Articles tagged with Ocean Surface Temperature
Researchers found evidence that Pacific sleeper sharks, a large and slow-moving species, may be preying on juvenile Steller sea lions. The study used archival tags implanted in the sea lions to track their movements and found that some of the tags recorded rapid temperature changes, indicating predation.
Researchers directly observed multiple parts of Greenland's subglacial plumbing system and found that it adapts to increased meltwater over the course of the summer season. The findings suggest that a component of the system is changing in response to climate change, potentially slowing down the ice sheet's movement towards the sea.
Tropical Storm Kammuri is intensifying as it moves north-northwest through warm sea temperatures, expected to become a typhoon by Sept 27. The Suomi NPP satellite captured visible images of the storm's improving circulation and strong thunderstorms.
Scientists are using NASA's Global Hawk aircraft and satellites to study the structure of Hurricane Edouard, including its cloud tops and aerosol content. The mission aims to understand the storm's potential for heavy rainfall and track its movement.
The Suomi NPP satellite captured high-resolution infrared images of Tropical Storm Edouard, revealing very high thunderstorms and cold cloud top temperatures. The storm is moving west-northwest at 16 mph, with forecasters predicting it may become a hurricane by September 15.
Tropical Storm Fengshen, approximately as long as Japan's main island, skitters the east coast with strong thunderstorms. The storm is expected to intensify into a typhoon and undergo extra-tropical transitioning as it moves away from Japan.
The TRMM satellite calculated heavy rainfall generated by Hurricane Norbert and Tropical Storm Dolly. Rainfall totals were greater than 300 mm, affecting the open waters of the Pacific Ocean and near Mexico's western and Gulf coasts.
Tropical Storm Marie rapidly formed off Mexico's coast, with powerful thunderstorms stretching towards the troposphere. The storm is expected to intensify rapidly due to warm sea surface temperatures, potentially becoming a hurricane by Monday, August 25. Rapid intensification is predicted due to favorable environmental conditions.
Tropical Storm Lowell has strengthened in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with powerful thunderstorms surrounding its center and cloud top temperatures near -63F. The storm is expected to continue strengthening due to moderate shear, high moisture, and warm water conditions.
Tropical Storm Julio's strong thunderstorms have weakened, with cloud tops warming and dropping lower in the atmosphere. The storm is expected to continue weakening and lose its tropical characteristics due to cooler sea surface temperatures.
Hurricane Karina's vertical wind shear was evident in NASA imagery captured on August 14, with clouds being pushed to the western side of the storm. The National Hurricane Center predicts further weakening over the next two days as Karina moves over sea surface temperatures near 26C.
Rapid Atlantic warming has turbocharged Pacific Equatorial trade winds, causing eastern tropical Pacific cooling and amplifying the Californian drought. The increased winds also accelerated sea level rise in the Western Pacific and slowed global surface temperature rise since 2001.
A NASA satellite captured a visible image of Typhoon Matmo's western quadrant sweeping over the eastern Philippines on July 20. The storm is intensifying, with maximum sustained winds near 70 knots and expected to peak at 105 knots by July 23.
A 16-year study reveals that the Azore islands are becoming a crucial part of the Atlantic whale shark's habitat due to rising ocean temperatures. The researchers found that increased sightings were correlated with higher water temperatures and seafloor features, such as slopes and seamounts.
New research published in Nature Geoscience contradicts previous studies on tropical temperatures, suggesting they were warmer during the Pliocene epoch. This finding indicates that few places on Earth will be immune to global warming, with potential consequences for tropical storm intensity and climate impacts.
Researchers found evidence of seasonal cycles on Saturn's moon Titan, with temperature and sunlight driving surface changes. The discovery supports the idea that liquid methane might flow and evaporate in response to changing exposure to sunlight.
Tropical Storm Nanauk formed over India in June 2014 and moved northwest towards the Arabian Sea. The storm exhibited powerful storms dropping heavy rain at a rate of over 247mm/hour when observed by NASA's TRMM satellite on June 11.
In the first study of its kind, scientists tracked young king penguins exploring new habitats and eventually developing their foraging skills similarly to their parents. The study found that young penguins undertake large-scale movements at sea and use similar habitat to find food as adults.
