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Researchers compare satellite measurements of hundred-year-old observations of Earth’s global electrical current
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Ocean Showers Power the Global Electric Circuit

by E. Underwood 26 October 201713 April 2023

Satellite measurements confirm hundred-year-old observations collected by boat.

Researchers look at raindrop size to understand the mechanics behind thunderstorm squall lines.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

The Microphysics of Squall Lines

Sarah Stanley, Science Writer by Sarah Stanley 16 October 201712 October 2022

Scientists tracked the distribution of raindrops of different sizes as a row of thunderstorms formed by a cold front developed and intensified over eastern China.

In alpine forests, variations in air and surface temperatures influence snowmelt
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How the Micrometeorology of Alpine Forests Affects Snowmelt

by Jenny Lunn 25 September 201723 March 2023

A field study in the Swiss Alps showed considerable spatial and temporal variability in forest air and surface temperatures, with implications for snowmelt models.

Image of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupting in April 2010 was captured by NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer.
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New Data Record Extends History of Global Air Pollution

by S. Witman 22 August 201730 June 2022

Researchers extend long-term aerosol records to the past 40 years by combining two existing algorithms to process satellite data over both land and sea.

Researchers spot a new technique to seek out sources of nitrous oxide
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New Technique Could Help Scientists Track Nitrous Oxide Sources

Sarah Stanley, Science Writer by Sarah Stanley 12 July 201725 July 2022

A long-term study in Switzerland reveals the promise of a new method to determine isotopic composition of the potent greenhouse gas.

Researchers unravel how turbulence in storms can generate lightning
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How Storm Turbulence Can Spark Lightning

by Mark Zastrow 6 July 201716 September 2022

The turbulent pockets of air inside storms can help to build up static electricity in the atmosphere, according to a new study.

Researchers use lidar to examine atmospheric gravity waves.
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Sorting Waves in the Sky

Alexandra Branscombe by A. Branscombe 30 June 201720 December 2022

Gravity waves in the atmosphere drive weather around the globe. A new study helps interpret gravity wave data and identify annual patterns of this atmospheric mechanism.

Researchers synthesize data from different satellite instruments to get a better look at cloud structure
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Using Multiple Satellites Gives a Fuller View of Cloud Structure

Sarah Stanley, Science Writer by Sarah Stanley 26 June 20173 February 2022

The unique strengths of different satellites reveal different facets of cloud systems and precipitation.

Researchers assess the role of clouds in the behavior of the Madden-Julian Oscillation
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What Makes the Biggest Cycle in Tropical Weather Tick?

by Mark Zastrow 21 June 201713 February 2023

The Madden-Julian Oscillation drives storms across the Indian and Pacific oceans every 30 to 60 days. New research suggests that clouds absorbing and reemitting radiative energy play a key role.

Anvil clouds over Thailand; such clouds help loft pollutants into the atmosphere during monsoons.
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The Asian Summer Monsoon Launches Pollutants Around the Globe

Kate Wheeling, freelance science writer by Kate Wheeling 5 June 201720 January 2023

New research provides a comprehensive overview of the effect of the Asian summer monsoon (ASM) on atmospheric composition throughout the life cycle of the ASM anticyclone.

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