A NASA glaciologist has discovered a possible second impact crater buried under more than a mile of ice in northwest Greenland.
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Study Shows Melting Ice Sheets Will Disrupt Climate
Water entering the oceans from melting ice sheets could cause extreme weather and a change in ocean circulation not currently accounted for in global climate policies, a new study published today finds.
Atlantic Hurricanes Are Becoming Stronger Faster, Largely Due to Climate Change
It took Hurricane Michael just 24 hours to intensify from a Category 1 storm to a Category 4 before slamming into Florida’s Gulf Coast last October.
NASA Catches the 1-Day Life of Tropical Cyclone Neil
Tropical Cyclone Neil had a short life in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean. It developed on February 9 and dissipated on February 10.
Tool Identifies Locations for Re-establishing Oyster Beds that Maximize Their Ecological Benefits
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a mapping tool that identifies sites for re-establishing oyster reefs that maximize their ecological benefits – such as water filtration.
Remote Russian Territory Besieged by Dozens of Polar Bears
Communities in a remote Russian Arctic archipelago have been overrun by dozens of hungry polar bears, forced onshore by thinning sea ice and restricted access to food.