weather

Get to know the flurries and flakes on a deeper level.

The Zavaritskii Caldera on Simushir Island, the site of a climate-altering 1831 volcanic eruption, as seen from the International Space Station.

Scientists have long suspected that a gigantic eruption was behind the strange atmospheric phenomena of 1831. Scientists have finally figured out which volcano blew its top.

A tugboat on the Thames near Tower Bridge in heavy smog, 1952.

Heavy fogs have long been a part of life in London. But the darkness that enveloped the city on December 5, 1952 wasn’t your typical pea-souper.

Knowing how to prevent frozen pipes—and what to do if one freezes or bursts—is important information for homeowners.

Frozen precipitation comes in many forms, and they all pose unique threats.

Dogs have built-in fur coats, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get chilly during their winter walks.

Experts say that it pays to proceed with caution.

Worried about the health risks that come with shoveling show? Here's what you need to know, plus a few tips for how to do it safely.

Cultures around the world performed rituals on the winter solstice for the return of the sun. While some of these celebrations have been left in the past or absorbed into other winter festivities, others are still celebrated to this day.

Mountaineers making their way to the summit out Mount Everest.

From the world’s tallest peaks to its deepest lakes and beyond

Don't believe everything you've been told about lightning.

From the color of snow to the shape of rainbows, weather breeds a lot of misconceptions.

Jack Frost pops up in a number of wintery tales.

Most iterations of Jack Frost see him clad in icy blue and white, and as well as being responsible for nose-nipping, he’s also credited with creating frost. But where exactly did this mythical cold-weather figure originate?

Please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened.

The effects of weather disturbances and resulting turbulence can be widespread. Airplane passengers might want to pay more attention to that fasten-seatbelt sign.

Americans have no lack of idioms for snow and other features of winter weather. Here are 15 regional terms you should know.

The Big Apple draws a big crowd every time the winter season hits.

Planning a holiday vacation retreat? Here are the top winter destinations to hit up, regardless of whether you prefer warm or cold weather.

Northern states, such as Alaska and Minnesota, will likely see snow on Christmas.

Don’t let sitting in traffic become your holiday experience.

Choosing the wrong time to hit the road can make your Thanksgiving a traffic nightmare. Here’s how to avoid it.

Members of Robert Falcon Scott's 1910-1913 expedition to reach the South Pole.

Here's how to tell frostbite symptoms from hypothermia symptoms.

They are several differences between the two.

Tsunamis and tidal waves may look similar, but they differ in crucial ways.

Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed in a remote location in Chile’s Andes Mountains on October 13, 1972—and those who made it through the crash would need to resort to desperate measures to survive.