Articles tagged with Storms
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission gathered extensive rainfall data on Louisiana storms, finding intense rainfall rates of over 3.9 inches per hour and storm tops reaching 9.9 miles high.
A solar storm in May 1967 jammed radar and radio communications at the height of the Cold War, prompting a potential military conflict. However, thanks to the U.S. Air Force's space weather forecasting efforts, the military action was prevented, and the nation avoided a disastrous nuclear exchange.
Tiny drones are programmed to apply precise dots of ink to create portraits on paper, showcasing the potential for artistic collaboration between humans and machines.
NASA's IMERG data revealed strong bands of heavy rain extending east-west over north-central Maryland, with localized areas experiencing higher rates. The area affected suffered devastating flooding, including the historic town of Ellicott City, where two people drowned and numerous cars were damaged.
Tropical Cyclone Abela formed on July 16 in the Southern Indian Ocean, with NASA's RapidScat instrument measuring winds of up to 67 mph near its center. The cyclone is forecast to move west-southwest towards Madagascar and weaken due to adverse atmospheric conditions.
Tropical Cyclone Blas weakened to a tropical depression before strengthening into Tropical Cyclone Celia, according to a NASA satellite animation. The post-tropical cyclone dissipated in the Eastern Pacific Ocean within days of its weakening.
Researchers developed a system to predict storm damage by waves in the North Sea, focusing on densely populated areas. The model simulates waves and tidal currents, indicating interactions between waves from different directions play a fundamental role in wave climate.
New research from AGU explores the effects of The Blob and El Niño on West Coast productivity, while a Jovian moon dust study may aid future space missions. Meanwhile, a Sahara Desert study reveals electric forces lifting 10 times more dust into the air than winds alone.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission tracked Tropical Storm Danielle as it made landfall north of Tuxpan, Mexico. Heavy rainfall rates were measured at moderate to heavy levels, with some areas experiencing precipitation at rates over 41 mm/h, indicating a rapid weakening of the storm.
New research from The University of Texas at Austin reveals that aerosol particles can increase the lifespan of large thunderstorm systems by as much as three to 24 hours, depending on regional meteorological conditions. This increase in lifespan allows storms to grow larger and produce more extreme storms when rain finally occurs.
A developing tropical storm in the Bay of Bengal has caused massive landslides in south central Sri Lanka, burying three villages. The storm's heavy rainfall and intense rain bands have led to widespread flooding and mudslides, with hundreds feared buried.
Researchers will assess storm water quality and implement Low Impact Development techniques to treat pollutants, ultimately aiming to enhance the city's ability to provide drinking water for its growing population.
Scientists capture direct measurements of electron movement in magnetic reconnection, shedding light on geomagnetic storms and auroras. The MMS Mission provides unprecedented insights into the explosive phenomenon, which plays a key role in disrupting communications systems and satellites.
Acropora corals have thrived by leveraging environmental challenges, such as tropical storms, to grow and form new colonies. However, their rapid growth is vulnerable to global warming, diseases, and coral bleaching, threatening their future in marine regions.
Researchers found that storms are shrinking in space and intensifying over smaller areas, resulting in more intense peak rainfalls. This intensification is expected to lead to a significant rise in flash flooding across major urban centers worldwide.
A large-scale study of Super Storm Sandy's utility damage found that 'small' failures accounted for more than half the outage impact, defeating traditional repair strategies. The research suggests that prioritizing repairs to substations and other major facilities is not effective in restoring service quickly.
Tropical Cyclone Amos weakened and dissipated in the Southern Pacific Ocean on April 24, 2016, after being torn apart by increasing wind shear. The storm's elongation was evident in composite satellite images, with heaviest rainfall appearing in its northwestern quadrant.
Scientists can now accurately estimate rainfall amounts by understanding the size distribution of raindrops and snowflakes globally. The new data provides insight into storm growth and behavior, helping predict complex interactions that impact weather patterns.
Tropical Cyclone 16P formed in the southern Gulf of Carpentaria on March 16 with NASA's Aqua satellite capture. The storm is predicted to make landfall near the mouth of the Gilbert River in Queensland, Australia, due to expected heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
Researchers studied temperature measurements, ice core data, and ocean sediment cores to analyze fractal patterns in natural climate variations. They found that the natural climate is chaotic and can be difficult to predict, with greater fluctuations during ice ages.
