November 16, 2008

High Pressure Havoc


This time of year, a high pressure in the Great Basin wrecks havoc in Southern California. It creates the infamous Santa Anna Winds. As you know, over 22,000 people were evacuated in the SOCAL fires as hundreds of homes have been destroyed. What exactly are the Santa Anna Winds and how do they work? Click on the small graphic for a real nice, simple explanation. It's one of the best such simple explanations I've ever seen--definitely a keeper.

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