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A storm is any disturbed state of the natural environment or the atmosphere of an astronomical body. It may be marked by significant disruptions to normal conditions such as strong wind, tornadoes, hail, thunder and lightning (a thunderstorm), heavy precipitation (snowstorm, rainstorm), heavy freezing rain (ice storm), strong winds (tropical cyclone, windstorm), wind transporting some substance through the atmosphere such as in a dust storm, among other forms of severe weather. Storms have the potential to harm lives and property via storm surge, heavy rain or snow causing flooding or road impassibility, lightning, wildfires, and vertical and horizontal wind shear. Systems with significant rainfall and duration help alleviate drought in places they move through. Heavy snowfall can allow special recreational activities to take place which would not be possible otherwise, such as skiing and snowmobiling. The English word comes from Proto-Germanic *sturmaz meaning "noise, tumult". Storms are created when a center of low pressure develops with the system of high pressure surrounding it. This combination of opposing forces can create winds and result in the formation of storm clouds such as cumulonimbus. Small localized areas of low pressure can form from hot air rising off hot ground, resulting in smaller disturbances such as dust devils and whirlwinds. Types There are many varieties and names for storms: Blizzard – There are varying definitions for blizzards, both over time and by location. In general, a blizzard is accompanied by gale-force winds, heavy snow (accumulating at a rate of at least 5 centimeters (2 in) per hour), and very cold conditions (below approximately −10 degrees Celsius or 14 F). Lately, the temperature criterion has fallen out of the definition across the United States. Bomb cyclone – A rapid deepening of a mid-latitude cyclonic low-pressure area, typically occurring over the ocean, but can occur over land. The winds experienced during these storms can be as powerful as that of a typhoon or hurricane. Coastal storm – Large wind waves and/or storm surge that strike the coastal zone. Their impacts include coastal erosion and coastal flooding. Derecho – A derecho is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a land-based, fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms. Dust devil – A small, localized updraft of rising air. Dust storm – A situation in which winds pick up large quantities of sand or soil, greatly reducing visibility. Firestorm – Firestorms are conflagrations which attain such intensity that they create and sustain their own wind systems. It is most commonly a natural phenomenon, created during some of the largest bush fires, forest fires, and wildfires. The Peshtigo Fire is one example of a firestorm. Firestorms can also be deliberate effects of targeted explosives, such as occurred as a result of the aerial bombings of Dresden. Nuclear detonations generate firestorms if high winds are not present. Gale – An extratropical storm with sustained winds between 34 and 48 knots (39–55 mph or 63–90 km/h). Hailstorm – A type of storm that precipitates round chunks of ice. Hailstorms usually occur during regular thunderstorms. While most of the hail that precipitates from the clouds is fairly small and virtually harmless, there are occasional occurrences of hail greater than 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter that can cause much damage and injuries. Ice storm – Ice storms are one of the most dangerous forms of winter storms. When surface temperatures are below freezing, but a thick layer of above-freezing air remains aloft, rain can fall into the freezing layer and freeze upon impact into a glaze of ice. In general, 8 millimetres (0.31 in) of accumulation is all that is required, especially in combination with breezy conditions, to start downing power lines as well as tree limbs. Ice storms also make unheated road surfaces too slick to drive upon. Ice storms can vary in time range from hours to days and can cripple small towns and large metropolitan cities alike. Microburst – A very powerful windstorm produced during a thunderstorm that only lasts a few minutes. Ocean Storm or sea storm – Storm conditions out at sea are defined as having sustained winds of 48 knots (55 mph or 90 km/h) or greater. Usually just referred to as a storm, these systems can sink vessels of all types and sizes. Nor'westers – A powerful storm coming from North-western direction, associated with heavy gusts, hail and thunderstorms. Usually occurs in Eastern India and Bangladesh in the late Spring and early Summer. Snowstorm – A heavy fall of snow accumulating at a rate of more than 5 centimeters (2 in) per hour that lasts several hours. Snow storms, especially ones with a high liquid equivalent and breezy conditions, can down tree limbs, cut off power connections and paralyze travel over large regions. Squall – Sudden onset of wind increase of at least 16 knots (30 km/h) or greater sustained for at least one minute. Thunderstorm – A thunderstorm is a type of storm that generates both lightning and thunder. It is normally accompanied by heavy precipitation. Thunderstorms occur throughout the world, with the highest frequency in tropical rainforest regions where there are conditions of high humidity and temperature along with atmospheric instability. These storms occur when high levels of condensation form in a volume of unstable air that generates deep, rapid, upward motion in the atmosphere. The heat energy creates powerful rising air currents that swirl upwards to the tropopause. Cool descending air currents produce strong downdraughts below the storm. After the storm has spent its energy, the rising currents die away and downdraughts break up the cloud. Individual storm clouds can measure 2–10 km across. Tornado – A tornado is a violent, destructive whirlwind storm occurring on land. Usually its appearance is that of a dark, funnel-shaped cloud. Often tornadoes are preceded by or associated with thunderstorms and a wall cloud. They are often called the most destructive of storms, and while they form all over the planet, the interior of the United States is the most prone area, especially throughout Tornado Alley. Tropical cyclone – A tropical cyclone is a storm system with a closed circulation around a centre of low pressure, fueled by the heat released when moist air rises and condenses. The name underscores its origin in the tropics and their cyclonic nature. Tropical cyclones are distinguished from other cyclonic storms such as nor'easters and polar lows by the heat mechanism that fuels them, which makes them "warm core" storm systems. Tropical cyclones form in the oceans if the conditions in the area are favorable, and depending on their strength and location, there are various terms by which they are called, such as tropical depression, tropical storm, hurricane and typhoon. Wind storm – A storm marked by high wi.... Discover the Storm Cloud Publishing popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Storm Cloud Publishing books.
