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January 26, 1854
South Carolina Temperance Advocate
Charleston, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
During a snow storm in Royalston, Vt., whirlwinds formed snow balls in the air that grew and fell over an acre, ranging from 1 to 20 inches in diameter.
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Snow Balling on a Large Scale.—A singular phenomenon occurred at Royalston, Vt., during a recent snow storm. While it was snowing fast and the wind high, a white appearance in the air resembling a flock of wild geese was observed, but it was soon ascertained to be balls of snow collected in the air by a thousand whirlwinds. They increased in size and number for about twenty minutes, when they fell to the ground, covering something more than an acre. On examining the spot where they fell, balls were found from one to twenty inches in diameter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Snow Balls
Whirlwinds
Snow Storm
Royalston Vt
Where did it happen?
Royalston, Vt.
Story Details
Location
Royalston, Vt.
Event Date
During A Recent Snow Storm
Story Details
A white appearance resembling wild geese was observed in the air, ascertained to be balls of snow collected by whirlwinds, increasing for twenty minutes before falling over an acre, with diameters from one to twenty inches.