One of the most severe tornadoes in recorded history wiped out part of Oklahoma. Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb described it like a “two-mile-wide lawnmower blade going over a community.” A hospital and an elementary school were both leveled. At least 9 children were killed. State Highway Patrol Trooper Betsy Randolph said it was “mass devastation. […]
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Oklahoma Tornado
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Solar Radiation Storms
Solar radiation storms continue. It takes about two days for the effects to reach Earth. A solar flare is a sudden brightening observed over the Sun’s surface or the solar limb, which is interpreted as a large energy release of up to 6 × 1025 joules of energy (about a sixth of the total energy […]
Coastal Change: Hurricanes and Extreme Storm Hazards
Part of the Human Induced Climate Change Experiment One of the goals of the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program is a national assessment of coastal change hazards. Hurricanes provide a powerful force that generates dangerous waves and currents capable of moving large amounts of sand, destroying buildings and infrastructure, and reshaping our nation’s coastline. […]
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Prepare For Severe Weather
FEMA has issued an announcement for residents of the Northeastern United States to be prepared for severe weather. FEMA encourages all individuals in areas where severe weather is expected to monitor NOAA Weather Radio, and local news for severe weather updates and warnings and to always follow the direction provided by local officials. When natural […]
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Global Warming And Climate Volatility
As part of the Human Induced Climate Change Experiment, we have been predicting the effects of global warming on climate volatility. Indeed, we have seen a marked severity in volatile weather systems. 2012 went down as the hottest year in recorded history. Though we are only several days into January, the year is already setting […]
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Northern Hemisphere Snow Cover is Retreating
PHILADELPHIA, PA — What is up with the weather? Yes, we have seen some freaky storms over the past few years. Global warming is expected to cause volatile weather patterns. Indeed, that is what we have been experiencing; however, overall the Northern Hemisphere is showing a steady decline in snowfall. NOAA: Average of monthly snow […]
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Rocky Mountain Snow
In time for the 2012 winter solstice, a storm dropped snow over most of the Rocky Mountains in the United States. On December 20, the National Weather Service reported snow depths exceeding 100 centimeters (39 inches) in some places—the result of the recent snowfall plus accumulation from earlier storms. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) […]
When Storms Collide
October 29, 2012 — The worst case scenario is about to take place for the New Jersey Shore. Hurricane Sandy is expected make landfall during high tide. Part of the Atlantic City boardwalk has already been washed away. October 26, 2012 — Though hurricane Sandy has been downgraded, there is a chance the Northeastern United […]
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Acts Of God
Natural Disasters in August, 2012 August 30, 2012 Tropical Storm Tembin over the Korean Peninsula August 29, 2012 Night View of Hurricane Isaac August 29, 2012 Tropical Storm Isaac August 29, 2012 Wildfires in Northwestern Wyoming August 28, 2012 Animation of Hurricane Isaac August 28, 2012 Hurricane Isaac August 28, 2012 Mustang Complex Fires in […]
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