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Will Global Warming Bring Hurricanes to Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire?
The islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire (commonly known as the ABC islands) have historically enjoyed relative safety from hurricanes due to their location just outside the traditional Hurricane Belt. However, with the effects of global warming becoming increasingly apparent, questions are being raised about whether this region will remain
Why Hurricanes in 2023 and 2024 Are Shifting Towards the Atlantic: A Warning for the Caribbean
In the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons, meteorologists have observed a noticeable shift in the tracks of hurricanes. Instead of moving westward into the Caribbean, many storms have taken a more northerly route, heading into the open Atlantic. While this shift may seem to provide some relief to Caribbean nations,
Hurricane Helene: Asheville Faces Growing Crisis as 600 Remain Missing, 162 Dead Across Six States
AMnews Online — The aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to devastate communities across the southeastern United States, with the death toll now reaching 130 and hundreds still missing. In Asheville, North Carolina, the situation remains particularly dire, as approximately 600 people remain unaccounted for. Search and rescue teams are racing
Climate Change Shifts Alpine Borders: Switzerland and Italy Make Adjustments
Switzerland and Italy are adjusting their shared Alpine border near the iconic Matterhorn peak, as climate change accelerates the melting of glaciers that historically defined the frontier between the two nations. The shift in the glacial landscape has necessitated this rare modification of borders, emphasizing the tangible effects of global
Severe Drought in Brazil’s Amazon Disrupts Lives and Economy
A severe drought across Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is drastically affecting the lives of residents, especially in towns like Manacapuru, near the state capital of Manaus. Record-low water levels in the upper stretches of the Amazon River, including its tributary the Solimoes River, have hampered mobility and disrupted daily life. The
California and Nevada Wildfires Force Evacuations Amid Record Heat Warnings
Wildfires raging across California and Nevada have triggered mandatory evacuations, threatening thousands of homes and residents as forecasters warn of record-breaking heat in the West. Currently, 14 active wildfires are burning across California, including the devastating Line Fire, which has grown to over 17,459 acres in the San Bernardino Mountains,
Oceanographers Discover Massive Underwater Mountain Taller Than Mount Olympus
A team of oceanographers, led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, has discovered a colossal underwater mountain in the Pacific Ocean, about 900 miles (1,448 kilometers) off the coast of Chile. Standing at an impressive 1.9 miles (3,109 meters) tall, the newly mapped seamount surpasses the height of Mount Olympus in
Tap Water in Spanish Tourist Towns Becomes Undrinkable Amid Severe Drought
In parts of Spain’s Costa Blanca, including the town of Teulada-Moraira, the tap water has become so salty that it is now undrinkable. This crisis, stemming from severe and prolonged drought, has left residents and tourists scrambling for alternative sources of drinking water. The region’s underground water sources have dwindled
Brazil Mobilizes 1,500 Firefighters to Combat Amazon Wildfires Amid Severe Drought
In response to an unprecedented wave of wildfires exacerbated by the most severe drought in decades, the Brazilian government has deployed nearly 1,500 firefighters to the Amazon rainforest. Despite a significant reduction in deforestation since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office in January 2023, satellite data from the
Hurricane Ernesto Regains Strength, Causes Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents Along East Coast
Hurricane Ernesto re-strengthened on Sunday, posing significant risks for life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the U.S. East Coast. Initially downgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday night, Ernesto’s sustained winds surged back to 75 mph, just surpassing the threshold for a Category 1 hurricane, according to the
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Gone But Not Forgotten: Ghost of the Atlantic, Gray Whale Makes Surprise Reappearance!
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