Never-ending storms make for good plot twists. Could they plague Earth?
The article discusses the concept of never-ending storms as depicted in video games like The Legend of Zelda. It highlights how these storms create challenges for the game's protagonist, Link, while noting that real-world storms cannot persist indefinitely. Expert Stephanie Spera explains that geographical and wind patterns can influence the duration of severe weather events.
- ▪In The Legend of Zelda, storms can hinder gameplay by preventing Link from reaching certain locations.
- ▪Real storms are limited by physical laws and cannot last forever.
- ▪Geographical features and wind patterns can extend the duration of severe weather.
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Earth Never-ending storms make for good plot twists. Could they plague Earth? The thunderstorms in The Legend of Zelda defy earthly physics Thanks to physics, storms can't last forever here on Earth. But quirks in geography and wind patterns can prolong harsh weather. Grace Aldrich By Aaron Tremper 40 minutes ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Weather forecasts can get extreme in the land of Hyrule, in the Nintendo series The Legend of Zelda. A downpour in the coastal province of Faron, for instance, prevents Link, the game’s hero, from reaching Calora Lake.
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