disasters

Although models have become more sophisticated, they still have limitations that make forecasting ENSO events challenging. […]

A number of factors, including cold temperatures and drought conditions, could be contributing to low tornado numbers so far this March. […]

Network of GPS stations in Southern California provides unprecedented detail for tracking storm systems and shows promise in improving rainfall and flash-flood predictions. […]

Study to examine potential of utilizing underwater kite systems to generate power from ocean currents and tidal flows. […]

This year, daily record lows in the United States outnumber daily record highs--a huge change from last year, when there were four times as many record highs. […]

Multichannel Coherent Radar Depth Sounder (MCoRDS) sends radar waves through ice to measure thickness and map subglacial rock. […]

Ice and heat flow model indicates existence of ice almost twice as old as oldest core drilled to date. […]

Earth scientists might well take to heart the idea of Boston Strong. Today, Monday, April 21 marks the running of the 2014 Boston Marathon, one of the world’s truly elite sporting events. Conducted annually, every year since 1897, it now … Continue reading → […]

res·ur·rec·tion[1] 1. the act of rising from the dead. 2. (initial capital letter ) the rising of Christ after His death and burial. 3. (initial capital letter ) the rising of the dead on Judgment Day. 4. the state of … Continue reading → […]

The news these days constantly reminds us that Earth scientists, however reluctantly, are finding themselves drawn into the legal arena. This week, Washington Post articles included stories on the following: Va. Supreme Court rules for U-Va in global warming FOIA … Continue reading → […]