Our Windy World

Posted by NG Kids in News Bites on March 30, 2011
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Planet Earth has gotten windier over the last 20 years, according to a new study. Scientists looked at satellite wind measurements going back to 1985 and learned that winds have increased by about 5 percent. Very strong winds caused by storms have increased by 10 percent during the same time period. Study leader Ian Young says that it is not yet clear if our windier world is a result of global warming, or if it is a result of a cyclical pattern.

Learn more about the study on National Geographic News.

Check out ten freaky forces of nature on National Geographic Kids.


Photograph by Norbert Rosing, National Geographic

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Comments

  1. didi88
    March 31, 2011, 4:19 pm

    That’s so cool! love it!!!!

  2. hugecupcakefan11
    April 2, 2011, 7:10 pm

    omg! global warming? that is not good! can you guys imagine new york city underwater?

  3. dolphinlover
    April 8, 2011, 6:32 pm

    omg! I hate Global warming! but do love the wind.

  4. Rmish385696
    November 23, 2011, 3:20 pm

    IYrifitfxiyfxirxitrxiyfciyfciyrcuyrc

  5. barnowl24601
    April 2, 2012, 7:25 am

    Oh no! Not global warming!
    Did you know that in the next 40 years sea levels will rise by 5% not good!
    And this wind problem… Most likely caused by global warming!

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