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A new study by Colorado State University's Paul DeMott confirms that sea spray aerosols from oceans have a unique impact on cloud formation and duration. These particles initiate the formation of ice and affect the composition and radiative properties of clouds, which in turn influence climate and precipitation.
Reduced storm activity over mid-latitude regions leads to more persistent heatwaves and droughts, while also increasing the likelihood of record-breaking cold temperatures. This study highlights the sensitivity of regional weather conditions to changes in large-scale atmosphere dynamics.
Tropical Depression Melor formed in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean close to Yap island, consolidating with powerful thunderstorms and cloud top temperatures exceeding -63F. The storm is expected to strengthen to 60 knots before landfall in the eastern Philippines on Dec. 14.
A recent study published in Frontiers in Earth Science found that climate change is likely to increase the input of black carbon to the Arctic Ocean. The team, led by University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Aron Stubbins, discovered that black carbon stored in Arctic soils is being exported to the oceans.
Tropical Storm In-fa was becoming an extra-tropical storm as it tracked toward the island of Iwo To, Japan. The storm battled wind shear and retained hurricane-force winds, moving east-northeast at 12 knots.
Tropical Storm Annabelle formed on Nov. 21 with NASA's Terra satellite capturing its development, intensified winds reaching up to 67 mph/108 kph. The storm weakened on Nov. 23 as cloud tops warmed, indicating a decrease in convection and tropospheric height.
Typhoon In-fa has become elongated to the northeast with powerful thunderstorms surrounding its cloud-filled eye. The storm is expected to weaken over the next couple of days and approach the island of Iwo To, Japan on Nov. 26.
Tropical Storm Rick weakened into a post-tropical cyclone, with NASA's RapidScat instrument detecting strongest winds on its eastern side. The remnant low is expected to dissipate in a few days, with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph.
Tropical Storm Rick strengthened into a tropical storm on Nov. 19, becoming the 21st of the Eastern Pacific Ocean season. The storm joined an elite group of late-season storms, with only three tropical storms forming later than this date since reliable records began in the early 1970s.
Tropical Depression 21E formed southwest of Mexico's western coast on November 18. The storm is expected to strengthen and become a tropical storm by Thursday, with a turn towards the northwest.
Researchers have finally tracked adult American eels in the Sargasso Sea, solving a 100-year-old mystery. The study reveals that eels use magnetic field detection to navigate their 2,400km journey from Nova Scotia to the reproduction site.
NASA's RapidScat detected moderately high winds over a broad area in the Gulf of Mexico, with sustained winds near 40 mph/64 kph, just south of Louisiana. The hybrid system's cloud cover extended from Florida to Louisiana and into the Mid-Atlantic States.
A University of British Columbia study found that major swaths of the ocean must be protected to reach global biodiversity targets. Currently, only 16% of protected areas are designated as 'no-take' zones, which are crucial for conserving marine life.
Hurricane Olaf remains a major hurricane with sustained winds near 115 mph, moving northward towards the Hawaiian Islands. Swells generated by the storm will produce life-threatening surf along east-facing shores.
Typhoon Champi is experiencing vertical wind shear, resulting in its elongation. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts the storm will weaken and transition to an extra-tropical system on October 24.
The 26th Northwestern Pacific Tropical Depression formed on October 22, 2015, near Wake Island. It had maximum sustained winds of 28.7 mph and was moving north-northeast at 23.0 mph.
Tropical Depression 19E is showing signs of organization in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with a large area of convection near its center. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later today and a hurricane over the weekend.
The Digital Atlas of Ancient Life app enables anyone to discover and classify fossils with the eye of a scientist, featuring pictures, maps, and information on fossil origins. The app is available for download and can be used by farmers, amateur paleontologists, teachers, and biologists to learn about fossils in the field.
Tropical Storm Koppu formed in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on October 13, strengthening into a tropical storm within hours. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached near 40 knots (46 mph/74 kph) and is expected to intensify steadily towards the Philippines.
