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NASA's Aqua satellite detected powerful thunderstorms with cloud-top temperatures of -63F/-52C, indicating strong uplift and potential for heavy rainfall. The Global Hawk unmanned aircraft is gathering data on the storm, which is expected to pass over or near Bermuda, producing rainfall amounts of 3-5 inches and a storm surge of 2-3 feet.
Researchers uncover new geological phenomena, including mirror-like faults, petit-spot volcanism, and water in nominally anhydrous minerals. These discoveries shed light on the complex processes shaping our planet's surface.
NASA's HS3 mission investigated Tropical Storm Gabrielle's remnants near the Bahamas, while Aqua satellite data showed strong thunderstorms strengthening Humberto. Humberto is expected to continue strengthening and potentially become a hurricane.
A new study reconstructs climate in the South Pacific over the past 446 years, revealing more dramatic rainfall variability before the start of the 20th century. The researchers found a roughly 50-year cycle of rainfall in Vanuatu, with significant differences between wet and dry periods.
Tropical Storm Lorena is expected to bring heavy rainfall along Mexico's west coast, with the heaviest rain falling at a rate of 2 inches per hour near Culiacan. The storm's powerful thunderstorms are also producing life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.
NASA's TRMM and Terra satellites monitored cloud extent and rainfall within Tropical Storm Gabrielle. System 99L shows potential to become a tropical storm near Mexico's east coast, while System 98L remains disorganized in Eastern Atlantic.
Tropical Depression Seven strengthened into Tropical Storm Gabrielle just 70 miles south of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The storm brought heavy rains to Puerto Rico and adjacent islands on September 5.
NASA's TRMM satellite sees 'hot towers' in Tropical Depression 12E, suggesting intensification. The hot towers, which reach altitudes of up to 15 km, are associated with heavy rainfall and a higher likelihood of strengthening within six hours.
Extra-Tropical Storm Toraji brought heavy rainfall to Japan's big island, with coldest cloud top temperatures and strongest thunderstorms detected by NASA's AIRS instrument. The storm has increased in forward speed and is now being carried by a fast-moving frontal boundary across Japan.
Research from the University of Hawaii at Manoa reveals that greenhouse gases and aerosols have similar spatial patterns of climate responses, leading to changes in ocean-atmospheric feedback structures. This finding challenges previous distinctions between aerosol-induced and greenhouse-gas-induced changes in rainfall.
Researchers use mathematical models to predict vegetation pattern formation in dry environments. The Klausmeier model determines the critical rainfall level needed for banded vegetation patterns to form. This study has significant implications for land management and environmental concerns.
Heavy rainfall was recorded in western Taiwan due to Tropical Storm Kong-Rey, with rates exceeding 205mm/hour. The storm passed through the region on August 28, causing widespread flooding and damage.
Tropical Storm Juliette weakened near Mexico's Baja California on Aug 29, 2013, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph/65 kph. Two other low-pressure areas in the Eastern Pacific were also being monitored for development.
Tropical Storm Fernand's heavy rain caused mudslides in Mexico, resulting in 13 deaths. NASA's TRMM satellite gathered data on the storm's precipitation, which was used to estimate TMPA rainfall totals and monitor damages across 19 municipalities.
Tropical Storm Fernand's remnants are still streaming moisture over eastern Mexico, causing heavy rainfall and cloud cover in the region. The National Meteorological Service of Mexico expects intense and heavy rain to hit northeastern states, east and central Mexico, with a warning remaining in effect for heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Fernand formed rapidly over Mexico, with NASA's TRMM satellite detecting towering thunderstorms and heavy rainfall rates exceeding 2 inches per hour. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph at landfall, causing significant flooding and threatening life-threatening flash floods.
Tropical Depression Pewa dissipated over the Pacific Ocean on August 26, 2013. NASA satellite data revealed a significant decrease in rainfall by August 25, indicating the storm's weakening. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasted this outcome, and further observations confirmed the depression's waning life.
Tropical Storm Kong-Rey has formed in the northwestern Pacific, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing its strengthening circulation. The storm is expected to bring scattered to widespread rain showers and thunderstorms to eastern Luzon, with sustained winds of 32-39 mph/52-63 kph.
Tropical Storm Ivo is expected to bring heavy surf and moderate to heavy rainfall to southern Baja California over the next couple of days. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 40 mph/65 kph at its center.
