It's the perfect fuel for storms: warm ocean water, at least 80° Fahrenheit. Without it, powerful storms like Andrew, Katrina, and Ian would never have formed.
Plants & Animals
Aug 27, 2023
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NOAA scientists have tracked a steady climb in ocean temperatures since April 2023, which is causing unprecedented heat stress conditions in the Caribbean Basin, including waters surrounding Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Environment
Jul 17, 2023
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On Tuesday, as the United States commemorated its 247th birthday, the planet experienced its hottest day on record—this according to data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction and calculations by the ...
Environment
Jul 10, 2023
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Scientists have warned that 2024 could mark the year when global warming exceeds 1.5℃ above pre-industrial levels. They attribute these predictions, at least in part, to the emergence of an El Niño event.
Environment
Jun 29, 2023
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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused a small tsunami to wash ashore on South Pacific islands Friday. No damage has been reported, and the threat passed in a few hours.
Environment
May 19, 2023
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Researchers from Kyushu University and Asahi Kasei Corporation have developed a new way to estimate the age of microplastics found in the upper oceans. The method involves a combination of analyzing plastic oxidation levels ...
Environment
May 15, 2023
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Kelvin waves, a potential precursor of El Niño conditions in the ocean, are rolling across the equatorial Pacific toward the coast of South America.
Earth Sciences
May 15, 2023
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Imagine if sending your science experiment 70,000 ft in the air just took painter's plastic, tape, a dash of charcoal dust, and plenty of sunlight.
Planetary Sciences
May 11, 2023
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A five-year study into the impacts of sea-level rise on the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (HBNP) predicts 88% of the preserve's usable beach will be underwater by 2030.
Ecology
May 11, 2023
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For many people, there are few sounds as relaxing as ocean waves. But the sound of the seas can also convey deeper emotions and raise awareness about pollution.
Environment
May 10, 2023
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