Articles tagged with Storms
A new study found that gray whales are more likely to strand themselves on days with high sunspot counts, suggesting a disruption to their magnetoreceptive sensor. This suggests that solar storms may cause whales to become disoriented and lose their magnetic sense.
Scientists are developing new ways to mitigate climate change while enabling people and ecosystems to survive and thrive. Researchers are reengineering crops to increase yield and resist disease, modifying coral DNA to make reefs more resilient, and creating innovative solutions for cities to protect infrastructure from extreme weather.
A $500,000 NSF grant funds a national Research Coordination Network to synthesize insights from existing coastal resiliency projects. The Estuarine CoPe RCN aims to propose bold new strategies integrating ecosystem enhancement and recovery to protect coastal communities and infrastructure.
A new study by the University of Warwick and British Antarctic Survey analyzed magnetic field records to detect super-storms over the last 150 years. The analysis shows that 'severe' magnetic storms occurred in 42 out of 150 years, and 'great' super-storms occurred in 6 years out of 150.
A Chinese research team has developed a new technique that enables super-resolution microscopy of living cells with unprecedented speeds and resolutions. The approach, which combines ghost imaging and compressive imaging, can capture processes in living cells on millisecond time-scales with spatial resolution of tens of nanometers.
A University of Washington atmospheric scientist will lead a NASA field campaign to fly through major snowstorms along the East Coast, observing snow as it forms in clouds to help with satellite monitoring. The goal is to understand how snow distributes unevenly across the storm and improve forecasts.
Researchers found that sediment and particulate nutrient impacts to the Bay occur mostly during high-flow events like major storms, but the Bay is resilient in the long run. Sediment delivery to the mid-Bay region is relatively small, minimizing potential impacts on water quality.
Researchers have discovered a complex storm system in Saturn's north polar atmosphere, with features suggesting they are caused by convection in deep water clouds. The storms were found to be long-lived and high-intensity, unlike those on Earth, and appear to have formed at a rate of one every 30-60 years.
A team of researchers analyzed data on large nearshore waves to provide insights that could help design coastal structures better withstand destructive waves. The study found that the extreme waves in shallow waters tend to be smaller than rogue waves in deep water but have similar characteristics.
Strong winter dust storms and a prolonged cold winter season likely contributed to the collapse of the Akkadian Empire in Mesopotamia. The empire's settlements were suddenly abandoned around 4,200 years ago due to agricultural failures and social instability caused by frequent shamals and dry spells.
A research team at the University of Tsukuba studied ancient cuneiform tablets and matched them with tree-ring radioisotope data to identify three possible magnetic storms that occurred around 679-655 BCE. This work may help modern astronomers predict future solar flares or coronal mass ejections.
The study found that removing invasive mice from the Farallon Islands would reduce the presence of overwintering burrowing owls, which in turn would decrease mortality rates among ashy storm-petrels. The researchers project a stable or increasing population trend for the threatened bird species.
NASA's Terra satellite captured a visible image of newly formed Tropical Depression 11 over the western Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 17. The storm briefly strengthened into Tropical Storm Imelda, making landfall near Freeport, Texas, and triggering a Tropical Storm Warning.
Research found that people experiencing storm and flood damage are about 50% more likely to experience poorer mental health, even when the damage is minor. The study suggests that climate change will increase the frequency and intensity of storms and floods in the UK, highlighting the need for mental health support.
Tropical Storm Podul is expected to make landfall on August 29 in central and north Vietnam. The storm is currently located about 108 nautical miles north of Da Nang, Vietnam, with maximum sustained winds of 35 knots.
Tropical Depression Erin's strong northwesterly vertical wind shear pushed most of its clouds and thunderstorms southeast, weakening the storm. The cyclone strengthened into a tropical storm despite the wind shear, but weakened back to a depression by 11 a.m. EDT.
A new model forecasts dusty conditions with 63% accuracy over the southwestern US and 71% in the Great Plains. High levels of airborne dust can affect health, transportation, and agriculture.
A centuries-old Italian winemaking tradition is under threat from shifting rainfall patterns, leading to earlier grape harvests and reduced flavor complexity. Intense precipitation events are exacerbating the effects of global warming on premium wines.
Scientists trained a deep learning model to recognize features of individual storms that affect hail formation and size, improving prediction accuracy by up to 10%. The study highlights the importance of considering a storm's entire structure in hail forecasting.
