Category: Legends of Meteorology
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Legends of Meteorology – Vilhelm Bjerknes
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The legend is Norwegian youth learn to ski before they walk and Bjerknes was no exception. It seems to have become very clear early on, however, that he was not destined to win the Olympic Biathlon or ski jump gold medals at the Olympic games.
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Legends of Meteorology – Ted Fujita
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All of Fujita’s best-known work emerged from his intense and comprehensive observational tenacity. He discovered the existence of ‘suction vortices’, which are small mini-tornadoes that circulate about the parent tornadic vortex, literally pulling up trees, barn animals, and structures.
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Legends of Meteorology – Benjamin Franklin
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Certainly not one of the most prolific lists of meteorological accomplishments, but this guy was busy doing other things. And, Franklin didn’t have modern observation networks, satellites, or other cool things to help develop his theories and experiments. He was very curious, perceptive, and open minded – qualities of a great scientist.
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