Typhoon Trami is expected to make landfall near Fuzhou, China, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region. The storm's maximum sustained winds are near 70 knots/80 mph, with tropical-storm-force winds extending out 100 nautical miles.
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Trami and monsoon rains caused severe flooding in the northern Philippines, including Manila, resulting in three deaths and two missing. The storms enhanced each other's rainfall, bringing heavy downpours to the region.
A rare combination of atmospheric patterns drove heavy rains over Australia in 2010-11, causing seas to drop measurably. The event, linked to La Niña and the Southern Annular Mode, was a unique complex pattern that temporarily halted rising sea levels caused by climate change.
NASA satellite data revealed that Ex-Tropical Storm Utor still had a circulation after making landfall in southern China. The storm was responsible for one death and five missing persons as of August 15.
Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying in the eastern Atlantic due to strong thunderstorms and a 'hot tower' in its center, reaching maximum sustained winds near 40 mph. Research shows tropical cyclones with hot towers are more likely to intensify.
Heavy rainfall in Typhoon Utor's thunderstorm feeder-bands was detected by NASA's TRMM satellite, with rain falling at rates of over 73mm/hour. The storm strengthened over the South China Sea before making landfall in China, with maximum sustained winds reaching 95 knots/109.3 mph.
Hurricane Henriette weakened to a depression in the Central Pacific Ocean on August 11, with NASA's TRMM satellite observing its decline. Two other low-pressure areas, System 93E and System 92E, are being monitored for possible development in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
Four NASA satellites provided crucial data on Super-Typhoon Utor's rainfall rates, wind speeds, and storm strength. The data helped forecasters predict the typhoon's landfall and track its movement through the South China Sea.
NASA's TRMM satellite detected powerful thunderstorms reaching 10 miles high in Hurricane Henriette, which dropped heavy rainfall. The storm's towering clouds, known as 'hot towers,' played a role in its formation and intensification.
Researchers use NASA satellite data to track zebra movements and predict migration timing, revealing the importance of environmental cues. The study combines GPS tracking with satellite imagery and rainfall data to understand what drives animal migrations.
A new study published in the Journal of Climate reveals that the Montreal Protocol, which phased out chlorofluorocarbons in 1987, also protected global hydroclimate and prevented major disruption to rainfall patterns. The treaty's success is attributed to its impact on atmospheric circulation, greenhouse gases, and evaporation cycles.
A new study by UC Berkeley and Princeton researchers found that climate strongly affects human conflict and violence globally. Climate-related factors such as temperature and drought are consistently linked to increased personal and intergroup violence.
NASA's HS3 mission will investigate tropical cyclones using a new dual-frequency conical-scanning Doppler radar called HIWRAP. The instrument measures wind and rain in hurricanes, providing critical data sets needed for improved understanding and forecasting.
NASA's TRMM satellite observed intense bands of rain wrapping around Tropical Storm Gil's future eye, indicating strong organization. Powerful storms with rain rates over 5.2 inches per hour were detected near the storm's center, featuring 'hot towers' that could contribute to rapid intensification.
Research highlights the connection between atmospheric rivers and severe precipitation in Western Europe. A study found that these rivers are also responsible for high precipitation events in mountainous areas, with significant impacts felt as far inland as Germany and Poland.
Tropical Storm Flossie weakened as it interacted with the Hawaiian Islands, with NASA's TRMM satellite detecting a small area of heavy rain west of the center. The rest of Flossie's rainfall was light to moderate, and forecasters predict continued weakening over the next two days.
Tropical Storm Flossie brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Hawaiian Islands, with dangerously high surf expected. Satellite data shows the storm's movement and expected impact on Kona coffee crops, with moist air causing orographic lift and rain on the windward side.
The heaviest rainfall was observed at a rate of 1.2 inches per hour north of the storm's center, with most remaining rainfall being light to moderate. The storm is moving west-northwest towards Hawaii, prompting residents to monitor its approach.
Researchers at Brown University found evidence of orographic precipitation causing water-carved valleys on Mars, indicating ancient snowfall. The study's findings shed light on early Martian climate and atmosphere.
Typhoon Soulik maintained its eye just before making landfall in southeastern China on July 13, and NASA's Terra satellite captured the eye in an image. The storm caused hundreds of deaths and missing due to heavy rainfall in southern China.
Tropical Storm Chantal weakened to a remnant low pressure area over Hispaniola on July 10, with NASA tracking its demise. The storm brought heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the region, and its remnants are expected to affect Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas.