A Finnish research team developed a machine learning approach to predict storm severity, using data from power outages and storm characteristics. The algorithm achieved promising results in predicting class 0 no-damage storms and class 3 damaging storms, with plans to refine the model for winter storms.
A new study finds that US water management systems use outdated design guidelines, leading to more frequent and severe flooding. The researchers analyzed data from over 900 weather stations and found that extreme rainstorms are happening 85% more often in the eastern US than in 1950.
Monsoon rain storms have become more intense in the southwestern United States, with a 6-11% increase in rainfall intensity since the 1970s. Climate change is attributed to these changes, as temperatures in the region have risen by 0.4 degrees F per decade.
A UTA professor is working on a new classification system for geomagnetic storms based on overall storm energy, focusing on storms with large amounts of power that dissipate in the ionosphere. This research could lead to better understanding of how space weather affects satellites and ultimately life on Earth.
A recent study published in Frontiers in Earth Science suggests that intense storms may contribute to the breakup of Antarctic ice sheets. Researchers deployed underwater sensors to record 'icequakes' indicating fracturing of the Nansen Ice Shelf, which calved into two giant icebergs during a massive storm system.
Tropical Storm Danas was detected by NASA's Aqua satellite as it moved north and away from the Philippines. The storm is forecast to pass near Ishigakijima island on July 18 and is expected to strengthen over the next couple of days.
NASA's ARIA team created a flood proxy map using satellite data from the ALOS-2 satellite, depicting areas of Louisiana likely flooded due to heavy rain and Tropical storm Barry. The map can be used as guidance to identify potentially flooded areas, but its reliability is limited over urban and vegetated regions.
Researchers found that auroral crackling sounds are generated by magnetic storms and Schumann resonances, which activate sound waves in the atmosphere. The study used data from 25 sound events measured in Southern Finland during active Northern Lights displays.
Researchers found that solar storms become more complex as the Sun's 11-year activity cycle reaches its maximum. The study could help improve forecasting of potentially hazardous space weather events with devastating consequences for modern technologies.
A recent study published in Nature Communications found that human activities contribute significantly to iron pollution in the North Atlantic Ocean. The research used isotope ratios of iron to 'fingerprint' its source and revealed that human-derived iron was present in dust samples, contradicting previous assumptions.
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a conceptual model that explains how thunderstorm clouds form dense clusters, influenced by solar irradiation and ocean temperatures. This phenomenon can impact climate change predictions and extreme weather events.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is working on three water sustainability projects in San Antonio. The projects aim to improve rain infiltration, manage water runoff, filter toxic pollutants and mitigate inner city flooding using permeable pavements and grass.
Subtropical Storm Andrea weakened and dissipated in just two days, losing its subtropical classification before reaching Tropical Storm status. The storm's location 370 km west southwest of Bermuda meant it posed no threat to coastal areas.
Andrea forms over western Atlantic on May 20, 2019, becoming 1st subtropical storm of 2019 Atlantic season. It is currently located 295 miles west-southwest of Bermuda, moving north at 5 knots with maximum sustained winds near 40mph.
Numerical modeling explains the escape of hydrogen atoms from Martian atmosphere into outer space due to water photodissociation. Seasonal winds and dust storms affect water circulation, but not in an obvious way.
Researchers mapped eight tree species in Forest Park using satellite imaging data and machine learning techniques. The data will help inform best practices for managing healthy green spaces and trimming programs to avoid power outages following storms. By analyzing tree health and species, experts can track growth rates and identify tr...
Tropical Cyclone Fani brought heavy rainfall to the region and continues to drop heavy rainfall on May 3 as it moves towards Bangladesh. The GPM mission satellite captured an overpass of the powerful storm, showing high thunderstorms stretching into the troposphere and measuring rainfall rates up to 50 millimeters per hour.
Researchers from UCL and University of Arizona developed a 'deep learning' approach called PlanetNet to detect storms on Saturn. The algorithm accurately maps the components and features in turbulent regions, revealing previously undetected atmospheric features such as ammonia ice clouds.
A new study using the PlanetNet algorithm provides unprecedented precision in analyzing Saturn's storm clouds, revealing features previously undetected. The analysis of Cassini data reveals atmospheric processes driving the storms, including dark cloud material swept up from lower atmosphere.
A team of planetary scientists used Hubble images to track the growth of a new Great Dark Spot on Neptune, finding that dark spots originate deeper in the planet's atmosphere than previously thought. The study also revealed that these storms occur with a frequency of every four to six years and last up to six years.
