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Weather-Changing El Niño Oscillation Is at Least 250 Million Years Old
A new modeling study from a pair of Duke University researchers and their colleagues shows that the oscillation between El ...
Over a year of astonishing ocean heat has given way to the largest coral bleaching on record
The mass bleaching that started in February 2023 is now the most extensive on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
Ron DeSantis dismisses climate change link to stronger hurricanes. What does the science say?
"If I could control the weather, I would do 78 (degrees) and sunny year-round," DeSantis said. "This is on both sides. You ...
La Niña is looming. Here's what experts say California's winter could bring.
With autumn well underway, Californians are eager to know whether it'll be a wet or dry winter. Here's what meteorologists ...
Climate Scientists Warn Nordic Ministers of Changing Atlantic Ocean Current
A collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a system of ocean currents that transports warm water into the ...
The Cool Down on MSN1d
PhD student debunks rampant misconception following Hurricanes Helene and Milton: 'It just doesn't make sense'
Human beings love a good conspiracy theory. It's been no exception in the aftermath of two massive hurricanes, Helene and ...
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The doomsday glacier: Separating fact from fear
A suggests the Thwaites Glacier is melting at an alarming rate but experts believe technological innovations and AI will help ...
Ocean eddy currents funnel extreme heat and cold to the life-filled depths
On land, we're familiar with heat waves and cold snaps. But the deep sea also experiences prolonged periods of hot and cold.
What tricks will La Nina play with winter weather?
La Nina is part of a natural climate cycle that can cause extreme weather across the planet — and its effects vary from place ...
Peer inside the underwater volcanic caves where life thrives
This week, marvel at giant tube worms living beneath hot springs on the ocean floor, watch SpaceX catch a rocket booster, ...
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How Do Hurricanes Form?
The formation of a hurricane starts with warm ocean water. Hurricanes need warm water—typically 80°F (27°C) or higher—to form ...
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Geo explainer: Ocean currents – how do they work & why are they important?
These vast, swirling conveyor belts are key to many of our planet's processes – take a look at just how vital ocean currents ...