Scientists have found evidence that the Andes mountain range formed through periodic rapid pulses, not continuous gradual uplift. The Altiplano plateau rose by about 2.5 kilometers between 16 million and 9 million years ago, indicating a rapid rate in geologic terms.
A team of AWI climate scientists deciphered a climate paradox from the Miocene era by analyzing complex model simulations. The expansion of the Antarctic ice sheet led to changes in wind patterns, ocean currents, and sea ice in the Southern Ocean, resulting in warming regions despite cooling elsewhere.
Tropical Depression Peipah is expected to make landfall in eastern Visayas on April 12. The storm appeared disorganized, with a broad low-level circulation center and weakening deep convection.
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters has found that a warm North Atlantic Ocean can promote extreme winters in the US and Europe. The research suggests that natural variations in sea surface temperatures, such as the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, can affect atmospheric circulation patterns like the North Atlanti...
A team of climatologists led by UC Riverside researchers found that the recent widening of the tropical belt is primarily caused by multi-decadal sea surface temperature variability in the Pacific Ocean, including the Pacific Decadal Oscillation and anthropogenic pollutants. The study suggests that climate models underestimate the obse...
Tropical Cyclone Gillian made landfall on the western Cape York Peninsula of Queensland, Australia, weakening and has now meandered back over water. The remnants were located near Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, with estimated maximum sustained surface winds between 15 to 20 knots.
Tropical Cyclone Faxai weakened as wind shear stretched it out, with maximum sustained winds dropping to 50 knots/57.5 mph. The storm was expected to become extra-tropical by the end of March 5 as it embedded into a westerly flow.
A new study tracks global species shift in response to changing climates, highlighting complex migration patterns and areas of high risk for extinction. The maps display where new temperature conditions are being generated and where existing environments may disappear.
The study provides critical information for targeting conservation efforts and highlights the need for urgent action to protect biodiversity. Climate change is expected to force plants and animals to adapt or migrate to track their ideal climate, with some species facing significant challenges in finding new habitats.
Researchers find Pacific trade winds have driven more heat into oceans, slowing global warming; however, when winds weaken, heat will rapidly return to atmosphere. The study suggests a hiatus in global warming is temporary and temperatures will soon rise rapidly.
Tropical Storm Edna has developed in the South Pacific Ocean east of Queensland, while System 94P/Fletcher continues to have a medium chance for development. NASA's Aqua satellite captured both storms in one infrared image, showing convection and thunderstorm development beginning to erode System 94P's center over land.
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.
System 94S continues to develop over the Northern Territory of Australia, with strong central convection and spiral bands of thunderstorms pushed west by moderate to strong vertical wind shear. The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding in the affected areas.
A new study reveals a significant increase in intense tropical cyclones hitting East Asia over the past 30 years. The researchers attribute this trend to rising sea surface temperatures and changes in atmospheric circulation patterns, which lead to more powerful cyclones making landfall.
Cyclone Ian has been battered by strong wind shear, causing its bulk of precipitation to shift east and southeast. The storm's temperature varied greatly, with coldest cloud tops near -63F/-52C in some areas.
Former Tropical Depression 30W has re-formed in the Andaman Sea, with a medium chance of redevelopment by Nov 9-10, threatening India and surrounding nations.
NASA satellites captured high-resolution images of Super-Typhoon Haiyan, revealing a powerful eye and widespread thunderstorms. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached 165kts (190mph) with heavy rain potential due to extremely cold cloud top temperatures.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear, allowing Tropical Depression 30W to intensify into a tropical storm. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached 35 knots/40 mph on November 5.
A new study reconstructs Pacific Ocean temperatures over the last 10,000 years and finds that middle-depth waters have warmed 15 times faster than natural fluctuations. This suggests that oceans may be storing heat from human emissions, potentially buying time before climate change accelerates.
Tropical Storm Krosa is intensifying as it approaches the northern Philippines, prompting warnings from PAGASA. The storm is expected to make a brief landfall over extreme northern Luzon on Oct. 31 before moving west into the South China Sea.
NASA's infrared imagery reveals signs of organization and strengthening in Tropical Depression 29W over the Philippine Sea. The system is expected to move west and cross over Luzon as a tropical storm on October 31, potentially intensifying into a typhoon in the South China Sea.
Tropical Depression Lorenzo is experiencing weakening due to dry air and cooler sea surface temperatures. The system's lack of convection is preventing thunderstorm development, ultimately leading to its dissipation.