A rare tropical depression has formed exactly between Baja California and Hawaii, with NASA detecting its formation using NOAA's GOES-West satellite. The system is moving westward at 14 mph and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Sunday, October 11.
NASA and NOAA satellites tracked Hurricane Joaquin's movement through the northern Atlantic, revealing powerful thunderstorms and cloud top temperatures of -63F/-53C. Swells generated by the storm will continue to affect Bermuda and the US Northeast coast.
Tropical Storm Oho formed near Hawaii on October 3, with strongest winds detected on its southeastern side. The storm is expected to intensify and move northeast, potentially affecting the US.
Tropical Depression 8C formed near Hawaii on October 3 and quickly weakened to a post-tropical cyclone. The GOES-West satellite captured its final image as it tracked west through the Central Pacific Ocean before dissipating.
The Ocean Conservancy's report outlines specific land-based solutions for reducing ocean plastic waste, including a four-point plan to cut leakage by 45% in 10 years. The report estimates a total cost of $5 billion and significant returns to the global economy.
Tropical Storm Niala formed after experiencing wind shear, according to NASA's Aqua satellite data. The storm moved through warm waters and intensified into a tropical depression before strengthening into a tropical storm.
Ocean cells differentiate environmental contexts, which are then sent to the hippocampus for memory formation. The entorhinal cortex plays a crucial role in context-dependent learning, and understanding Ocean cells' contribution may help diagnose Alzheimer's disease.
Tropical Storm Ida's wind shear is pushing clouds and strongest storms to the east and northeast of its center, with coldest cloud tops reaching -63 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm remains over open ocean, with forecasters predicting a slow eastward motion followed by a turn towards the north later on September 24.
Tropical Storm Ida was observed by NASA's Terra satellite as it meandered in the Central Atlantic Ocean due to wind shear. The storm's movement is expected to change after a couple of days, with wind shear decreasing and Ida moving slowly to the north-northwest.
Tropical Storm Krovanh has a 'comma shape' with thunderstorms stretching over the northern Marianas Islands. Maximum sustained winds near 55 knots are expected to reach 115 knots on Sept 18 before turning northeast, becoming extra-tropical.
A study by the University of Queensland found that over half the world's sea turtles have eaten debris, including plastics and other human waste. This poses a significant threat to their survival due to blockages or toxic chemical releases.
NASA's RapidScat instrument captured the strongest sustained winds in Tropical Storm Jimena near 25 meters per second on its northern side. The storm is forecast to weaken and turn west by September 10, affecting the Hawaiian Islands with large swells and surf.
Tropical storm Grace has weakened to a depression in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean after just three days of formation. NASA's GPM satellite found only scattered areas of light rain in the system.
Tropical Storm Etau formed near Iwo To, Japan on September 7 and was approaching Japan by September 8. The storm made landfall near Kyoto, Japan late on September 8/early September 9 and is forecast to dissipate due to land interaction.
Typhoon Kilo's maximum sustained winds reached near 86.3 mph on September 4, 2015, with the storm centered near 23.4 North latitude and 175.7 East longitude. NASA's MODIS instrument aboard Aqua satellite provided a close-up of Typhoon Kilo's eye on September 3, revealing high clouds covering most of it.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured an image of Hurricane Ignacio with a re-developed eye and thick thunderstorms. The storm is moving northwest towards the north on Friday, with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph.
Typhoon Kilo is moving slowly through the Northwestern Pacific Ocean with maximum sustained winds of near 90 knots. The storm is expected to re-strengthen and peak in intensity by September 6.
Typhoon Kilo was classified as a Category 3 storm after crossing the International Date Line. NASA's Aqua satellite captured images of its clear eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The typhoon is currently moving northwest and poses no threat to land areas, but is expected to intensify into a Category 4 storm by September 4.
Research reveals almost 100,000 tiny microbeads can be released with every application of certain facial scrubs, contaminating oceans. The study estimates up to 80 tonnes of unnecessary microplastic waste could enter the sea each year from UK cosmetic use.
A new tropical depression formed in the Central Pacific Ocean on August 20, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing its infrared image on August 21. The system is moving northwards and is expected to curve northwest by August 22.
