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Tropical Cyclone Fletcher has brought heavy rain to coastal areas in western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology expects further rainfall over the next couple of days, with maximum sustained winds estimated at 30 knots/34.5 mph.
Tropical Depression Kajiki is bringing heavy rainfall to an already soggy area in the central Philippines. The depression was captured by NASA's Aqua satellite, showing powerful storms and high cloud tops, with winds sustained at 16 mph.
TRMM satellite data revealed moderate to heavy rainfall rates of over 31 mm/h as Tropical Storm Dylan approached the Australian coast. The storm made landfall on January 30 and was quickly weakening as it moved inland.
System 91S is a tropical low-pressure area located northeast of Maputo, Mozambique, with heavy rainfall rates occurring over the Mozambique Channel. Wind shear has increased, causing the system to elongate and reducing its chances for tropical development.
The TRMM satellite monitored a System 91S tropical low in the Mozambique Channel, showing intense rainfall and towering thunderstorms. The analysis suggests a medium chance of development over the next 24 hours.
A 27-year study found that climate change is a major cause of chick death in Magellanic penguin colonies, with an average of 65% of chicks dying per year. The rising frequency of storms and heatwaves is particularly detrimental to young penguins, who struggle to regulate their body temperature.
A new recording system at the University of Southern Denmark has revealed two bat species not believed to live in the area, including Nathusius' pipistrelle and the Danish pond bat. The monitoring system also found that bats often fly in the rain and their activity slows down when weather is clear and cool.
Lingling, a tropical cyclone affecting the central and southern Philippines, has finally wound down after bringing heavy rainfall. The storm's maximum sustained winds were down to 25 knots/28.7 mph/46.3 kph on January 20.
NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites continue to monitor the movement of System 94S, a stubborn tropical low pressure area affecting Western Australia. The system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, including flash flooding, to parts of the region.
Scientists predict a doubling of extreme El Nino events as the world warms, leading to increased heat waves and droughts. The research found that the eastern Pacific Ocean will warm, causing massive changes in global rainfall patterns.
NASA's Terra satellite tracked System 94S, a tropical low, moving inland from the Northern Territory into Western Australia. The system brought heavy rainfall to the region, exceeding 50mm at Sturt Creek in the Interior Region.
The TRMM satellite has provided critical data on the devastating floods and landslides triggered by System 91W in the Philippines. The analysis revealed extremely high rainfall totals of over 1,168mm near northeastern Mindanao, causing 34 reported deaths.
System 94S continues to track over Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with NASA's Aqua satellite detecting powerful thunderstorms northwest of the low-pressure center. Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for the region, with some storms potentially producing heavy rain rates.
System 91W continues to bring floods and heavy rainfall to the central and southern Philippines, causing 31 deaths and 36 injuries. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts a high chance of System 91W becoming a tropical depression within 24 hours.
The TRMM satellite provided detailed time series data on Tropical Cyclone Ian, capturing its intense rainfall rates of over 169 mm/hour around the eye. The satellite's data revealed a well-defined eye wall with powerful thunderstorms reaching heights of up to 15 km.
Tropical Cyclone Colin is losing organization and strength due to cooler sea surface temperatures and increased vertical wind shear, with most precipitation occurring on its southern side. The storm is expected to weaken into a cold-core low pressure area in the next couple of days.
NASA's TRMM satellite measured heavy rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour in the northeastern Van Dieman Gulf and northwestern Arnhem Region. The system is affecting parts of Northern Territory with damaging winds and heavy rainfall warnings issued.
A team of researchers from Curtin University has developed an approach to identify potential refugia in declining rainfall environments, essential for conservation efforts. They found that areas with great water run-off below granite outcrops and deeper soil may provide safe havens for biodiversity.
Tropical Cyclone Colin is experiencing heavy rainfall, with TRMM satellite data showing rates of up to 2 inches per hour. The storm is moving south-southeast towards cooler sea surface temperatures, which will cause it to weaken.
A new Tropical Depression is forming near Australia's Kimberly coast, with System 98S expected to develop into Cyclone 05S on Saturday. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are forecast for coastal areas, including gusts up to 100 km/h and heavy rain from Port Hedland to Mardie and Karratha.
Tropical Cyclone Amara is experiencing heavy rainfall, with scattered bands of moderate to heavy rain falling at rates over 76.9 mm/3 inches per hour. The storm is also producing hurricane-force winds and rough seas.
