Unmasking the Impact: How the Absence of Aerosols Contributed to Rising Temperatures in 2020
Weather & ForecastsUnmasking the Impact: How Cleaner Air Might Have Made 2020 Even Hotter Okay, so 2020. What a year, right? It’s etched in our memories for a multitude of reasons, and while a global pandemic dominated headlines, something else was brewing in the background: record-breaking heat. In fact, 2020 tied with 2016 as the hottest year
Translating Rainfall: Converting Depth to Intensity for Precise Earth Science Analysis
Weather & ForecastsDecoding Rainfall: From Simple Depth to Intense Insights for Earth Science Rain. We all experience it, but for those of us in earth science, it’s more than just something that ruins picnics. It’s a key piece of the puzzle when we’re trying to understand our planet. And it turns out, it’s not just about how
Unveiling the Mysteries: Thunderstorm Rainfall Amidst Sweltering Heat
Safety & HazardsThe phenomenon of rain in hot weather Introduction: Hot weather is often associated with clear skies and scorching temperatures, but occasionally a dramatic turn of events can occur. Thunderstorms and rain showers can unexpectedly break the monotony of a sweltering day, bringing relief and a welcome change in the weather. Rain during hot weather is
Unlocking the Power of Enhanced Rock Weathering: Transforming the Sahel Region’s Landscape
Geology & LandformUnlocking the Power of Enhanced Rock Weathering: Can it Really Transform the Sahel? The Sahel. Just the name conjures images of sweeping, sun-baked landscapes and resilient communities battling relentless challenges. This semi-arid belt stretching across Africa is facing a perfect storm: climate change, land degradation, and a booming population all piling pressure on already fragile
Can Horizontal Radiation Fluxes Contribute to Net Column Heating?
Climate & Climate ZonesSo, About Those Sideways Radiation Fluxes… Do They Actually Heat Things Up? We all know the sun warms the Earth, right? But when we talk about how much a particular chunk of atmosphere heats up, we usually focus on the radiation coming straight down from above and going straight back up. That’s the vertical radiation
Why are temperatures within a few degrees of the all-time high actually pretty common?
Weather & ForecastsSo, It’s Just a Few Degrees Shy of the All-Time High… Should We Freak Out? Okay, let’s be real. When you hear the mercury’s creeping up towards record territory, it’s easy to feel a knot of anxiety tighten in your stomach. “Within a few degrees of the all-time high”? Sounds kinda scary, right? But before