Wildfire smoke in North America could be creating clouds over Europe
16 June 2023
Particles from wildfire smoke may cause the formation of cirrus clouds high in the atmosphere far away from the location of the fires
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How California can capture stormwater to fight off the drought
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With atmospheric rivers drenching the US west coast, researchers are testing methods to capture as much stormwater as possible to replenish depleted aquifers
Winter storms in US set to continue while Europe sees record warmth
3 January 2023
Weather warnings remain in place in many parts of the US with more heavy snow on the way, while parts of Europe are seeing record warmth for January
COP27: Forecasting overhaul may reduce extreme weather hazards
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A UN program to revamp weather forecasting in lower-income countries could improve global climate models and help people prepare for extreme weather events
Landslides can be triggered by small changes in atmospheric pressure
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We knew earthquakes and heavy rain could initiate landslides, but now it seems alterations in atmospheric pressure can do it too if combined with certain conditions on the ground
Sydney has wettest year on record with 2.2 metres of rain in 279 days
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A combination of moist ocean weather cycles, low-pressure systems and climate change have combined to make 2022 the wettest year ever recorded in Sydney
Firing a laser into the sky can redirect lightning’s path
22 July 2022
A laser fired from a tower on a mountain seems to have redirected lightning in the sky and could be used to make storm clouds discharge lightning safely
Emissions from rocket launches could affect Earth's weather systems
15 June 2022
Increasing numbers of space launches will put more black carbon high in the atmosphere, where it can trap heat from the sun
Strange gamma ray flashes from lightning storms may have explanation
26 May 2022
Flashes of gamma radiation that seem to be produced by lightning storms have puzzled researchers for some time, but now there may be an explanation
Circular cities experience more rain than square or triangular ones
11 May 2022
The shape of a city can influence the amount of rainfall it gets, because circular cities are better at mixing air fronts together
