#weather-phenomena

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Mail Online
14 hours ago
OMG science

What is a storm surge? Destructive weather event explained

Storm surges during hurricanes pose significant threats, potentially resulting in extreme flooding and fatalities if evacuation alerts are ignored. [ more ]
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Mail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Who set the sky on fire? Britons baffled as skies over UK turn RED

Wildfire smoke from North America caused the sun and moon to appear red over the UK, confusing many observers. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
OMG science

From dry lightning to decaying storms: Here's how wildfires create their own weather

Wildfires can create their own weather phenomena, such as thunderstorms and fire whirls, making traditional firefighting methods ineffective in extreme fire situations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

A Canadian Wildfire Grew So Intense It Made Its Own Weather

Wildfires in Jasper, Alberta have potentially destroyed half the town, accompanied by fire-generated weather phenomena like pyrocumulonimbus storms. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather

Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in Oregon, California, and Washington, including a massive fire in Oregon that is generating its own weather. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Smog got you down? Here's why air quality in Austin has been so bad this spring. - Austin Monitor

Smog in Central Texas worsened due to agricultural fires in Mexico, spread of wildfires, lack of cold fronts, and spring heat. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Who set the sky on fire? Britons baffled as skies over UK turn RED

Wildfire smoke from North America caused the sun and moon to appear red over the UK, confusing many observers. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
OMG science

From dry lightning to decaying storms: Here's how wildfires create their own weather

Wildfires can create their own weather phenomena, such as thunderstorms and fire whirls, making traditional firefighting methods ineffective in extreme fire situations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

A Canadian Wildfire Grew So Intense It Made Its Own Weather

Wildfires in Jasper, Alberta have potentially destroyed half the town, accompanied by fire-generated weather phenomena like pyrocumulonimbus storms. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather

Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in Oregon, California, and Washington, including a massive fire in Oregon that is generating its own weather. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Smog got you down? Here's why air quality in Austin has been so bad this spring. - Austin Monitor

Smog in Central Texas worsened due to agricultural fires in Mexico, spread of wildfires, lack of cold fronts, and spring heat. [ more ]
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WIRED
8 months ago
OMG science

20 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2023

Scientists have made progress in finding solutions to societal challenges despite ongoing wars and crises.
Some uplifting news from 2023 includes redirecting lightning strikes, collecting asteroid samples, growing mouse embryos in space, and rediscovering a rare egg-laying mammal. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 months ago
California

Hundreds of lightning strikes reported across California from tropical moisture

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Alberto triggered hundreds of lightning strikes in California, causing wildfires in Fresno County. [ more ]
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