The focus was on the channel where the glacier meets the ocean, forming an ice shelf. In a recent post on social media platform X, two satellite images of Petermann Glacier Greenland were shared The caption claimed that the Petermann Glacier Greenland had been growing by about three meters per day for the past eleven…
Running from June 1 to November 30, this season covers the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. The Atlantic hurricane season of 2023 has been marked by a series of powerful weather events The National Weather Service categorizes Atlantic hurricane season as tropical cyclones with sustained winds exceeding 74 mph (64…
The California Department of Public Health has recorded 153 West Nile cases, more than double last year’s count. A surge of invasive Aedes mosquitoes in California, driven by potent winter storms, summer heat, and tropical storm Hilary, has led to the first reported human cases of West Nile virus in years This increase mirrors a…
Emergency efforts are underway to relocate corals from experimental nurseries offshore. This summer, soaring temperatures, and persistent marine heat waves have led to extensive coral reef bleaching and fatalities in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean While South Florida saw a modest dip in water temperatures post-August, levels remain notably elevated. The passage of Hurricane…
Spanning an extended period of 95 days compared to 1952’s 78, the summer heatwave 2023 has become emblematic of the escalating climate crisis. The scorching summer heatwave 2023, characterized by relentless heatwaves, shattered temperature records both in the U.S. and globally Despite the calendar heralding the arrival of fall, the rising global temperatures hint at…
With winds surging to 70 mph, just shy of hurricane force, a hurricane watch blankets eastern North Carolina, spanning from north of Surf City to Ocracoke Inlet. Tropical Storm Ophelia, nearing hurricane strength, is poised off the Southeast coast, set to unleash a barrage of rain, powerful winds, surges, and potential tornadoes across the East…
This extreme heatwave has been a major factor in recent disasters, including the devastating flooding in Libya. In the latest study, it’s revealed that the hottest summer on record has had a substantial impact on global climate patterns Moreover, there are alarming reports of extreme heat-related deaths among New Yorkers, with senior citizens suffering from…
The calamity, exacerbated by human-induced climate change, was made 50 times more likely due to a combination of factors including construction in flood-prone areas, inadequate dam upkeep, and other local elements, the study stated. Thousands of people perished in a devastating flood that swept through Libya earlier this month, a recent study has revealed Julie…
These comparatively colder Northern waters usually witness weakened storms due to cooler ocean temperatures, drier air, and stronger winds that fail to support Category 5 hurricane strength. New England, accustomed to preparing for nor’easters, has been reminded of the potential threat posed by powerful storms, as the remnants of Category 5 Hurricane Lee, once a…
Lee, once a formidable hurricane, now maintains sustained winds of 45 mph, moving northward after making landfall on Long Island in Nova Scotia last Saturday. Post-tropical cyclone Lee is anticipated to gradually diminish in intensity over the next few days, veering away from Canada and into the Atlantic Ocean, as stated by the National Hurricane…