What is a Nor’easter?

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What is a Nor’easter?

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Mar 10, 2014

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Nor'easters are storm systems that frequently occur in the eastern United States during winter. In this episode, Marshall explains where Nor'easters get their name, how they work and why some Nor'easters are more powerful than others. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 10, 2014

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What is a Nor’easter?

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