A new tropical storm, Kilo, has formed in the Central Pacific Ocean, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing its development on August 20. The storm is expected to strengthen over the next couple of days, moving west-northwest at 16 mph.
The 2015 Atlantic season's first hurricane, Danny, was detected by NASA as it intensified into a tropical cyclone. The storm is moving west-northwest at 12 mph with sustained winds of near 75 mph.
A new study by Tohoku University researchers found that meteorite impacts can create nucleobases and amino acids, essential components of life. The team's hypervelocity impact experiments revealed the formation of two types of nucleobases and nine proteinogenic amino acids.
The fourth Atlantic Tropical Depression formed on August 18, 2015, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing its visible image. The depression is expected to gradually strengthen over the next 48 hours and become a tropical storm by August 21.
A NASA animation showcases Hurricane Hilda's weakening phase, from a hurricane to a low-pressure area, as it moves towards Hawaii. The storm encountered wind shear, leading to its dissipation.
Tropical Depression 17W was born in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on August 14, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing its formation. The depression is currently drifting north at 6 mph and is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm over the next few days.
Tropical Depression 16W was born in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean when NASA's Aqua satellite captured an image on August 14. The depression had maximum sustained winds near 30 knots and was moving west at 5.7 mph, heading towards the Northern Marianas.
A new study provides more accurate estimates of worldwide mercury pollution, revealing Asia produces over double the previous estimated amount. The research uses a top-down approach combining measured air concentrations with a global simulation to calculate mercury emissions, improving estimates and refining pollution-control strategies.
Tropical Depression Felicia made landfall on Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Islands, southwest of Baja California, Mexico. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 35 mph, and it is forecast to weaken into a remnant low by Saturday.
Tropical Storm Felicia formed over 400 miles southwest of Baja California's southern tip on July 23, 2015. The storm strengthened into a tropical storm near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 114.9 West, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph.
A study suggests that massive changes in the oceans' future could lead to a fundamentally different type of production regime. Rising CO2 emissions could result in a shift from phytoplankton-driven primary production to heterotrophy, leading to changes in nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration.
Post-Tropical Storm Claudette's winds weaken significantly due to cold sea surface temperatures, according to NASA's RapidScat measurements. The storm's intensity is predicted to drop rapidly as it moves northward over the Northern Atlantic Ocean.
Tropical Storm Enrique was located near latitude 17.3 North, longitude 129.0 West on July 14, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and a central pressure of 1003 mb.
Tropical Storm Halola has tracked west-northwestward at 11 knots (12.6 mph/20.3 kph) and is forecast to intensify as a typhoon on July 15.
Typhoon Nangka is generating very rough seas with wave heights to 45 feet, moving in a north-northwesterly direction. NASA monitored the typhoon's movement on July 13, capturing visible images of strong thunderstorms and a visible eye.
Tropical Storm Ela formed in Eastern Pacific and became Central Pacific's first named storm, battling wind shear to survive. The storm has maximum sustained winds near 40 mph with higher gusts, and is forecast to weaken due to persistent wind shear.
A new tropical depression has formed in the Eastern Pacific, crossed into the Central Pacific Ocean, and is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours. The system's movement will be influenced by trade winds, potentially leading to weakening and a westward shift.
A new study warns that global warming could force fish to migrate 65% faster, impacting biodiversity and ecosystem functions. The research highlights the need for reducing emissions to mitigate these effects and protect marine ecosystems.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Depression Chan-Hom on June 30, revealing thunderstorms wrapping into the low-level center from the north and west. The depression is expected to strengthen to tropical storm status and move northwest, passing north of Fananu.
A new tropical depression has formed near the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean, affecting some islands and extending the Southern Pacific cyclone season. The depression is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm before moving south over Guadalcanal.
Scientists discover that mass extinction event triggered by asteroid strike led to the rise of ray-finned fishes as the ocean's most diverse and dominant vertebrates. The abundance of ray-finned fish teeth began to explode after the extinction event, becoming eight times more abundant in 24 million years.