A new study finds that the minimum sea level pressure, as another measure of hurricane strength, is a better predictor of hurricane damage in the United States than the maximum sustained wind speed.
hurricanes, typhoons, & cyclones
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Ocean Waves Cause Drag Coefficient Asymmetry Within Typhoons
Observations show that, due to ocean waves, the drag coefficients for surface wind stresses have spatial asymmetry within typhoons, which should be considered in weather and climate simulations.
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The Rapid Growth of Tropical Cyclones’ Outer Size – A New Concept
A new study focuses on the rapid growth of tropical cyclones and their destructive potential.
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The Complex Relationship Between Hurricanes, Air Pollution, and Climate
A new study focuses on the frequency and distribution of tropical cyclones over the past 40 years.
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Landfalling Hurricanes Intensify Due to Coastal Downwelling
Hurricane winds can lead to coast downwelling, which brings warmer surface water near the coast and can contribute to the intensification of the landfalling hurricane.
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Adventure Time
In our July issue, we tell the tales of Earth and space scientists as they venture into the field and lab to gather critical data.
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Severe Storms Expose Ill-Equipped Weather Stations in Southeast Africa
The lack of infrastructure is preventing scientists from robustly reporting meteorological information as well as communicating warnings about hazard-prone areas.
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Active Hurricane Season Expected in the Atlantic Ocean
La Niña conditions and warm ocean temperatures have set the stage for another busy tropical storm year.
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Muography Array Under Tokyo Bay Spots Meteotsunami Waves
A new study shows how muons can be used to study tide and wave phenomena, helping secure coastal communities.
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An Unprecedented View Inside a Hurricane
To improve future tropical cyclone forecasts, researchers sent a remotely operated saildrone into the extreme winds and towering waves around the eye of a category 4 hurricane.