Tag: Natural disasters

A major storm is brewing on the West Coast, bringing with it a "bomb cyclone" and an atmospheric river that will unleash heavy rain, snow, and damaging winds from California to British Columbia. The...

A potential "bomb cyclone" is on its way to California and Oregon, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the West Coast from Tuesday to Thursday. This storm system is expected to undergo rapid...

The impact of melting glaciers on the economy and infrastructure is becoming increasingly evident as the Earth's snow and ice regions continue to deteriorate. The consequences of this phenomenon are far-reaching and have already...

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)...

The recent devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton has raised concerns about the financial stability of state-run insurance plans and the increasing climate risks they are facing. With more intense hurricanes, wildfires, and...

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...

Hurricane Milton made a significant impact on tornado activity as it ripped through Florida, surprising residents with more than 100 tornado warnings. According to Jana Houser, an atmospheric scientist at Ohio State University, Hurricane...

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...

Hurricane Helene has shattered the idea that there are areas immune to climate change, as shown by the damage in Asheville, North Carolina, a supposed climate haven. However, experts say climate is increasingly influencing...

Meteorologists are constantly on the lookout for signs that a storm could develop into a dangerous hurricane. By using new techniques and advanced technology, forecasters are now able to detect these early warning signs...

Our planet is full of beautiful and awe-inspiring geological features, but there are also those that evoke a sense of doom or foreboding. Throughout history, various natural sites have been referred to as entryways...

When the 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Los Angeles area on Monday afternoon, residents reported feeling a prolonged quake with significant shaking. However, the magnitude of an earthquake is not the only factor that determines...

Nicaragua's Momotombo volcano, known for its recent eruption in February 2016, has been observed spewing toxic gas clouds for several years following the eruption. An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured an image...

Many people in the meteorological community have mixed feelings about the movie Twister, a 1996 blockbuster about tornado-chasing scientists. While the movie takes some creative liberties with the science of tornadoes, it remains a...