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The aftermath of the 28 July 2024 landslide at Yuelin in Hunan Province, China.
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The 28 July 2024 landslide at Yuelin village in Hunan Province, China

by Dave Petley 29 July 202429 July 2024

The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. On 28 July 2024, a landslide struck Yuelin village, located in the Hengyang administrative area of Hunan Province. The landslide was triggered by heavy rainfall induced by the remnants of Typhoon Gaemi, […]

An aerial photo shows the green tops of mangroves growing in water. A small building on stilts and a set of power lines are also visible.
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Hurricanes May Prune Gulf Mangroves

Joshua Learn, Science Writer by Joshua Rapp Learn 8 July 20248 July 2024

Tropical storms knock down the tallest trees and stunt the growth of others.

A firefighter walks toward a fire in a field.
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Is It Climate Change? Americans Mostly Say Yes

by Grace van Deelen 18 June 202418 June 2024

Most Americans think climate change plays some role in creating extreme weather, though their perceptions didn’t always align with scientists’.

A satellite image of Hurricane Edouard over the Atlantic Ocean
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2024 Could Be Among Most Active Hurricane Seasons Ever

by Grace van Deelen 23 May 202423 May 2024

A new NOAA report predicts an extraordinarily active Atlantic hurricane season spurred by record ocean temperatures and a shift to La Niña conditions.

Rolling green hills are covered in lush forest in New England.
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Carbon Offset Programs Underestimate the Threat of Hurricanes

by Sierra Bouchér 20 May 202420 May 2024

A single hurricane in New England could wipe out millions of metric tons of forest carbon.

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Foundations in Hazards and Disasters for Undergraduate Students

by Bethany D. Hinga 22 April 202423 April 2024

A new textbook for undergraduates explores different types of natural hazards and disasters through foundational scientific knowledge, engaging case studies, and mitigation strategies.

An aerial photo shows Hurricane Patricia approaching Mexico.
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We’ve Already Seen Category 6 Hurricanes—Now Scientists Want to Make It Official

by Grace van Deelen 5 February 20245 February 2024

Intensifying storms may warrant a new category of hurricane wind speeds.

Carbonate gravels up to boulder size (with human scale) are scattered on the seaward side of the island. Mangroves were planted and propagated.
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A Philippine Island Detective Story

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 11 December 202311 December 2023

Researchers snorkeled, drilled, profiled, mapped, and interviewed to unlock clues to how an island was born.

NASA卫星拍摄的超级台风利奇马的照片。
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用雷达追踪不幸被困在热带气旋中的鸟类和昆虫

by Nathaniel Scharping 5 December 20235 December 2023

热带气旋可以卷走鸟类和昆虫,并将它们带到很远的地方。

Hurricane Lee in the Atlantic Ocean, south of Bermuda
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Atlantic Hurricanes Are Intensifying Faster

by Nathaniel Scharping 1 December 20231 December 2023

Warmer waters and other factors are allowing Atlantic hurricanes to grow stronger faster.

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