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NASA Finds Possible Second Impact Crater Under Greenland Ice
A NASA glaciologist has discovered a possible second impact crater buried under more than a mile of ice in northwest Greenland.
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.
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.