Tropical Cyclone Amara strengthened into a tropical storm after NASA's TRMM and Aqua satellites provided visible and rainfall data. The storm is expected to reach hurricane-strength by December 22 as it nears La Reunion Island, with forecasters closely monitoring its progress.
The TRMM satellite spotted powerful storms in Tropical Cyclone Madi, with rain falling at a rate of over 81 mm/hour. The storm's maximum sustained winds dropped to 40 knots after the observation, and it is expected to weaken further as it approaches landfall in southeastern India.
Researchers suggest formation of lesser mountain ranges Hangay and Altai may have driven climate in Central Asia, leading to expansion of Gobi Desert. The new data indicate that rainfall decreased by 50-90 percent over tens of millions of years, contradicting the traditional explanation.
Tropical Cyclone Madi is expected to make landfall in southern India on December 12. The storm's heaviest rainfall was observed north of its center, with rates reaching up to 2 inches per hour.
The NASA TRMM satellite tracked and analyzed heavy rainfall near tropical cyclones affecting the Philippines in 2013. The resulting animations show almost four feet of rain fell in parts of northern and central Philippines, with some areas receiving over 1,200 mm (~47 inches) of rainfall.
Tropical Depression 33W rapidly weakened, with only two isolated areas of heavy rainfall remaining. The depression was expected to move northeast and dissipate over the next day due to high vertical wind shear.
The 33rd tropical depression formed in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on December 3, 2013. NASA's satellites captured images of the storm's cloud cover and rainfall rates, showing moderate to heavy rainfall north of the center of circulation.
A University of Alberta study links rainfall to survival of wild birds in Canada, citing a long-term decline in reproduction for Arctic peregrines. The study found that over one-third of chick deaths were caused by rain, leading to hypothermia and drowning.
HS3 gathered data on the Saharan Air Layer, studying its effects on Tropical Storm Gabrielle. The mission also identified a unique hybrid core in a redeveloped storm and measured hurricane Ingrid's heavy rain and strong winds.
The project utilizes GPS-equipped cars with varying wiper systems to measure rainfall intensity, offering a promising alternative to traditional rain gauges. By analyzing sensor readings, researchers can create a more extensive network of measurement points, leading to improved flood prediction and prevention.
Tropical Storm Alessia reclaimed her title after being tracked by NASA's TRMM satellite on November 27. Heavy rainfall was observed around the storm's center, with rain rates reaching up to 50 mm/hour.
Tropical cyclone Lehar is gaining intensity in the Bay of Bengal, heading toward India's east-central coast. Rainfall rates reaching up to 64 mm/hour were measured by NASA's TRMM satellite, indicating a powerful storm with strong thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Researchers found that sulfur emissions from massive volcanic eruptions could have created widespread acid rain in the Northern Hemisphere, contributing to plant and organism extinctions. The acidity levels reached as low as pH 2 — comparable to undiluted lemon juice — potentially disfiguring plants and stunting their growth.
Tropical Cyclone Alessia made landfall in northern Australia as a weak storm, with NASA's TRMM satellite capturing mostly light rain and moderate rainfall. The cyclone dissipated quickly after crossing the Northern Territory coast, causing no damages or significant impacts.
Cyclone Helen made landfall in eastern India on November 22, with moderate rainfall expected from its northwestern edge. The storm is forecast to continue moving westward and dissipate over land within the next day or two.
Extra-Tropical Storm Melissa has weakened and is headed towards the Azores Islands with sustained winds near 45 knots. The storm's core temperature change indicates a transition from warm to cold, similar to a mid-latitude low-pressure system.
A UCSB study found that invasive plants' ecosystem impacts decrease over time, but native species may need additional assistance to recover. Long-term monitoring revealed declining nitrogen mineralization rates and reduced self-reinforcing effects on soil nutrients.
Tropical Cyclone Helen is expected to intensify and make landfall in the coastal plain of Krishna Delta in Andhra Pradesh, India. The storm's track is predicted to shift westward due to a mid-level subtropical ridge, with forecasters warning fishermen to return to shore.
Researchers developed a new statistical model to forecast summer rainfall in the Southeast, identifying key climate factors that influence rainfall intensity. The three-cluster finite normal mixture model improves accuracy for seasonal predictions.