A University of Missouri study found that warmer Pacific Ocean surface temperatures are linked to a 20.3% increase in EF-2 to EF-5 tornados, which tend to occur west and north of tornado alley.
Researchers found that African dust particles more than doubled during a major Saharan dust intrusion in Houston, Texas, raising concerns about health risks for vulnerable populations. The study provides new insights into the impact of Saharan air outbreaks on climate and human health, including potential effects on hurricane activity.
Tropical Storm Usagi strengthens with warm sea surface temperatures, moving northwest and passing between Philippines and Taiwan. Forecasters predict Usagi to become a typhoon over the next day.
Tropical Storm Toraji is expected to make landfall in Kyushu and move back over open waters in the Sea of Japan. Strong wind shear from the southwest and interaction with the land are not expected to intensify the storm before it makes landfall.
Researchers used a coupled ocean-atmosphere model to predict climate shifts in the Pacific, with good agreement found between predictions and observed climate development. The study's findings suggest the potential for successful long-term climate predictions, but caution that reliability is still around 50% for regional forecasts.
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Tropical Storm Unala weakened to a depression after forming in the central Pacific, with cloud top temperatures indicating strong storms with heavy rain potential. The storm's interaction with Typhoon Pewa is expected to cause further weakening and dissipation within 24 hours.
Researchers developed an infrared camera system to automatically spot whales in the surrounding sea. The system uses a thermal sensor to detect temperature differences and software to analyze video streams for whale spouts.
A three-year international study found that marine species are shifting their geographic distribution towards cooler regions due to warming oceans. This has led to changes in breeding patterns, life cycles, and potentially significant repercussions for human services dependent on these ecosystems.
Tropical Depression 7E formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean with strong but fragmented thunderstorms. The depression is expected to intensify into a tropical storm and potentially become a hurricane, moving west-northwest at 16 mph.
Scientists studied Tropical Storm Dorian's infrared image, revealing thunderstorms as cold as 195 Kelvin, indicating very high clouds. The storm maintained strong thunderstorms around its center before moving into warmer sea surface temperatures.
NASA's AIRS instrument captured an infrared image of newborn Tropical Storm Dorian on July 25, revealing strong storms and heavy rains near the center and a band of thunderstorms south of it. The storm is moving west-northwest across the Atlantic, with forecasters expecting fluctuations in intensity over the next couple of days.
Tropical Storm Flossie strengthened quickly on July 25, with powerful thunderstorms detected around its center and south of the center. Infrared data revealed cloud top temperatures near -63F/-52C, indicating very high thunderstorms.
Researchers at Oregon State University have obtained multi-year records of mixing in the Pacific equatorial cold tongue, showing that it cools the sea surface temperature and is influenced by equatorial currents. This discovery could improve climate models and help understand seasonal weather patterns and global warming.
Tropical Storm Cimaron made landfall in southeastern China, with the strongest storms located east of the center. The storm's cloud top temperatures were near -63F/-52C, and its maximum sustained winds dropped to 35 knots (40 mph) on July 17.
Tropical Depression 08W formed east of the Philippines and is moving northwest, expected to intensify into a tropical storm. The depression's strong thunderstorms have cloud top temperatures near 210 K (-81.6 F/-63.1 C), while sea surface temperatures support its development and intensification.
Researchers propose targeted cloud brightening as a means to lower sea temperatures and reduce coral bleaching. The technique, which involves seeding marine clouds with tiny seawater droplets, could provide a 50-year reprieve for coral reefs threatened by acidification and warming.
Researchers modeled the influence of Arctic sea ice on temperatures during the Pliocene era, finding that ice-free conditions contributed to surface warming. The study suggests that 400 parts per million atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations may be sufficient to greatly reduce Arctic sea ice extent and seasonal persistence.
Tropical Depression Yagi has weakened due to cooler waters and an upper-level low pressure area, causing it to lose its circulation and become elongated. Its maximum sustained winds dropped to 30 knots on June 12, leading to forecasters predicting dissipation by June 13.
Researchers predict a higher severity of Amazon fires in 2013, with increased fire activity in states such as Mato Grosso and Pará. The forecast is based on historical fire data from NASA's Terra satellite and sea surface temperature data from NOAA, indicating a risk of widespread fire activity.