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science6 months ago

Understanding Heat Domes and Their Impact on Record-Breaking Temperatures

A heat dome, caused by a high-pressure system trapping warm air, is causing extreme temperatures across the eastern U.S., with warnings for health risks and record-breaking heat linked to climate change. The phenomenon acts like a lid on a pot, leading to prolonged heat and dry conditions, and is influenced by jet stream patterns. Similar events have occurred across the U.S. in recent years, with increasing severity due to global warming.

via NPR|
#climate-change#extreme-heat#heat-dome
science-and-environment2 years ago

Rare and Mesmerizing Rainbow Clouds Illuminate Arctic and Northern Skies

Rare rainbow-colored clouds, known as polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs), have been observed in the skies over the Arctic for three consecutive days due to an unusual cold snap in the upper atmosphere. These iridescent clouds, also called nacreous clouds, were seen in parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Alaska, and even Scotland. PSCs are formed by tiny ice crystals that refract sunlight, creating a rainbow-like effect. The recent appearance of PSCs may have been triggered by the current El Niño event or human-caused climate change. Experts predict a high chance of more PSC sightings in the Arctic in the coming months.

via Livescience.com|
#arctic#atmospheric-conditions#climate-change
travel-and-events2 years ago

"Captivating Moments from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta's Spectacular Liftoffs"

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicked off with a clear fall day and a multitude of hot air balloons. The event, which draws hundreds of thousands of people, features a variety of balloon designs and events, including the Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race. The unique weather phenomenon known as "the Albuquerque Box" provides ideal conditions for the festival, with low humidity and temperatures in the low 50s. Photographs and videos don't do justice to the experience of watching the balloons in person, according to participants.

via USA TODAY|
#albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta#balloon-designs#gordon-bennett-gas-balloon-race
weatherscience2 years ago

Photographer captures stunning red lightning bolts reaching the edge of space

A photographer in Puerto Rico captured rare "gigantic jets" of lightning, which contain 50 times more energy than typical lightning bolts. These bolts, known as upward lightning, occur only about 1,000 times a year worldwide and are believed to happen most often during thunderstorms over the open ocean. The photographer documented three of these rare lightning events while tracking the early formation of Hurricane Franklin. Gigantic jets gain their crimson hue from contact with Earth's ionosphere, and they are related to the electrical phenomenon of red sprites.

via Daily Mail|
#gigantic-jets#hurricane-franklin#lightning
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Captivating footage: Waterspout swirls amidst raging Canadian wildfire"

A video captured in British Columbia, Canada shows a swirling waterspout spinning across the water while a massive wildfire burns in the background. The waterspout, filmed by firefighters, was likely caused by the intense heat from the wildfire interacting with a cold front. While initially described as a fire whirl, further analysis suggests it was a waterspout tornado with a mixture of smoke and gas. The wildfires in Canada have burned over 13 million hectares and have led to days of unhealthy air quality levels in the US.

via Fox Weather |
#canada#natural-disasters#video