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      Downtown Columbus, OH

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      Subnivean zone: how mice and voles live secret lives under the snow

      Snowpack keeps the ground near 32°F even when the air is colder. This protects mice from the elements and predators.

      Record flooding swamps Tennessee, Georgia towns after nighttime deluge

      Torrential rain over the southern Appalachians triggered a record flash flood in two Georgia and Tennessee towns. Here's why the flooding was so severe.

      Super El Niño nearing a record, and the weather pattern looks like it

      It's still gaining steam and likely to become record strong. Here's how this El Niño is already impacting weather in the U.S., including rain and temperatures.

      You've seen the flood video all over the US; here's what's happening

      The Desert Southwest and Florida have been hit by damaging flooding in recent days. Here's why that happened and if it's a preview of a super El Niño winter.

      Will super El Niño melt your white Christmas?

      Are you looking ahead to the holidays? What will likely become a record-strong El Niño could impact your odds of a white Christmas. Here's what might happen.
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