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New Type Of El Nino Could Mean More Hurricanes Make Landfall
A new study suggests that
the form of El Nino may be
changing potentially causing
not only a greater number of
hurricanes than in average
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QuikScat Finds Tempests Brewing In 'Ordinary' Storms
"June is busting out all
over," as the song says, and
with it, U.S. residents
along the Atlantic and Gulf
coasts begin to gaze warily
toward the ocean, aware that
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Hurricanes: Increased Technology Offers Better Ways For Officials And Public To See The Storm Ahead
The Wave-Current-Surge
Information System for
Coastal Louisiana now offers
graphic, easy-to-understand
model outputs projecting
... > full story
Beating The Radar: Getting A Jump On Storm Prediction
Satellite observation of
cloud temperatures may be
able to accurately predict
severe thunderstorms up to
45 minutes earlier than
relying on traditional radar
... > full story
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Hurricane Ike's Effects On Waterways, Fish Contamination Analyzed
July 7, 2009 — A long-term environmental research project may offer important information about the effects of Hurricane Ike on pollution levels and help regulators determine whether existing fish-consumption ... > full story -
Hurricane Katrina: Why Some People Stayed Behind
July 3, 2009 — Hurricane Katrina was the largest natural disaster in US history, claiming the lives of more than 1,800 victims and causing well over $100 billion in damage along the Gulf Coast. The 2005 storm ... > full story -
Coral Reefs Face Increasing Difficulties Recovering From Storm Damage
June 22, 2009 — As global warming whips up more powerful and frequent hurricanes and storms, the world's coral reefs face increased disruption to their ability to breed and recover from damage. "We have found clear ... > full story -
Do And Don't Of Building In Hurricane-prone Areas
June 16, 2009 — Experts have evaluated the best building design and construction practices to reduce wind pressures on building surfaces and to resist high winds and hurricanes in residential or commercial ... > full story -
Atlantic And East Pacific Ocean Hurricane Seasons Begin For 2009
June 3, 2009 — Summer soon begins in the Northern Hemisphere and, on June 1st, the Atlantic hurricane season kicks off. What do Atlantic and Pacific Ocean surface temperatures and heights tell forecasters about ... > full story -
Positive Feedback Hint Between Tropical Cyclones And Global Warming
June 1, 2009 — Tropical cyclones could be a significant source of the deep convection that carries moist air upward to the stratosphere, where it can influence climate, according to new ... > full story -
Pediatric Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Linked To Video Games After Hurricane Ike
May 28, 2009 — Hours after Hurricane Ike roared ashore in Texas, more than two million homes were without power, which left some scrambling to preserve food and others looking for ways to entertain children, a move ... > full story -
Tree-Killing Hurricanes Could Contribute To Global Warming
May 10, 2009 — A first-of-its kind, long-term study of hurricane impact on U.S. trees shows that hurricane damage can diminish a forest's ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a major contributor to global warming, ... > full story -
Levees Cannot Fully Eliminate Risk Of Flooding To New Orleans, Report Says
April 28, 2009 — Levees and floodwalls surrounding New Orleans -- no matter how large or sturdy -- cannot provide absolute protection against overtopping or failure in extreme events, says a new report by the ... > full story -
Caribbean At Risk Of Tsunami, Disaster Experts Warn
April 21, 2009 — Up to 30,000 residents and tourists could be under threat from a newly discovered tsunami risk in the Caribbean, according to experts in disaster risk management. The heavily populated coast of ... > full story
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