A new study estimates that 1.9 billion people, or 28% of the world's total population, live closer than 100 km from the coast in areas less than 100 meters above the present sea level. By 2050, this number is predicted to increase to 2.4 billion, with 500 million people living lower than 5 meters above current sea level.
The mission aims to observe the emission of soft X-rays from solar particles colliding with Earth's upper atmosphere and neutral gases in interplanetary space. The data will help scientists understand charge exchange processes, atmospheric loss on Mars, and radiation effects on near-Earth space.
Aurorasaurus uses citizen science observations to improve short-term predictions of aurora displays and study geomagnetic storms. The project tracks auroras worldwide, providing valuable data for scientists.
A new simulation code was developed to accurately predict coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and their impact on space weather. The model successfully validated using observational data from the 2003 Halloween CME events, enabling accurate predictions of magnetic fields and arrival times.
Tropical Cyclone Winston is intensifying with powerful thunderstorms circling its center and generating heavy rainfall. Sea surface temperatures of near 31 degrees Celsius are fueling the storm's growth, with maximum sustained winds expected to reach 105 knots.
GPM's radar measured heavy rainfall in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Virginia coast, with rates exceeding 25 mm per hour. The low-pressure area also packed strong winds, generating gusts up to 65 mph, particularly across southeastern New England.
University of Washington scientists developed a mathematical model to explain the Madden-Julian Oscillation, a massive cluster of thunderstorms that affects global weather. The model predicts storm movement and formation, helping improve tropical rainstorm forecasts and medium-range global forecasts.
RapidScat satellite revealed sustained winds of 45 meters per second along the coast of southern New Jersey, causing flooding. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible-light image showing a blanket of snow stretching from Massachusetts to Missouri.
NASA satellite imagery captured a massive low-pressure system affecting the U.S. East Coast, causing heavy snow and blizzard conditions in areas like Baltimore/Washington and New England. The storm intensified over the Delmarva Peninsula before moving northeast off the coast of the Carolinas.
A powerful winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions to the Mid-Atlantic region. Snowfall totals may exceed 2 feet in some areas, including Baltimore and Washington D.C., with gusty winds and storm surge flooding also possible.
Scientists create artificial ice storm to study its effects on northern hardwood forests, including tree growth, pest and pathogen impacts, and nutrient cycling. The research aims to improve understanding of climate change's role in shaping forest ecosystems.
Tropical Cyclone Corentin developed with intense showers dropping rain at rates of over 71 mm/hour in strong storms. NASA's GPM mission provided a 3D view of the storm, revealing heights of 13 km (8 miles) in its feeder band.
The study finds that the shape of the radiation belts varies depending on electron energy levels, resulting in different structures during geomagnetic storms. The new data from the Van Allen Probes satellites provide a more detailed understanding of the dynamics, enabling scientists to create a more precise model.
Tropical Cyclone Ula transformed into an Extra-Tropical Storm after being tracked by NASA's RapidScat instrument and NOAA's GOES-West satellite. The storm's strongest winds were detected east to south of the center, while increasing vertical wind shear weakened the system.
NASA estimated rainfall over a 7-day period while analyzing satellite data from the Eastern Pacific Ocean, revealing extreme rain events affecting southern California. The analysis showed highest rainfall totals of over 4.5 inches in the eastern Pacific and 4 inches near Lake Tahoe.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured temperature data on the storm's remnant low pressure area after it made landfall in Caraga / Manay, Davao Oriental. The remnant area is expected to bring moderate to occasionally heavy rains and isolated thunderstorms over several regions.
Researchers at Colorado State University are developing smaller satellites called CubeSats to monitor storms and clouds. The project aims to demonstrate real-time storm observation and take thousands of images inside clouds to improve understanding of precipitation processes.
The US Pacific Northwest experienced extreme rainfall from Dec. 2 to 9, 2015, with areas receiving over 160 mm of rain and the open waters of the Pacific Ocean seeing totals over 310 mm. This heavy moisture was attributed to atmospheric rivers originating in the Western Pacific Ocean.
A series of low-pressure areas pummelled the Pacific Northwest from Nov. 29 to Dec. 9, 2015, bringing heavy rain and snow to western Washington and northwestern Oregon. The National Weather Service described the event as a classic atmospheric river event with subtropical moisture and upper-level disturbances affecting the region.
