Tag: Atmospheric science

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida − here’s how rapid intensification works

Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida − here’s how rapid intensification works

What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes?

What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes?

What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season

What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season

We pumped extra CO₂ into an oak forest and discovered trees will be ‘woodier’ in future

We pumped extra CO₂ into an oak forest and discovered trees will be ‘woodier’ in future

What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane

What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane

Tropical Storm Debby stalls along the Carolinas, bringing days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains why

Tropical Storm Debby stalls along the Carolinas, bringing days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains why

What do storm chasers really do? Two tornado scientists take us inside the chase and tools for studying twisters

What do storm chasers really do? Two tornado scientists take us inside the chase and tools for studying twisters

What do storm chasers really do? Two tornado scientists take us inside the chase and tools for studying twisters

Two tornado scientists reveal their methods and tools for studying twisters

Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large

Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large

Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large

How does hail grow to the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science behind this destructive weather phenomenon