After Melissa, how much stronger will future hurricanes be?
Rising ocean temperatures are strengthening hurricanes, prompting discussion about a potential Category 6.
Tag: sea surface temperatures
Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience
Typhoon Halong was an unusual storm, likely fueled by the Pacific’s near-record warm surface temperatures this fall.
Incredible journeys: migratory sharks on the move
As scientists identify the migratory paths of endangered shark species, climate change and other threats shift this behavior.
Hurricane season has been quiet, but most active portion remains
FAU Assistant Professor Yijie Zhu expects favorable conditions for hurricanes to form and intensify in the North Atlantic.
Study finds ‘pressure point’ in the Gulf could drive hurricane strength
University of South Florida researchers identified what may have caused the rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian.
High ocean temperatures may slow deadly coral disease, new study finds
Experiments offer insights into Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, which affects coral species in Florida and the Caribbean.
New study reveals record heat and rapid cooling in Atlantic in 2024
Researchers documented sea surface temperatures exceeding 86 degrees F across the equatorial Atlantic.
Antarctic summer sea ice is at record lows. Here’s how it will harm the planet – and us
Antarctic sea ice is vital for the world’s climate and ecosystems.
Even a frog jumps out of the water before it boils
Climate change is real and causes extreme heat that is deadly serious and getting worse year by year.
The heat behind the storm: Hurricanes are changing fast, and our response must keep pace
Warmer ocean waters provide the energy hurricanes need to form, intensify and maintain their strength.