Credit: PixabaySince 1979, the Arctic has warmed almost four times faster than the global average. Svalbard, an archipelago off Greenland's northeast coast, is experiencing climate change at an even faster rate, warming up to seven times quicker than the rest of the planet.More than half of Svalbard is covered by glaciers, and if they...
The caldera of Zavaritskii volcanoOleg Dirksen/University of St. AndrewsA longstanding mystery about a year that effectively skipped summer appears to have been resolved. Researchers, using advanced ice core analysis, have determined that the dramatic cooling of 1831 resulted from a massive volcanic eruption in a remote region north of Japan.1831: A Year of Global...
Previous AMOC studies relied on sea surface temperature data. A CTD rosette device measures the ocean’s conductivity, temperature, and depth by collecting water samples at varying depths, makingmodels more accurate than ever. Credit: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionEarth’s oceans, covering 71% of the planet's surface, profoundly shape global climate and weather. At the heart of...
Credit: PixabayFirefighters tackling the devastating wildfires that swept through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 faced challenges due to limited freshwater supplies.When conditions allow, experienced pilots operating aircraft known as Super Scoopers collect 1,500 gallons of seawater at a time, delivering it with pinpoint accuracy to combat the flames.Using seawater to fight fires...
Credit: DepositphotosWaves rippling from Earth's core provide valuable clues about its composition and the distribution of its materials.Researchers from ETH Zurich and Caltech have used seismic waves to uncover unexpected chunks of Earth's plates in surprising locations. For over a century, geologists have mapped Earth's interior by analyzing how seismic signals travel at different...
Credit: DepositphotosThe wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of which were homes, and firefighters are still working to control the infernos. Parts of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, and other California communities are now left unrecognizable.As evacuation orders are lifted, residents returning to their homes should prioritize ensuring access...
Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire on 9 January 2025. Credit: PixabayThe year 2024 set a new global record as the warmest on record, marking the first calendar year where global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.The announcement was made on Friday by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the European Union's Earth observation...
Credit: PixabayHurricane-force Santa Ana winds roared down the mountains near Los Angeles on January 7, 2025, driving wildfires into multiple neighborhoods and creating a harrowing spectacle.By January 9, thousands of homes and buildings, including multiple schools, had been destroyed, and at least five lives were lost. Authorities called for the evacuation of over 180,000...
Firefighters battle fires razing beachfront homes along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in the Palisades Fire. Credit: PixabayBy the next morning, flames had consumed 2,925 acres of the Pacific Palisades in what is being called Southern California's worst wildfire since 2011.Three additional fires have erupted in the region, including the Eaton Fire, which has...
Credit: PixabayMicroscopic bubbles preserved in ancient Antarctic ice have uncovered periods of increased global wildfires that align with abrupt climate changes.Although climate shifts are typically marked by temperature fluctuations, alterations in tropical rainfall, and methane spikes, the role of wildfires had remained unrecognized until now."We weren’t specifically searching for evidence of wildfires," explained lead...
