When the low-pressure system dubbed Bernd decided to park itself over part of Central Europe in the summer of 2021, the hazards associated with excessive rainfall events were made dramatically apparent in the form of the resultant catastrophic flooding.
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‘Larger Than Life’ Dust-Monitoring Facility is One Of a Lind
A University of Miami research facility in Barbados is the source of one of the largest aerosol filter archives in the world and provides vital insight into the transport of Saharan dust particles across the Atlantic.
Tropical Peatland, Sea Level Rise and Climate Change
Tropical peatlands are one of the most efficient carbon sinks.
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Student Researchers Improve Coral Restoration Efforts
A study published recently in Coral Reefs and led by University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa student researchers revealed that exposing rice coral larvae to warmer temperatures did not improve survival once the coral developed into juveniles and were exposed to heat stress.
Rescued Victorian Rainfall Data Smashes Former Records
Record-breaking Victorian weather has been revealed after millions of archived rainfall records dating back nearly 200 years were rescued by thousands of volunteers during the first Covid-19 lockdown.