On September 28–29, 2022, Hurricane Ian roared across Florida as one of the most potent storms ever to make landfall in the state. The category-4 hurricane brought sustained winds of 150...
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By, Sam Illingworth Liquid life seeps underground,flowing from mouth to mouthin filthy, unfit pipesthat leach,and bleed,and take.Municipal sinsspoiling the purityof water’s ritual –spreading death,disease,despair. Sodden wounds thatworsen in time,draining...
Though tropical cyclones are atmospheric phenomena, much of their fearsome power comes from the ocean. The seas are abundant sources of moisture to feed growing storm clouds. Just...
The technical definition of “rapid intensification” of a tropical cyclone is a storm with winds that increase by at least 55 kilometers (35 miles) per hour in a 24-hour...
Observational and modeling studies identify the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East as a prominent climate change hotspot associated with weather extremes that have major impacts on society. The responses...
Research reveals that a seesaw climate pattern similar to El Niño could emerge in the Indian Ocean as early as 2050, which could cause floods, storms and drought to...
September 8, 2022. The scorching weather of summer 2022 has left much of the Northwestern United States primed to burn with wildland fire. In early September, the northern Rocky...
September 6, 2022. In early September 2022, a long-lasting heat dome settled over the U.S. West and brought scorching temperatures that set all-time record highs. The extreme heat fueled wildfires and...
By, Sam Illingworth. Sep 2, 2022. Sleek frames glisten in the surf,iridescent blues and greysskimming waves withjutting beaksand toothy grins.Dorsal fins line up in pairsto start the dance,weaving overlapping...
Satellite image taken from International Space Station, on August 31, 2022. For most of 2022, the world’s ocean basins have been relatively quiet and free of tropical cyclones. This...