December 26, 2023

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Hibernia: The Land of Winter Hibernia: The Land of Winter

In ancient Greek and Roman times, the lush emerald isle of Ireland was called out for its long frosty seasons.

     
Frosty the Volcano Frosty the Volcano

The Alaskan stratovolcano has not come to life in thousands of years.

     
“Icicle” Town “Icicle” Town

The name “icicle” frequently shows up in and around the Bavarian-inspired town of Leavenworth in Washington state.

     
Sea Ice Delivery from the Arctic Circle Sea Ice Delivery from the Arctic Circle

The Labrador Current transports ice southward, where it melts in warmer open water.

     
Wintry Florida Wintry Florida

The state's balmy winter weather influenced the names of multiple central Florida communities.

     
A Lake Born out of an Earthquake A Lake Born out of an Earthquake

Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee formed as a result of shifts in Earth's surface.

     
Heat Blankets Australia, Fuels Bushfires Heat Blankets Australia, Fuels Bushfires

An early summer heatwave contributed to the country's already active fire season.

     
     
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