What we know—and don't—about how climate change impacts hurricanes like Ian
It's a question that follows any natural disaster, especially monster hurricanes like Ian: Was this caused by climate change?
It's a question that follows any natural disaster, especially monster hurricanes like Ian: Was this caused by climate change?
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Oct 3, 2022
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Hurricane Ian strengthened into a major hurricane on Tuesday as it headed for Florida and was on track to bring dangerous storm surge to the coast and flooding rainfall to large parts of the state. Several areas, including ...
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Sep 27, 2022
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Constructed wetlands, built to treat wastewater and stormwater runoff, act as a barrier preventing the spread of microplastics through the environment, a Griffith-led study has found.
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Sep 26, 2022
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It's been quiet—too quiet—this Atlantic hurricane season, meteorologists and residents of storm-prone areas whisper almost as if not to tempt fate.
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Aug 31, 2022
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Danielle, Earl, and Fiona have been patiently waiting their turn. Now there are signs they may come alive, possibly disrupting Labor Day weekend.
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Aug 30, 2022
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Atmospheric and oceanic conditions still favor an above-normal 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, according to NOAA's annual mid-season update issued today by the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather ...
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Aug 5, 2022
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Though it's early in the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, the number of storms is tracking behind the frenetic pace of 2021 and 2020.
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Jun 27, 2022
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Nothing drives hurricane experts crazier than the sentiment, "Oh, it's just a Category 1."
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Jun 2, 2022
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The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has officially started, and NASA scientists are working with partners at NOAA, FEMA and other organizations to help communities prepare for these storms and respond to their aftermath. To ...
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Jun 2, 2022
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A Virginia Tech meteorologist with expertise in hurricanes and tropical storms encourages people to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1 in part by finding a trusted area weather source and paying ...
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May 26, 2022
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