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NASA’s Aqua Satellite Finds Tropical Cyclone Gelena’s Strongest Side
NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean and captured an infrared image of Tropical Cyclone Gelena that revealed strongest storms were northwest of the eye.
Seasons Change: FSU Researchers Provide New Definition for Major Indian Monsoon
Toward the end of every year, the Northeast Indian Monsoon (NEM) batters southern India with torrents of driving rain, but climatologists have never precisely defined when the monsoon begins and ends.
NASA Looks at Tropical Cyclone Funani’s Rainfall Rates
Tropical Cyclone Funani continued tracking southeast through the Southern Indian Ocean on Feb. 7, 2019.
Forecast Suggests Earth’s Warmest Period on Record
The forecast for the global average surface temperature for the five-year period to 2023 is predicted to be near or above 1.0 °C above pre-industrial levels, according to new figures.
Sea Snakes That Can’t Drink Seawater
Surrounded by salty water, sea snakes sometimes live a thirsty existence.