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When thunder roars, go indoors is not just a fun rhyme. The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman has more on when it's time to pack it up and go inside during active weather.

Lightning bolts pack a serious punch; following these rules can save your life

We often see large chunks of ice floating down rivers each spring, and they can cause some serious damage. In this episode of Science Behind the Weather, Mark Robinson explains the science behind ice jams.

How ice jams cause severe flooding: Science Behind the Weather

White lines that streak across the sky following a plane are explained by Kyle Brittain.

Science Behind Contrails: Why planes leave streaks across the sky

Weather Network meteorologist Nadine Powell with the science behind turbulence. 

What airplane turbulence is and how the experts spot it

Details with meteorologist Tyler Hamilton.

The largest tides on earth, the science behind the King Tide

Kyle Brittain explains how this phenomenon occurs.

Mystical 'cloud waterfall' caught on camera in China

Kyle Brittain explains how this stunning cold-weather phenomenon forms.

Rime ice can create a winter wonderland, but how does it form?

The Science Behind ice pellets, with Meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal.

Science Behind the Weather: How Ice Pellets form

The standard 'V' formation isn't just for fun, there's a good reason birds do this and why jets sometimes follow suit.

Flying geese 'V' formation has brilliant science behind it

Jaclyn Whittal has more on this cold weather danger.

Black Ice: What is it & why is it so dangerous?

Kyle Brittain explore the science behind fall colours.

Why do leaves change colour in the fall?

With warming ocean temperatures Mark Robinson explains the concern of an increased number of hurricanes.

The relationship between hurricane strength ocean temperatures

People come from all around the world to see these stunning Canadian lakes. Kyle Brittain finds out the secret to the crisp blue colour. 

The bright blues of these iconic Canadian lakes explained

Superstitious locals in Central Java, Indonesia, worshipped a strange mass of winding clouds resembling a snake hovering close to a volcano. It was seen over the mountains in Wonosobo on September 4.

Rare 'snake cloud' hovers close to volcano 

Not all hailstones are made equal. From spikes to oblong and everything in between, Kyle Brittain explains how hail forms and takes shape. 

Have you ever seen a hailstone look like this? We explain the many faces of hail

Why does it hail so much in Alberta?  The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain explores the province's Hail Alley. 

Why this area in Canada has been called 'Hail Alley' 

A squall line looks like one very wide storm but can be multiple cells lined up side by side.  Meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal explains the science behind a 'squall line'.

A squall line can produce damaging storms, but what exactly is it?

This precipitation type can be easily confused. Meteorologist Kelly Sonnenburg has more.

What is graupel? We break down this often confused precipitation type

The Science Behind the Weather: Rainbows

A deep dive into how rotor clouds are formed. 