Tag: hurricanes4
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Climate Change is Destroying a Barrier That Protects the U.S. East Coast from Hurricanes
A new study finds that as air circulation patterns change with the climate, coastal states could get hit with stronger hurricanes.
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Large Volcanic Eruptions Can Alter Hurricane Strength and Frequency
A new study is the first to untangle the effects of volcanic eruptions and El Niño events on hurricane patterns.
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Hurricane Maria Study Warns: Climate-Driven Storms May Raze Many Tropical Forests
Biodiversity could suffer as result, and more carbon could be added to the atmosphere.
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Is Climate Change Already Making Hurricanes Stronger?
A new project is looking for the fingerprints of climate change in the hurricanes of today, so we’ll know what to expect in the near future.
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When Is a Sea Wall a Good Idea?
Scientists at Columbia’s Earth Institute are using simulations to test how well different methods protect coastal areas from hurricanes and sea level rise.
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Rooting Out the Errors in Climate Models To Better Predict Hurricanes
By enhancing climate models, a project will help to improve forecasts of intense hurricanes like Hurricane Florence.
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Why Hurricane Florence is Unusual and Dangerous
Experts from around the Earth Institute weigh in on some of the biggest questions about Hurricane Florence.
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Hurricane Florence: Resources for Journalists
Our hurricane and disaster experts are standing by to answer media questions about hurricane physics, emergency response, climate change, and more.
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We Aren’t Doing Enough to Protect Prisoners During Natural Disasters
When disaster strikes, prisoners’ rights are often forgotten about. A new paper recommends changes that can help protect them.