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Cómo los atardeceres rojos de Hawái permitieron a un científico aficionado descubrir las corrientes en chorro

  • Written by Kevin Hamilton, Emeritus Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Hawaii
imageThe eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 sent volcanic dust and gases circling the Earth, creating spectacular sunsets captured by artists.William Ashcroft via Houghton Library/Harvard University

Durante la tarde del 5 de septiembre de 1883, la gente de Honolulu presenció una espectacular puesta de sol seguida de un periodo crepuscular descrito como...

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