Category Archives: Weather, Tides & Geography

The physical world around us – weather, tides, and natural land features.

A Few Photos Before the Weather Turned

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

The Weather forecast called for our run of sunny weather to end, so we prepared by removing the firewood from the beach to the woodshed, and by taking a few photos in the evening before the weather changed.

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A Day at the Beach: Passive Solar and Wind Power at Work

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Monday, a starry morning gave way to sunshine. The wind blew a steady 25 knots from the south. It was a classic alternative energy day, one that went beyond the power coming in from the wind generator and solar array. … Continue reading →

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