World Meteorological Day 23 Mar 2026

The strength of nature is nowhere more evident than in powerful storms. Scary? Yes. Fascinating? Even more so. Learning to understand and respect these forces helps humanity live more safely.

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Today in History

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22 Aug 2025Rolling hills of the Palouse, Washington, United States
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3 Feb 2025Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire, England
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12 Jun 2025Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States
2 Sep 2024Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine, USA
30 Sep 2023Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, USA
23 Feb 2024Haghartsin Monastery, Armenia
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18 Mar 2024Elephant Rock, Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
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