Ticino Mistico

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Apr 062015
 

Ticino is the Italian flair of Switzerland, its sun-trap, a region also known for thunderstorms. The lovely landscape transforms into a mystical scenery and the city of Lugano suddenly looks like Rio de Janeiro. Wind draws bizarre reflections on the water surface of the lakes, while lightnings strike the clouds. After this storm the sky clears up fast, a new day awakes with a splendid sunrise at the Monte Rosa (Pink Mountain). The images have been taken at Serpiano, Sighignola, Ronco sopra Ascona, Monti di Motti, Monte Gambarogno, Monte Brè and Gotthard. Many thanks to Michael Gertschen (michaelgertschen.ch) for composing the beautiful soundtrack for this movie.

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How Tsunamis Work

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Feb 052015
 

TED-Ed educator Alex Gendler explains the origin of tsunamis and why the term “tidal wave” is a bit of a misnomer.

The immense swell of a tsunami can grow up to 100 feet, hitting speeds over 500 mph — a treacherous combination for anyone or anything in its path. Alex Gendler details the causes of these towering terrors and explains how scientists are seeking to reduce their destruction in the future.

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Obscene Storm Structure from South Dakota!

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Aug 082010
 

This is a video clip of the supercell that dropped the world record hailstones in Vivian, South Dakota on July 23, 2010.

It was taken near Platte, South Dakota around 90 minutes after the record stones fell. The largest stone measured had a diameter of 8 INCHES and weighed in at just under TWO POUNDS!

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