Storm clouds roiling in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, along the Texas coastline, have caught the attention of National Hurricane Center forecasters this week. The atmosphere there could foster the ...

Tropical cyclones—also known as hurricanes, typhoons or storms, depending on their location and intensity—are among the world's most destructive and costly climate disasters. Their direct physical ...

The ocean is an important carbon sink that absorbs 20–30% of the total anthropogenic CO 2 emissions in the industrial era (1.0–3.0 Pg annually, 1 Pg = 10 15 g). Tropical cyclones are among the most ...

Beyond direct injuries, exposure to tropical cyclones is associated with higher risks of death across a range of causes including kidney, heart and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric conditions, and ...

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to amaze us with its long journey across northern Australia. This cyclone began life near the Solomon Islands on March 16, when moist air rose rapidly and ...