NASA estimated extreme rainfall over eastern Texas from the remnants of Tropical Depression Imelda, using an algorithm that incorporates data from satellites and observations.
NASA Estimates Imelda’s Extreme Rainfall
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Weathering Antarctic Storms – Weather Balloon Data Boost Forecasting Skill
Observational data from radiosondes deployed in Antarctica improve the forecasting accuracy for severe Antarctic cyclones, according to a Japanese research team led by the Kitami Institute of Technology, Hokkaido, Japan.
New Study Shows Arctic Cod Development, Growth, Survival Impacted by Oil Exposure
Today, a team of U.S. and Norwegian scientists published new laboratory research findings that show how an Arctic fish species can be seriously affected by small amounts of crude oil released into surface waters.
Classroom Under Water
When second-year biology student Emie Woodburn talks about the University of Victoria’s scientific diving program, she recalls a childhood reflex of pinching her nose under water to avoid flooding her nostrils.
USGS to Install New Volcano Early Detection and Monitoring Stations at Mount Hood
During the week of Sept. 23, the U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and Mount Hood National Forest, will install three new volcano monitoring stations on the flanks of Mount Hood.
Mako Shark Tracking off West Coast Reveals “Impressive” Memory and Navigation
The largest effort ever to tag and track shortfin mako sharks off the West Coast has found that they can travel nearly 12,000 miles in a year.
