In light winds, the trees swayed at around 2 to 2.3 cycles per second, with their branches absorbing much of the wind energy, protecting the trunks and roots from wind stress.

Thomas Hardy wrote that people could identify a tree by its susurration - the sound of leaves in the wind. In Radio 4's The Susurrations of Trees, producer Julian May and writer Bob Gilbert ...

However, how trees respond to wind under various forest configurations and weather conditions remains unclear. A recent study on Cryptomeria japonica plots shows that trees dissipate wind energy ...

New Theory Could Improve the Design and Operation of Wind Farms Aug. 21, 2024 — A new model accurately represents the airflow around rotors, even under extreme conditions. The first ...

Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” ...

November marks the start of king tide season, when the marine waters of Western WA get their highest astronomical high tides ...

Destructive winds during storms and cyclones often cause tree failures, especially through uprooting and stem breakage. However, how trees respond to wind under various forest configurations and ...

Vineyard owners alter some planting and harvest schedules, fishermen shift work to make up for a lack of scallops and ...

A longer duration of high-end wind gusts combined with very saturated soils and full foliage on trees resulted in an ...

The occasion of Seattle Founders’ Day used to be celebrated more regularly by the city and other local institutions.

The Straits of Mackinac are experiencing winds of sufficient force (35 - 49 mph) to require an escort of certain 'high profile' vehicles across the Mackinac Bridge.