Tag: News Release
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Making waves in hurricane prediction
More accurately predicting periods of increased hurricane activity weeks in advance may become possible due to new research published this month. Research from NSF NCAR shows that twice as many hurricanes form two days after the passing of large-scale atmospheric waves called Kelvin waves than in the days before.
- Weather
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International report confirms record-high global temperatures in 2023
Greenhouse gas concentrations, the global temperature across land and the ocean, global sea level, and ocean heat content all reached record highs in 2023, according to the 34th annual State of the Climate report.
- Climate
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Scientists propose guidelines for solar geoengineering research
A team of scientists proposes specific recommendations for evaluating proposals to inject sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere.
- Climate
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Wildfire experts available to explain fire behavior, potential impacts
NSF NCAR scientists are studying key aspects of wildfires.
- Air Quality,
- Climate
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Raindrops grow with turbulence in clouds
Researchers have found that the turbulent movements of air in clouds play a key role in the growth of water droplets and the initiation of rain.
- Weather