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Hurricane Lee Forecast Raises East Coast Concerns

Hurricane Lee Forecast Raises East Coast Concerns

Hurricane Lee now Category 3, was advancing west-northwest at 10 mph. Although it had weakened and was far from shore, forecasters anticipated re-strengthening. Hurricane Lee forecast suggests a turn northward parallel to the East Coast by Wednesday, albeit well offshore Jamie Rhome from the National Hurricane Center emphasized that long-term Hurricane Lee forecasts hinge on…

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Ocean Heat Waves Trigger Seabird Die-offs

Ocean Heat Waves Trigger Seabird Die-offs along Pacific Coast

A study led by the University of Washington underscores the escalating threat posed to seabirds due to Ocean Heat Waves linked to climate change. Ocean heat waves are wreaking havoc on seabird populations along the Pacific coast, with nearly half of the world’s oceans experiencing unprecedented temperature surges this summer Although the research focused on…

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Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted to Be Above-Normal

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted to Be Above-Normal, Warns NOAA

This adjustment is based on current oceanic and atmospheric conditions, particularly the exceptionally warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures, which are offsetting the typically constraining factors related to the ongoing El Nino phenomenon. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a branch of the National Weather Service, has revised its forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season Now expect…

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Burning Man Festival Overcomes Muddy Challenges

Burning Man Festival Overcomes Muddy Challenges, Embraces Radical Self-Reliance

Despite the adverse weather conditions, the spirit of the Burning Man Festival’s 72,000 attendees remained high and optimistic. The Burning Man Festival, held annually in Black Rock City, Nevada, faced unusual challenges this year due to two days of heavy rain that turned the event into a muddy quagmire Gerardo Mendoza, a participant from New…

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