On a map, submarine canyons seem identical to land canyons – so much so that researchers surmised they are shaped by the same physical laws. New research reveals distinct differences for the first time.
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Assateague on the Move
The surface of Earth is constantly changing and evolving. Coastal barrier islands demonstrate such change faster than almost any other landscape.
Marine Heat Wave Reminiscent of 'the Blob' Lingers off U.S. West Coast
The new marine heat wave off the Pacific Coast is reminiscent of the early stages of the 2014–2016 “blob” that devastated marine life and is believed to have affected the weather.
NASA Smallsats Can Aid Hurricane Forecasts with GPS
Eight briefcase-size satellites flying in a row may be key to improving forecasts of a hurricane's wind speed — detecting whether it will make landfall as a Category 1 or a Category 5.
Grim Projections for the Ocean — and the Life Within It
IPCC report identifies two ocean trends - warming and acidification.
September 2019 Tied as 2nd Hottest on Record for U.S.
U.S. also saw 4 more billion-dollar disasters since May.