NASA's TRMM satellite monitored Tropical Storm Melissa's transition to a tropical storm, revealing intense rainfall rates of up to 55 mm/hour. The satellite's Precipitation Radar data also showed the storm's structure, including towering convection near its center.
Subtropical storm Melissa formed in the central Atlantic Ocean on November 18, with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph. The National Hurricane Center expects it to transition into a tropical storm later in the day.
Tropical Cyclone 04B is a rapidly intensifying storm with moderate rainfall and broken bands of thunderstorms. The cyclone is expected to track slowly westward before making landfall in southern India, where it may bring significant impacts.
The study reveals that natural fluctuations in the climate system are the primary cause of differences in short and medium-term projections. Despite this, researchers have found ways to make predictions about local climate extremes for certain regions and large areas, highlighting the importance of considering regional variability.
Cyclone 03A has made landfall in Somalia, causing heavy rainfall and powerful surge, with NASA satellites tracking its movement and impact.
New research suggests that the Amazon rainforest can withstand dry conditions due to its ability to recycle moisture, reducing water stress on plants. This natural process helps mitigate the impacts of climate change-induced drought.
The Philippines has experienced devastating heavy rains from Super Typhoon Haiyan and Tropical Storm 30W, resulting in over 2300 confirmed fatalities. The storm surge caused catastrophic flooding, with waters rising up to 5.2 meters in Tacloban.
Ex-tropical storm 30W has re-developed into a low-pressure area near Chennai, India, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to make landfall within the next two days. The system is moving west-southwest at 9 knots per hour, bringing up to 10 inches of rain to northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh.
Cyclone 03A made landfall in east central Somalia on Nov. 11 with sustained winds of tropical-storm force, before moving inland where it is dissipating over eastern Ethiopia. NASA satellites captured images of the storm before and after landfall, showing concentrated thunderstorms around its center.
NASA satellites tracked Typhoon Haiyan's movement and provided rainfall data to help forecast its impact. The data showed the storm's flood potential increased significantly before its second landfall in northeastern Vietnam.
The NASA TRMM satellite captured detailed data on Super-typhoon Haiyan before it struck the Philippines, revealing sustained winds of up to 195 mph. The storm's extreme power was showcased in the satellite imagery, with a well-defined eye surrounded by moderate rain and multiple rainbands.
A NASA satellite revealed intense rainfall around Super Typhoon Haiyan's eye, with rates of over 100mm/hour. The storm's powerful winds and convection patterns indicate catastrophic damage upon landfall in the Philippines.
Typhoon Haiyan is intensifying quickly as it moves through the Philippine Sea, with rainfall rates reaching up to 50-60 mm/hour near the center. NASA's TRMM satellite provided data on the storm's northeastern quadrant, revealing some thunderstorms reached heights of over 10 km.
Tropical Depression 30W, also known as Wilma, formed and moved through the Visayas region of the Philippines. NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared images showing the depression's potential for heavy rainfall, particularly in the central Philippines.
Before hitting wind shear, NASA's TRMM Satellite observed heavy rainfall in Typhoon Krosa, with rain rates exceeding 116mm/hour. The storm weakened significantly over the South China Sea, making landfall far south of Vietnam on Nov. 5.
A new tropical depression formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on November 1, with NASA's TRMM satellite detecting moderate rainfall and NOAA's GOES-West satellite capturing cloud extent. The depression is expected to strengthen and become a tropical storm by the weekend.
A new study finds that geoengineering approaches to mitigate global warming could result in reduced rainfall and snowfall worldwide. The research suggests that these techniques would not only fail to address the root problem of climate change but also have unintended consequences, such as altered regional precipitation patterns.
Typhoon Krosa made landfall in extreme northern Luzon, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. The storm's center was located near Manila, Philippines, with maximum sustained winds of 90 knots.
Tropical Storm Raymond's maximum rainfall intensity was only about 33.6mm/hour, and its winds weakened to near 50mph/85kph on Oct. 29. The storm is expected to become a remnant low in a day or so due to cooler ocean temperatures and southwesterly wind shear.
Researchers developed a method to analyze redwood cores for climate reconstruction, revealing 50-year coastal conditions. The technique uses oxygen isotopes to detect fog and rainfall, providing insights into ocean temperatures and long-term climate change.