Chapter
The Dual Nature of Wind
41:38 - 47:48 (06:09)
The dust bowl in the 1930s resulted in terrible drought and high winds that blew all the soil westward, leading to the migration of people from Oklahoma to California. However, dust storms from North Africa, being kicked up and carried across the Atlantic, can cut down on hurricane season and keep tight systems from forming.
Clips
A discussion on the 1930s Dust Bowl in the middle of the United States that turned it into a desert and caused those who lived in Oklahoma to migrate to California, as well as a fun fact about tumbleweeds being like clothes hangers with a seed in each end to balance out.
41:38 - 43:43 (02:05)
Summary
A discussion on the 1930s Dust Bowl in the middle of the United States that turned it into a desert and caused those who lived in Oklahoma to migrate to California, as well as a fun fact about tumbleweeds being like clothes hangers with a seed in each end to balance out.
ChapterThe Dual Nature of Wind
EpisodeHow Wind Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Dust storms from North Africa can cut down on hurricane season but can also carry viruses across the Atlantic more effectively, as seen in meningitis outbreaks caused by Harmanan winds.
43:43 - 45:39 (01:55)
Summary
Dust storms from North Africa can cut down on hurricane season but can also carry viruses across the Atlantic more effectively, as seen in meningitis outbreaks caused by Harmanan winds.
ChapterThe Dual Nature of Wind
EpisodeHow Wind Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A listener sends a thank you message to "Stuff You Should Know" for their reliable, informative and positive content in a time where media intake needs to be curated to avoid negativity and bias.
45:39 - 47:48 (02:08)
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A listener sends a thank you message to "Stuff You Should Know" for their reliable, informative and positive content in a time where media intake needs to be curated to avoid negativity and bias. The listener even offered to treat the hosts with barbecue and drinks as a gesture of appreciation.