More than a dozen FEMA staff, all signatories of that Katrina Declaration, were placed on indefinite administrative leave.
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Parts of New Orleans Are Sinking
Areas near the airport, along floodwalls, and in nearby wetlands are subsiding because of a combination of natural and anthropogenic forces.
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Residents Know When Floods Happen, But Data Must Catch Up
Federal flood measurements often don’t match what people see in their communities. Scientists have created a hyperlocal solution.
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California’s Getting an Earlier Start to Wildfire Season
Human-caused climate change has pushed the onset of fire season in the state to as much as 46 days earlier than it was 30 years ago.
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The Power of Naming Space Weather Events
Mother’s Day Storm? Why not! Bastille Day Storm? Mais oui! Space scientists make the case for a standardized naming convention for geomagnetic storms, to increase public awareness and preparedness.
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Busy Hurricane Season Expected in 2025
A new NOAA report predicts an active Atlantic hurricane season, though global weather patterns could still shift predictions.
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Weather Alert Translations on Hold Until Further Notice
This month, the National Weather Service (NWS) announced that, until further notice, it will no longer be offering automated translation services for its severe weather alerts. These alerts warn U.S. residents about imminent dangers including thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, flooding, and extreme heat.
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An Atmospheric River Exacerbated Türkiye’s 2023 Earthquake Crisis
A new study reveals how an atmospheric river led to more devastation after two earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, highlighting the need for better risk assessment models.
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Observing Magma-Induced Seismic Velocity Changes with Fiber-Optics
A new high-resolution method for tracking volcanic activity utilizes fiber-optic sensing to detect magma intrusion by measuring seismic velocity changes.
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Where the Wetlands Are
Researchers have crafted the most comprehensive map yet of Europe’s wetlands.