles per hour.
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Snowiest city in the U.S. : Blue canyon, California.
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There is enough energy in one bolt of lightning to power a home for two weeks!
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It snows more in the Grand Canyon than it does in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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