Scientists have successfully simulated 3D models of deep jet streams and storms on Jupiter and Saturn, revealing their dynamics and providing clues to Earth's weather patterns. The study helps clarify the origin and behavior of these features, which remain debated among researchers.
Smaller geomagnetic storms cause fluctuations in wholesale electricity prices in equatorial regions due to the amplified effects of the electrojet. The research highlights the need for scientists to investigate the infrastructure and economic implications on countries near the equator.
Researchers at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have discovered a new mechanism that speeds up magnetic reconnection, providing new insights into this complex astrophysical process. The model predicts a novel regime in which fast reconnection rates appear independent of system resistivity.
Researchers developed a computerized tool to guide stakeholders in recovering large-scale infrastructure systems after disasters. The tool, based on network science, identifies the order in which stations need to be restored, considering factors like centrality measures and station importance.
A recent study reveals that large solar storms can go undetected by current indices, which could lead to significant disruptions in power supply and communication networks. The researchers developed a new Local Disturbance index for Spain (LDiñ) to accurately assess geomagnetic perturbations in the region.
Tropical Storm 02P formed 300 miles from Fiji with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite capturing visible images of the storm on October 16. The storm is moving south-southwest at 10 knots, with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots.
A multi-agency study found that severe El Niño and La Niña events will cause an increase in storm events leading to extreme coastal flooding and erosion. The research analyzed coastal data from across the Pacific Ocean basin and determined that all Pacific regions were affected during either an El Niño or La Niña year.
A new study quantifies the synergy of sea-level rise and big coastal storms, projecting a 4-75 fold increase in flood index across the US East coast by 2100. The combined effects of these two climate hazards could produce alarming spikes in flooding, with projections suggesting a 35 to 350 times increase in the Northeast.
A multi-agency study found that severe El Niño and La Niña events will cause an increase in storm events leading to extreme coastal flooding and erosion across the Pacific. The research analyzed data from 48 beaches across three continents, suggesting the predicted increase will exacerbate coastal erosion irrespective of sea level rise.
Researchers at UMass Amherst propose a multivariate simulation approach to assess climate-land use effects on watersheds. The study recommends increased green infrastructure and best management practices to enhance watershed resilience.
A 2009 dust storm known as Red Dawn transported soil out to sea, causing a significant marine biological response in the Tasman Sea. The study found that phytoplankton growth was stimulated by iron-rich dust, with positive chlorophyll anomalies reaching up to 0.5mg m-3.
Tropical Storm Vamco brought extreme rainfall to central Vietnam and Laos, resulting in flash floods and landslides. The NASA GPM mission measured over 220 mm of rainfall along the storm's path, highlighting the importance of monitoring heavy precipitation events.
A $475,000 grant will support a study examining the huge amount of particulate organic nitrogen transported downstream during intense storms and its impact on freshwater streams and rivers. The researchers aim to understand how this contributes to the overall nitrogen load and what happens to the particulate materials.
Researchers found that wind blew dust from the Mu Us Desert into the Loess Plateau, creating a massive accumulation of consolidated dust. The plateau is not static but slowly moving downwind due to wind erosion, and linear ridges on its top are also sculpted by the wind.
A historic storm triggered widespread flooding in Colorado's Front Range, causing massive landslides and rapid debris flows that transported hundreds of years' worth of accumulated sediment. Researchers used high-resolution topographic maps to measure the effects of extreme weather on erosion rates.
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.
Several fire complexes are currently active in Northern California, including River, Fork, South, Route, and Mad River, with total fires numbering over 40 in the Fork Complex alone. Damage assessments are ongoing, and crews are working to contain fires and protect structures.
NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of Tropical Depression Iune as a elongated storm before dry air affected it. The depression is expected to become a post-tropical remnant low and dissipate by July 15.
Tropical Storm Dolores has lingered off Mexico's southwestern coast, bringing a tropical storm watch for several regions. Maximum sustained winds near 65 mph are expected to produce 2-4 inches of total rain accumulation along the coast.
Tropical Depression Chan-Hom made landfall just south of Pyongyang, North Korea, on July 12. The depression weakened to a remnant low pressure area and is expected to dissipate by July 14.
The coldest thunderstorm cloud tops measured were near -63 Fahrenheit, indicating high uplift and potential for heavy rain. Tropical Depression 10W is expected to intensify as it passes just northwest of Luzon, northeastern Philippines.