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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. At a Glance: Emergency Supply Checklist No matter where you live, emergencies can (and do) happen. But whether it’s snow storms, tornados, wildfires, or hurricanes, the danger of serious emergencies can almost always be mitigated by investing in the best emergency supplies. Related: The Best Emergency Bug-Out Bags But choosing the right emergency…

In the informative history of Jurassic Park trivia, one of the most remarkable stories comes from the time that the cast and crew were unexpectedly visited by natural disaster. As the on-location shoot for one of Steven Spielberg’s contributions to the best '90s movies ever was about to wrap in summer 1992, Hurricane Iniki would arrive and have a massive impact. The bigger picture is a story that includes some rather interesting developments and aspects. With everything from Sir Richard Attenborough being able to sleep…

Climate scientists suggest the introduction of a Category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale due to a trend towards more intense hurricanes in a warming climate. Their research highlights the need for better risk communication regarding the increased potential for devastating hurricanes, with findings pointing to a significant rise in the likelihood of such extreme storms in the future. Credit: SciTechDaily.comFor over half a century, the National Hurricane Center has employed the Saffir-Simpson Windscale to convey the…

NASA's newest climate satellite rocketed into orbit Thursday to survey the world's oceans and atmosphere in never-before-seen detail.SpaceX launched the Pace satellite on its $948-million US mission before dawn from Cape Canaveral, Fla., with the Falcon rocket heading south over the Atlantic Ocean to achieve a rare polar orbit.The satellite will spend at least three years studying the oceans from 676 kilometres up, as well as the atmosphere. It will scan the globe daily with two of the science instruments. A third…

Time series and linear trends of the maximum height of tropical cyclone (TC) wave footprint, and surface maximum wind speed. a Global trend (straight line) and time series (solid line) of the annual 6-h maximum height for mixed (black), swell (red) and wind (blue) sea waves over 1979–2022. Annual 6-h surface maximum wind speed of TCs (orange) is also provided. b, c As (a), but for the Northern Hemisphere (NH) and Southern Hemisphere (SH). Credit: Nature…

Hubble has helped astronomers measure changes in the weather on an exoplanet – and it won’t be topping anyone’s travel lists. Forecasts for the planet Tylos predict a gigantic hurricane today with a top of over 3,000 °F (1,650 °C), followed by a strong chance of showers of molten iron tonight.Astronomers spend a lot of their time hunting for exoplanets that could be potentially habitable. We’re looking for rocky worlds with a stable climate, comfy temperatures, plenty of water, shelter from radiation, and preferably a…

January 5, 20243 min readBuying out and razing homes harmed by Hurricane Sandy boosted business development, jobs and property values in nearby neighborhoodsBy Thomas Frank & E&E NewsA beach-front house and a car are damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in Belle Harbor section of Queens, in New York, November 1, 2012. CLIMATEWIRE | Local property values and business development increased after a large government program was used to purchase flood-damaged homes in the wake of one of the nation's most…

Every year, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) ranks the top 10 Canadian weather stories. Senior climatologist David Phillips compiles the list and this year, there was no doubt about what would take the number one position: the record-setting wildfires."There's no drum roll here," Phillips said. "The fires dominated everything.... In 28 years of putting together , it's never been a more obvious number one."Wildfire season got an early start due, in part, to the persistent drought conditions across B.C. and in…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain With a severe shortage of affordable housing in the United States, renters living along the East and Gulf coasts are uniquely vulnerable to hurricane disasters. Two new studies based on data from 2009 to 2018 show that renters living along the East and Gulf coasts of the United States face rent increases, higher eviction rates, and a lack of affordable housing in the aftermath of a hurricane.…

Dalhousie researchers collected air samples in Newfoundland during 2021's Hurricane Larry to better understand how microplastics travel through the atmosphere. Credit: Anna Ryan/Dalhousie University When a hurricane approaches and crosses land, severe damage can occur—often leaving an obvious trail of physical destruction. What's less obvious to the naked eye is how these storms can carry harmful microplastics across the world.…