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Deadly Hail and Damaging Winds: A Look at Argentina’s Record Setting Thunderstorms

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Córdoba Province in Argentina is home to the most severe thunderstorms ever recorded. Most of these intense storms last for a very short period of time but can be deadly. Little was actually known about these storms until 160 atmospheric scientists started paying attention in 2018. Using Doppler on Wheels (DOW) the scientists from the US, Argentina, and Brazil studied the storm […]
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Argentinian Ski Resort Announces Opening Date | Cerro Castor Will Be the First Ski Resort Open in South America This Season

With bad news of South American ski resorts either not opening, delaying their opening, or refusing to comment on their openings this season due to coronavirus concerns, Cerro Castor in Argentina has just announced that they will open for the winter season on August 1. Related: Record-Breaking 13-Feet of Fresh Snow Falls on the Andes as Resorts Remain Shut Due […]
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Martin Kuprianowicz |
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Mayor Postpones Opening of Cerro Catedral, Argentina After Locals Poach Uphill and Party Irresponsibly

Cerro Catedral, in Bariloche, Argentina had a tentative opening day penciled in for July 15th, 2020. But thanks to the behavior of a small few, that date has now been postponed. As snow pummels the Andes, it would have been an opening day to remember for the locals who would be allowed access. However, a number of people couldn’t wait, and […]
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Record-Breaking 13-Feet of Fresh Snow Falls on the Andes as Resorts Remain Shut Due to COVID-19

Las Lenas, argentina

Last year areas of South America had one of their driest years on record, with many ski areas closing prematurely. This year, however, is the exact opposite, with record snow accumulations across many areas. The problem being, that ski areas are remaining closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Related: 2nd Argentina Ski Resort Announces They Will Not Open in 2020 Due […]
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