Tropical Storm Chantal is bringing powerful thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the Caribbean Sea, with a storm surge of 1-3 feet expected in affected areas. The National Hurricane Center predicts tropical storm conditions will affect Windward Islands today and Puerto Rico tonight or early Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Erick brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Mexican coast, with NASA's TRMM satellite tracking its movement. The storm weakened over the next two days, but not before causing rough surf and ocean swells that posed a life-threatening risk to southern Baja California.
Researchers at ETH Zurich found that ocean eddies have a significant impact on weather patterns, particularly in the Southern hemisphere. Warm eddies increase near-surface wind speed, cloud cover, and rain probability, while cold eddies have the opposite effect.
Tropical Storm Rumbia brought heavy rainfall to southern China with rainfall rates over 92mm/hour, impacting areas near the Gulf of Tonkin. NASA's TRMM satellite data showed intense thunderstorms streaming heavy rainfall into China from the South China Sea.
Typhoon Rumbia is bringing heavy rainfall, tropical-storm force winds, and flash flooding to southeastern China. The storm's western quadrant is interacting with Hainan Island, weakening the storm ahead of its expected landfall near Zhanjiang.
Hurricane Cosme weakened after being tracked by NASA satellites, causing strong winds on Clarion Island, Mexico. The storm was expected to continue weakening and drop to tropical depression status on June 27.
Computer simulations suggest that Indian monsoon daily variability will likely increase under future global warming, leading to severe impacts on agriculture and communities. The study's findings highlight the need for adaptation measures to account for this increased variability, such as intelligent insurance schemes.
Researchers link climate changes to bursts of technological innovation and population growth in sub-Saharan Africa. The study suggests that sudden climate shifts led to the emergence of modern human culture, symbol expression, and agriculture.
A low-pressure area has formed near the Philippines and is expected to develop into Tropical Depression 4 in the coming days. The system, named System 91W, is currently located about 355 miles east-southeast of Manila and is moving northwards.
NASA's TRMM satellite measured rainfall totals of 400-600 mm over Cuba and the southeast Gulf of Mexico, with widespread flooding reported in western Cuba. Along Andrea's track, rainfall amounts were lighter, ranging from 45-150 mm over parts of South Carolina, eastern Georgia, and coastal North Carolina.
Tropical Storm Yagi developed over the weekend of June 8 and 9 in the Western North Pacific. The storm's heaviest rain fell south of its center, with rates reaching up to 1.2 inches per hour.
Tropical Storm Andrea's extensive cloud cover blanketed half of the East Coast, with most rain occurring ahead of the storm's center. The storm is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 2-4 inches along the eastern seaboard into coastal Maine.
Tropical Storm Andrea featured towering thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures above -63F (-52C) and heaviest precipitation over the eastern Gulf of Mexico and southeastern Florida. TRMM satellite data revealed a large area of moderate to heavy rainfall in the storm's northeast quadrant, spreading over Florida.
Researchers found that aerosol pollution from the Northern Hemisphere cooled the region, shifting tropical rain bands and leading to drought in central Africa. The study used decades of historical observations and climate models to determine this global impact. The discovery highlights the remote climate effects of air pollution.
Heavy rainfall rates were detected in Tropical Storm Andrea by NASA's TRMM satellite, with rates reaching up to 5 inches per hour in the southern part of the storm. The storm intensified into a tropical storm on June 5, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph.
A study by Georgia State University researcher Jeremy Diem found that a decrease in pollution following the passage of the Clean Air Act of 1970 led to an increase in summer rainfall for the Atlanta metropolitan area. Precipitation levels dropped in the 1950s and 1960s due to air pollution, but rebounded in the late 1970s as pollution ...
A NASA satellite captured infrared imagery revealing a large area of disorganized thunderstorms and strong gusty winds over the southeastern Gulf. The system has a high chance (60%) of becoming a subtropical or tropical cyclone within 2 days, posing a threat to southern Florida.
Hurricane Barbara made landfall along Mexico's southern Pacific coast, with NASA-NOAA satellites capturing its movement and rainfall rates. The storm weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall, with remnants dissipating over the western Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Barbara strengthened into a hurricane before making landfall, but quickly weakened into a tropical depression after interacting with the Mexican coast. Satellite imagery showed cloud tops warming and thunderstorms fragmenting around the storm's center.
A tropical low-pressure system, System 92E, is developing near southwestern Mexico and may become Tropical Storm Barbara by May 28. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to consolidate and bring heavy rains to southern Mexico and western Central America.