A new study reveals that a small number of intense storms around Antarctica control up to 60% of annual snowfall in some places. These extreme events are responsible for the marked differences in snowfall from year to year, with one event accounting for 44% of annual snowfall.
Tropical Cyclone Veronica is moving slowly west southwest along the Australian coast, with its eye just off the coast. The storm is expected to weaken below tropical cyclone intensity early Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and hazardous road conditions.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Veronica is a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 175 km/h, moving slowly southwards towards the Pilbara coast. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for the region, predicting a severe coastal impact late Saturday or Sunday.
Tropical Depression 03W has formed near the island of Yap in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. The storm is expected to maintain its general course and speed through the weekend, passing close to Koror on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds remain at 30 mph, with damaging winds expected on the north side of the storm.
A new mathematical model predicts a potentially catastrophic geomagnetic storm has only a 0.46-1.88% chance in the next decade, significantly lower than previous estimates. The researchers used historical data and measured solar surface perturbations to make their calculation.
Researchers have found evidence of a strong solar storm around 660 BC in two Greenland ice cores, with concentrations of beryllium-10 and chlorine-36 consistent with an extreme event. The estimated strength of the storm is an order of magnitude higher than any instrumentally recorded solar event.
A new study using ice cores and tree rings reveals a third massive solar storm in history, occurring in 660 BCE, with others in 775 CE and 994 CE. These rare events pose a risk to electrical grids, communication systems, and air traffic.
Tropical Cyclone Haleh is weakening due to moderate to strong vertical wind shear, causing its elongation and eventual transition into an extra-tropical storm. The storm has decreased maximum sustained winds to 75 knots (86 mph/139 kph) and is forecast to continue weakening in two days.
UD researchers study how unexploded munitions move in muddy estuaries, discovering they don't move horizontally despite intense storms. The team used fabricated munition surrogates with sensors to track movement, finding smaller munitions were buried or stuck in scour pits.
Researchers at Oregon State University found that a 10% increase in seacliff erosion due to extreme storms could lead to a 20-30% rise in bluff erosion and landslide activity. This is particularly concerning for highly susceptible coastal slopes, as they can already experience frequent slide movements.
Tropical Depression 02W has formed in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, prompting warnings for Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap States. NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data revealing areas with cloud top temperatures as cold as -80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tropical Cyclone Oma continued to intensify in the Southern Pacific Ocean, posing a significant threat to Vanuatu. NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of the storm, showing a large area of thunderstorms wrapping into the center.
The Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered new insights into the weather patterns of Uranus and Neptune, revealing dynamic atmospheres with mysterious dark storms. The observations suggest that these storms form in a similar way to Jupiter's Great Red Spot and are driven by seasonal changes.
Researchers at VTT developed a new and more accurate method for estimating the probability of extreme events, such as storms, floods, and earthquakes. The new method improves estimation accuracy, especially when data is limited, and contributes to economically optimal safety in natural hazard preparation.
Tropical Cyclone Kenanga generated powerful thunderstorms reaching high into the troposphere, resulting in extreme rainfall as confirmed by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission. The heaviest rainfall was found in the storm's southeastern quadrant, with rates exceeding 161 mm per hour.
Tropical Cyclone Kenanga was at hurricane-force when captured by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite on Dec. 18. The image showed the eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms and a large band of storms extending from the south to east.
Tropical Cyclone Owen strengthened as it moved east through the Gulf of Carpentaria towards a landfall in western Queensland. The storm was categorized as a Category 3 system with maximum sustained winds near 120 kilometers per hour.
Cameron R. Homeyer, a University of Oklahoma meteorologist, will lead a $30 million NASA-funded project to investigate the impact of summer storms on the stratosphere's chemistry. The five-year project aims to understand how these storms affect ozone depletion and the potential for increased water in the stratosphere.
Tropical Cyclone Owen's center was surrounded by intense storms with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The cyclone is expected to move slowly and may reach category 3 intensity, bringing destructive winds along the Northern Territory coast.
Researchers discovered hypoxic dead zones in urban streams, caused by erosion and nutrient runoff. The study highlights the vulnerability of freshwater ecosystems to pollution and climate change.
Tropical Cyclone Owen formed in the Southern Pacific Ocean and produced heavy downpours, with rain rates reaching over 53 mm/hour near its center. The GPM satellite captured powerful storms on the eastern side of the cyclone, dropping rain at a rate of over 94 mm/hour