Tag: Extreme weather events
Top 10 Deadliest Weather Events Fueled by Climate Change: Last 20 Years
Climate change has been identified as the primary cause of the ten deadliest weather events in the last two decades, resulting in the loss of more than 570,000 lives. The World Weather Attribution (WWA)...
Potential Catastrophic Impacts of Collapse of Key Atlantic Current: Oceanographer’s Warning
Trouble is brewing in the North Atlantic as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), including the Gulf Stream, faces the risk of collapse due to climate change. A recent open letter signed by 44...
Hurricane Milton: Fastest-Forming Category 5 Storm – The New Normal?
Hurricane Milton recently struck Florida's west coast, causing widespread destruction and leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The storm intensified rapidly, going from a tropical depression to a Category 5 hurricane in...
Understanding the Maximum Strength of Hurricanes: A Comprehensive Guide
Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm, is set to make landfall on the Florida coast with sustained winds of 180 mph. This raises questions about the maximum potential intensity of hurricanes and whether...
No Region Is Safe: Hurricane Helene’s Devastation and Climate Change Impacts
Communities across the Southeast are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one of the most destructive disasters in the country's history. The devastation spread from Florida's Gulf Coast to southern Appalachia, highlighting the increasing...
Climate Change Impacts: Hurricane Helene Devastation Highlights Global Vulnerability
Communities in the Southeast are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which is shaping up to be one of the most devastating disasters in the country's history. The destruction caused by the hurricane, which...
Understanding the Unprecedented Rainfall in the Carolinas and Europe
The Unprecedented Rainfall in the Carolinas and Europe: A Closer LookOver the past few days, Central Europe and eastern North Carolina have been hit by record-breaking rainfall, leading to devastating flooding in both regions....
Rare Photos: Lightning Strikes Illuminate Eye of Tropical Cyclone from Space
Rare Photos: Lightning Strikes Illuminate Eye of Tropical Cyclone from SpaceDirect images of lightning strikes from space are a rare occurrence due to the usual cloud cover obscuring the view. However, on Jan. 12,...
Reevaluating Air Conditioner Usage Amid Rising Heat Waves
Extraordinary heat waves have swept across Asia, breaking temperature records and raising concerns about the impact of air conditioning on greenhouse gas emissions. As temperatures continue to rise, it is crucial to address the...