Browsing: Extreme Climate & Geophysical Events
Scientists have established a definitive link between human-caused climate change and extreme weather events, marking a significant milestone in climate research. Three studies published in the…
The 2017 NOAA and American Meteorological Society report reveals that three extreme weather events in 2016—record global heat, extreme heat in Asia, and an unusually warm…
The Middle East’s climate is predominantly hot and dry, but extreme precipitation events, though infrequent, are critical for recharging freshwater supplies and can lead to devastating…
In an article by Mami Mizutori and Patricia Espinosa, it is emphasized that adapting to the impacts of climate change is as crucial as reducing greenhouse…
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Addressing the Ripple Effects of Extreme Weather and Climate Change: Insights from the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Conference
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights the increasing impact of climate change, urbanization, and environmental degradation on extreme weather events, stressing the need for improved early…
A study from Rice University indicates that climate change will increase the size of “blocking events,” which are stalled high-pressure weather systems linked to severe weather…
In 2023, natural disasters and extreme weather events dominated global news, displacing and killing tens of thousands. The most significant incident was a twin earthquake in…
Climate change is expected to worsen extreme weather events, leading to severe snowstorms, heavy rainfall, and wildfires that can damage transport infrastructure and cost an estimated…
The article details upcoming presentations and events at the American Geophysical Union meeting from December 9-13 in San Francisco, hosted by Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Key…