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Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America 2025 has seen an unprecedented number of flash flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service, exceeding 3,600 and potentially surpassing the yearly average of around 4,000. The extreme precipitation events are attributed to above-normal rainfall in the central and eastern US, with large parts […]
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How Joint NASA-ESA Sea Level Mission Will Help Hurricane Forecasts
How Joint NASA-ESA Sea Level Mission Will Help Hurricane Forecasts NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite will measure sea surface height for nearly all of the world’s ocean, providing critical data for weather and hurricane forecasts. The satellite will help meteorologists improve forecasts of local extremes like floods and hurricanes by tracking global changes in Earth’s ocean, including […]
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Helio Highlights: July 2025
Helio Highlights: July 2025 Astronauts returning to the Moon will need to be aware of the Sun’s activity to ensure their safety and health, as space radiation can cause damage to spacecraft electronics and increase the risk of cancer. The Sun’s energy can be both beneficial and dangerous to humans. While it provides life-sustaining energy […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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Spacecraft equipped with a solar sail could deliver earlier warnings of space weather threats to Earth’s technologies
Spacecraft equipped with a solar sail could deliver earlier warnings of space weather threats to Earth’s technologies Space weather events, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections, can disrupt satellite operations, shut down electric grids, and expose astronauts to lethal doses of radiation. The SWIFT constellation, a next-generation satellite constellation, aims to predict potentially […]
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Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters Three key satellites used by hurricane forecasters to gather data on tropical storms will be lost due to a service change notice issued by the Trump administration, which will terminate data collection and processing no later […]
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Summer Begins in Northern Hemisphere
Summer Begins in Northern Hemisphere The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere is June 20, 2025, which is also the longest day of the year. The Southern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day and beginning of winter on June 20, 2025. Earth orbits at an angle, causing the Northern Hemisphere to tilt towards the […]
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NASA’s Hurricane Science, Tech, Data Help American Communities
NASA’s Hurricane Science, Tech, Data Help American Communities NASA uses its unique vantage point to study hurricanes from space, providing critical data for forecasting and decision-making. The agency’s satellites and sensors monitor sea surface temperature, ocean heat content, wind patterns, and atmospheric stability to identify early warning signs of hurricane formation. NASA also tests new […]
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NASA’s TROPICS Mission: Offering Detailed Images and Analysis of Tropical Cyclones
NASA’s TROPICS Mission: Offering Detailed Images and Analysis of Tropical Cyclones TROPICS Mission: A NASA mission that aims to provide detailed images and analysis of tropical cyclones using a constellation of small satellites, offering high spatial resolution and high revisit rates. The TROPICS mission addresses a critical need for obtaining three-dimensional temperature and humidity measurements […]
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