A new analysis suggests that a large freshwater plume in the hurricane’s path helped fuel its extraordinary growth. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
The turquoise waters of Ngangla Ringco add vivid color to the otherwise brown landscape in this part of the Tibetan Plateau. Read More…
The tropical cyclone took a sharp turn toward Australia’s east coast, bringing flooding and other hazards to an area that rarely sees this type...
Antarctic iceberg A-23A has slowed its drift and appears stuck in the shallow waters off the British overseas territory. Read More…
A powerful mid-latitude storm fueled dust storms, tornadoes, blizzards, and downpours across the country. Read More…
Satellites have documented lakes on the “roof of the world” becoming larger and more numerous over the past three decades. Read More…
Following a record dry month, a fire near Ofunato spread to become the country’s largest in decades. Read More…
Airborne dust is common over the West African country, but its source can affect the appearance of plumes. Read More…
Penguins outnumber people on this remote, mountainous island in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Read More…
