You can’t fly through the air without flying through the weather. The video above shows one way professional pilots keep us safe despite mother nature’s surprises. When wind blows across a runway, it’s logically called a "crosswind." According to aviation enthusiast and youtube uploader “flugsnug,” this pilot is battling a 50 MPH crosswind. This technique is called "crabbing." To compensate for a strong crosswind, the plane’s nose is pointed into the wind, keeping it from being blown sideways off the...

These stunning photos show the haunting images of an empty Victorian swimming pool. (Mike Jones/Caters News) Today, thousands of tourists visit to soak in warm waters and relax but during the 1900s, the golden age of swimming, English swimmers flocked to public baths like the in Birmingham, England. Lavishly decorated with red brick and terracotta and featuring arched, poolside dressing boxes, the Moseley Road Baths is one of Britain’s oldest swimming baths, and the oldest Grade II listed swimming bath...

(bhnc) Winter offers the opportunity for some beautiful photography. A winter walk or just a peek out the window can turn into a successful photo shoot when the ground is coated in snow. We asked you to share some of your best weather photos, and you blew us away with these breathtaking shots. Here are the best of the best. Have an amazing photo to share? You can . ...

Home to stunning mediterranean beaches, roman ruins, the Dolomites mountains, and ancient cities, it is easy to see why Italy often tops tourists’ bucket lists. In fact, in 2013, the country welcomed 46.4 million international visitors, reports The BBC, . (MORE: ) Italy is home to: Gradara and San Gimignano. Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, in the country, while was before its population was decimated by a 1348 plague, according to Lonely Planet. because its skyscape is characterized...

Alberta, Canada, Sept. 11, 2014. (Chris Burkard) Adventure photographer Chris Burkard has traveled all around the world capturing people interacting with beautiful landscapes in some of the world’s most remote regions. “I love venturing to remote untouched places around the globe, but also want to add the human element into these locations,” Burkard said about his love of adventure photography. “My inspiration is to capture each natural wonder as purely as possible and show them off in a way that...

Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers train topless in the snow in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang province on February 26, 2015. (STR/AFP/Getty Images) Soldiers are known to be tough but these Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers undergoing exteme winter training display incredible endurance in harsh, freezing conditions as they crawl through ice, dunk their faces in the snow and take "snow showers"— topless. The training took place inHeihe, northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, where temperatures dropped to minus 20 degrees...

A Turkish Airlines jet skidded off a runway upon landing in foggy conditions in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu Wednesday. The plane had 238 people aboard and was coming from Istanbul when the incident occurred.There were no injuries reported during the accident, officials said. Officials say passengers had bumps and bruises but no serious injuries. (MORE:) The runway was slippery after two days of rain and there was dense fog at the time. The plane was stuck in the grass...

Visitors of the Takhini Hot Springs in Whitehorse, Yukon in Canada, show off their frozen hair while bathing in a hot spa in freezing temperatures. The resort holds a 'Hair Freezing Contest' every February, when freezing one's hair can take only minutes. (Courtesy of Takhini Hot Pools) Temperatures in reached minus 30 degrees this winter but the frigid weather didn't deter bathers at the from having some frosty fun. In February, participants showed off their crazy, frozen hairstyles for the...

Lifeguards at the North Island Naval Beach in Coronado, California have had to deal with an unusual incident that goes beyond their expertise. That's because the victim isn't a struggling swimmer, but a 45 foot yacht that washed up on the beach weeks ago during a flash storm, according to Fox 5 San Diego. The luxury boat is valued at over $200,000 and has been slowly sinking as . "I've never seen anything like that in the 30 years I've...

December 1937: A car abandoned in the snowstorm that covered the Southern Counties of Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) There's no doubt that this winter has been a tough one, but imagine life before modern snow plows. Through the years, we've learned to cope with lousy weather conditions with the development of snow tires and the placement of snow removal programs in cities and suburban communities throughout the country. (MORE: ) In the 1800s and early...

For some travelers, a spring break vacation can be made or broken even before the plane takes off. Air travelers can take issue with long security lines, airport decor, restaurants, cleanliness and helpfulness of the staff. Which airports do the best job? Skytrax, a London-based aviation research institute, recently released its annual list of top airports from around the world. (MORE: ) Above you'll find the top 30 airports. You can find the. The rankings are based on more than...

Photographers David Guenther, Christopher Amat and Mike Seehagel created Great North Collective, a community for artists to share their work inspired by the Canadian landscape. Earlier this month, the three spent five days driving, hiking and flying through the Canadian Rocky Mountains to capture the beauty of the region. "We drove over 1200 km of the area and it still feels like we have barely scratched the surface," . The group drove from Southern Alberta into the Rockies. The winter...

We Love the Window Seat! A supercell thunderstorm near the Kansas/Oklahoma border on Apr. 14, 2012. (weather.com contributor joerocks) Look, we understand airline travel can be a hassle. Crowded airports, security checkpoints, squeezing your carry-on luggage into the overhead bin. Those who travel extensively for business may opt for an aisle seat, pound out some work on the flight, then head to their meeting or hotel. If you're a weather geek, there is no other option than the window seat....