Average climate in Colton, California. Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations. Earthquake activity: Colton-area historical earthquake activity is near California state average. It is 722% greater than the overall U.S. average.
Mike Powell of the United States currently holds the world record for the long jump at 8.95 meters, which is almost 30 feet! How did he jump so far? In this experiment, learn how a long jumper uses momentum from running to jump farther than the competition.
Highest jump by an insect. The highest recorded jump by an insect is 70 cm (28 in) by the froghopper (Philaenus spumarius). When it jumps, the insect accelerates at 4,000 m (13,000 ft) per second and overcomes a G-force of more than 414 times its own body weight.