Camera network ‘saving lives’ in California’s fight against wildfires
A network of cameras developed in collaboration with California University has proved a valuable tool…
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Study reveals contrasting impact of US urbanization on flash flood severity
A new study showing the impact of urbanization on flash flooding risk in the USA…
Study reveals tornadoes more deadly for the poor than previously thought
It has long been known that tornadoes pose more threat to life when they strike…
Combining satellite and radar data provides more accurate forecasts, according to Penn State
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) have found that by combining data from cutting-edge…
“Revolutionary” method for removing CO2 from air offers hope in climate change battle
Researchers at MIT claim to have invented a “revolutionary” method for removing CO2 from the…
Study explains why hurricanes are getting wetter with global warming
One of the key features of the last three hurricane seasons in the USA has…
New discovery about slow-motion seismic events could revolutionize study of earthquakes
A new study has revealed that so-called ‘slow slip’ or ‘silent’ earthquakes behave much more…
Papua New Guinea’s National Weather Service launches first ever strategic plan
Papua New Guinea’s weather service has launched a strategic plan – a first for the…
New method to help forecast severity of aftershocks when earthquakes hit
Scientists have developed a method that they say will help them determine in real-time the…
New study reveals that powerful storms can generate earthquake-like seismic activity
Researchers have discovered that hurricanes and major storms can trigger seismic events as strong as…