The editors of a new book describe how and why weather and climate phenomena are intensifying with climate change.
Extreme events
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Probing the Power of Pacific Supertyphoons
Despite higher than normal surface temperatures and heat contents of ocean waters where the storms developed, evidence is lacking that global warming is revving them up.
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Predictive Capability for Extreme Space Weather Events
Workshop on Modeling and Prediction of Extreme Space Weather Events; College Park, Maryland, 22–24 August 2016
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Sun Glitter Provides a Detailed Map of Ocean Waves
European scientists use satellite sensors to detect light reflected off waves at the ocean's surface, which could help improve wave forecasts.
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Evaluating Highest Temperature Extremes in the Antarctic
The record high temperature for regions south of 60°S latitude is a balmy 19.8°C (67.6°F), recorded 30 January 1982 at a research station on Signy Island.
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Tracking Trends in U.S. Flood Risk
As floods become more frequent around the globe, scientists work to pinpoint what puts certain regions at risk.
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Mapping Geoelectric Hazards Across the United States
Variations in Earth’s magnetic field can induce electric fields in the ground, driving damaging currents through our power grids.
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What Causes Heavy Rainfall?
Scientists investigate atmospheric conditions that correlate to heavy rainfall in the midlatitudes.
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Improving the Identification of Extreme Precipitation Trends in the U.S.
By greatly reducing the associated uncertainty, a new model is better able to discern statistically significant trends, offering the potential to improve the seasonal forecasting of rare events.
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Tracking Long-Term Changes in Global Sea Level Extremes
Large-scale climate change may drive trends in extreme sea level events.