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On This Day In History: 1974 Super Outbreak
April 5, 1974 marked the end of the largest and most violent tornado outbreak in US history (a record which was held until 2011). The 1974 Super...
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La Niña Could Bring an Active Spring Severe Weather Season
With spring around the corner and the fact that the central Pacific Ocean is in a La Niña phase, what can that tell us about the severe weather...
Over 70 Percent of US Covered in Snow
Taking a quick look at the National Weather Service NSA (National Snowfall Analysis), 72.6% of the nation is covered by a blanket of snow today,...
NASA Analysis: Earth 2020 Tied for Warmest Year on Record
NASA has completed their analysis of global temperatures for 2020. The year is effectively tied with the previous warmest year on record, 2016. 2020...
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2020: A Record Year for Billion-Dollar Disasters
In 2020, there were 22 weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion in the United States. This is 6 more than the previous...
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Winter Solstice Sets Stage for Great Conjunction
December 21st marks the first day of Winter or Winter Solstice. This year’s Solstice is marked by the ‘Great Conjunction’ of Saturn and Jupiter....
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Sentinel-6: The Next Generation of Sea-Level Monitoring
The future for monitoring sea-level changes is here, with the new Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite launched into orbit mid-November. This new...
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Population Growth Continues in Natural Hazard Prone Areas
Whether due to new population growth or urban/rural migration patterns, the population of the United States continues to construct new buildings in...
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The Need for Insurers to Plan for Climate Change
The past few years have opened the eyes of many to the interconnectedness the risks of climate change brings to the systems society relies on. There...
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Fire Fighters Make Progress Containing Bond Fire
Fire crews worked through the night to slow the blaze’s progress, taking advantage of decreasing winds.
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NASA Study: What to do About the Rising Seas?
NASA’s article about Rising Sea Levels reveals some startling conclusions. The agency’s ongoing climate studies measure causes and effects of this...
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Study: Hurricanes Persisting Longer After Landfall
A recent study suggests that a warming climate may be changing the behavior of hurricanes after they have made landfall, and not for the better.