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The Virtues of Drac
Jeannie MeekinsJack finds himself trapped in the fantasy world of Drac; a world of magic, dragons, and evil doings. The world is dying. The Talisman, which stores the elemental virtues of the rac...
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Christmas Tales 5
Storm Cloud PublishingA Christmas themed collection of short stories and poems for kids 812 years.Disaster in Santa's workshop, mischievous leprechauns at school and the local wildlife attending Christm...
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Short Tales 5
Storm Cloud PublishingA collection of short stories from a collection of writers. Suitable for boys and girls 812 years.Start the fun and let your imagination run wild. From old ghosts to meeting new fr...
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Meg Helps Out
Jeannie MeekinsWhen Meg's teacher tells his class about the poor children in Africa, Meg wants to help. But how?In a world with so many large problems, this story shows how one child can make a d...
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Open House 3
Storm Cloud PublishingIt’s Open House at the Summer House. Put your feet up, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the warm days with a good book.A collection of short stories from a variety of writers.
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When the Dust Settled
Jeannie MeekinsWhen winning isn’t an option, the only thing you can do is survive.Set a few years after the Betelgeuse catastrophe, the repercussions of the civil war and the supernova are still ...
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Short Tales
Storm Cloud PublishingA collection of short stories from writers all around the world. Whether you like fantasy, science fiction, horror or real life drama; whether you want fun and adventure, a laugh o...
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Christmas Tales 3
Storm Cloud PublishingA Christmas themed collection of short stories for kids 812 years. Take a trip around the world, meet some new friends and join the adventures as Christmas brings out the best in e...
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Christmas Tales 7
Storm Cloud PublishingIt’s Christmas. That time of year when the turkeys are stuffed, the Tree is decorated and the presents are wrapped. When family and social gettogethers are memorable – often for th...
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Christmas Tales 4
Storm Cloud PublishingA Christmas themed collection of short stories for kids 812 years. Friends, family, elves and cheeky baked goods join in the adventures of Christmases around the world.No matter yo...
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Short Tales 3
Storm Cloud PublishingA collection of short stories from a collection of writers. Suitable for boys and girls 812 years.If you want fun and adventure, a trip to the past, the future or a world of fantas...
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Andrew and the Dragon
Sam BlakeA village is being terrorised by a firebreathing dragon. It steals young maidens and eats the young men who come after it. Ten year old Andrew is not afraid of the beast. One morni...
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Open House 6
Storm Cloud PublishingIt’s Open House in the Butterfly House, where the tiniest flutterings of ideas take flight and spread their wings into the world.Whether you lose your true love in a swamp or find ...
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The Easter Cuckoo
Jakob Hender“We need to find a way to stop the cuckoo laying her eggs in our nests,” the dunnock complained.“There’s no room for my eggs,” the wagtail added.“The baby eats all the food I can f...
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Slimming Down Santa
Jeannie Meekins“I don’t believe it!” Santa cried. “It’s the first of December and you reindeer are all over weight. Crash diets and exercise programs for the lot of you or you’ll never get off th...
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Open House 2
Storm Cloud PublishingIt's Open House at the Guitar Bar. Come in, sit down and relax. Have a drink, enjoy a meal or listen to some music. You might just find your new partner.A collection of short stori...
