PKMN & rainy resources
It’s raining again, & Sora’s in a reading mood (I like how her eye markings look like glasses, hehe).
So, I don’t have much of a mind for science (I share Ansy’s weakness to numbers lol), but I do find it interesting! Sora could probably tell me everything I’d want to know about meteorology (she’s originally from Hoenn’s esteemed Weather Institute after all), but for now, here are some things I’ve found helpful for the casual weather fan 🌧️
The book she’s reading (“Cloud Spotting” by Pocket Nature) is a good start: this is the first weather book I owned which combines cloud facts with mindfulness. One fact that’s been on my mind lately is the fact that most weather happens only 7 miles (11.2654 km) up - mind blowing when people drive more than that in a day! I guess one way to think about it is “something that looks out of reach might be closer than you think” ☁️
NOAA (National Weather Service) - Stands for the “National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration” the best place to follow the forecast in my country. While certain folks would like to limit this resource, it would be a great disservice, especially with Hurricane Helene currently blowing through the southeast (& I just learned might reach me a little with some storms - thanks NOAA!). ☔️
MinuteEarth - An offshoot of “MinutePhysics” (quick animations teaching physics stuff in a way that even I could follow!), MinuteEarth teaches bite-sized lessons on earth sciences, including weather, & sometimes Pokémon cameos! Some of their fun rainy videos include “How Mushrooms Make it Rain”, “What Came First: The Rain or Rainforests?”, & my personal favorite, “Why Doesn’t All Thunder Sound the Same?” (if you watch it, look for Zapdos!) ⛈️
Even if you have trouble following the technical aspects of a science like me doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it. I don’t think there’s any shame in learning at the pace you learn, or in the way you learn. The important thing is that you learn! 📖🌧️