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Christmas Tales 2
Storm Cloud PublishingA Christmas themed collection of short stories for kids 812. There's fun and adventure, pets and friends new and old and trips into the past and to the North Pole. Stories, rhyme...
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Short Tales 2
Storm Cloud PublishingA collection of short stories from a collection of writers. Suitable for boys and girls 812 years.If you want fun and adventure, a laugh or two, or some serious action; there's sur...
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Short Tales 4
Storm Cloud PublishingA collection of stories from a collection of writers. Suitable for boys and girls 812 years.Whether you enjoy fun and adventure, exploring new and old worlds, or a trip down the da...
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Open House
Storm Cloud PublishingIt’s Open House. The light’s on, the door’s open and the coffee’s hot. Come in, sit down, put your feet up, relax and indulge in a story or two.From the depths of outer space to th...
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Through the Land of Diamonds
Jeannie MeekinsJack finds himself trapped in the fantasy world of Drac; a world of magic, dragons, and evil doings. The world is dying. The Talisman, which stores the elemental virtues of the rac...
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Open House 7
Storm Cloud PublishingIt’s Open House in the Lemur House and this little guy’s popped out looking for his new favourite read. Whether you’re a time traveller, collector, sports enthusiast, lost soul, or...
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A Fly in the Ointment
Pete GaleaWhen things seem to be going smoothly, life throws you a curve ball.Life is hard enough to negotiate. Just when you think you have it figured out, there’s always something that get...
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Sirius and the Magic Dust
Sam BlakeIt's a week before Christmas and some of Santa's elves have gotten into his Magic Dust. Now there isn't enough left to get the reindeer and sleigh off the ground, and Santa's Chris...
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Fallen Virtues
Jeannie MeekinsIn this final part of the adventure, Jack finds the last two elements to complete The Talisman. As he and his friends begin to heal the World, Septis takes and gains control of The...
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Legends of Saint Nicholas
James, JesseSaint Nicholas was a real person. Throughout his life, he helped children and the poor. He performed many miracles. Some miracles even happened after his death.Many of the legends ...
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Scully the Cat
Jeannie MeekinsScully the Cat is a rhyming story about a mischievous cat who loves to bring his family presents. His attempt at the ultimate present results in ultimate disaster.Can one little ca...
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Short Tales 8
Storm Cloud PublishingFrom the bottom of the deep blue sea to the realms of fairies and fairy tales, open up your imagination and join the fun filled adventures of kids being kids in our latest antholog...
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Short Tales 6
Storm Cloud PublishingA collection of short stories for kids 812 years.Let your imagination run wild and explore foreign lands and your own backyard, take a trip into the paranormal and maybe frighten y...
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Open House 5
Storm Cloud PublishingIt’s Open House at the lake house. Good and evil, highs and lows, life and death; it seems this year is a year of opposites.Grab your favourite drinks and snacks, settle into your ...
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Christmas Tales
Storm Cloud PublishingA Christmas themed collection of short stories for kids 812 years. There's fun and adventure, and sharing with friends. There are animals, elves and reindeer, and a look into the p...
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Christmas Tales 6
Storm Cloud PublishingA Christmas themed collection of short stories and poems for kids 812 years. Trouble in Santa's workshop, a Christmas Party no one wants to go to, and Christmas celebrations before...
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Into the Land of Clubs
Jeannie Meekins“Don’t you see? That’s why you are here.”Jack shook his head. “No, I don’t see.”“Then I’ll prove it... Where’s my Book. Bring The Book!” the King ordered.A boy, a crystal and a wor...
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Short Tales 7
Storm Cloud PublishingGrab your best friend and fly through the sky or the solar system, take a step back in time, visit an unusual place or find yourself a new pet. This year's Short Tales writers have...
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Short Tales 9
Storm Cloud PublishingFrom the tiniest insects to talking houses, from trips of imagination that can have happy or notsohappy endings, and making new friends or special memories with loved ones, this ye...
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Open House 4
Storm Cloud PublishingIt’s Open House at the autumn house and the winds of change are upon us.Change can be a good or a bad thing. It can be joyous and uplifting; it can be sad and tragic, or simply dif...
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Christmas Tales 8
Storm Cloud PublishingWhether your Christmas is touched by joy or sadness, you’re wrangling kids or elves (is there much difference?), fending off dragons or sharing dinner with your woodland friends, o...
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Shoulder of the Giant
Jeannie MeekinsCommander John Madison intercepts a message about the fate of a nearby star and notifies his superiors. They dispute his findings and are unwilling to do anything without a formal ...