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What we can learn from the satellite-based rainfall footprint of Superstorm Sandy: a preliminary synopsis

EarthzineDecember 16, 2012Articles, Earth Observation, Original, Weather

Image of a TRMM Multisatellite Precipitation Analysis of cumulative precipitation [mm] for the period of Oct. 24-31, 2012, with superimposed track. Image Credit: Harold Pierce, NASA/GSFC.

Superstorm Sandy was historic in many ways. This paper illustrates how the current generation of rainfall-measuring satellites provided a unique opportunity to observe the lifecycle of Superstorm Sandy from the perspective of its rainfall footprint and internal storm structure. It also explores whether documented patterns in rainfall associated with tropical-to-extra-tropical storm transition were observed.

Asian Cities’ Air Quality Getting Worse, Experts Warn

EarthzineDecember 8, 2012Health, Weather

– Air pollution has worsened markedly in Asian cities in recent years and presents a growing threat to human health, according to experts at a conference that began on Wednesday.

Super Typhoon Bopha major threat for the Philippines

EarthzineDecember 4, 2012Earth Observation, Weather

Satellite image of typhoon Bopha. Credit: NOAA

Originally Published by EarthSky.org – A very strong and dangerous typhoon has formed in the western Pacific Ocean and will hit the Philippines by Tuesday, December 4.

US west coast getting hit hard by extreme weather

EarthzineDecember 1, 2012Earth Observation, Weather

Map showing possible rainfall totals for the next five days in early December 2012. Image Credit: HPC

Originally Published by EarthSky – An atmospheric river is creating a lot of wind, rain, and snow across the west coast of the United States. The nasty weather will continue this weekend.

Dense Fog over the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers

EarthzineNovember 27, 2012Earth Observation, Weather

Image of fog over the missourie and mississippi rivers. Credit: NASA Earth OBservatory

Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory – On November 21, fog filled the Mississippi River Valley as well as the valleys of the Missouri River and many of its tributaries.

Fog in Argentina’s Lake District

EarthzineNovember 17, 2012Earth Observation, Weather

Landsat 5 imagery of radiation fog over Argentina. Credit: NASA Earth OBservatory

Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory – Landsat 5 captured a ring of radiation fog lingering in valley bottoms and above lakes in northwestern Patagonia.

Officials Brace as 2nd Storm Threatens New York Region

EarthzineNovember 8, 2012Weather

– Little more than a week after Hurricane Sandy whipped the New York area with brutal winds and a record storm surge, officials mobilized for a northeaster that threatened to deliver more of the same, though in smaller amounts, along with wet snow in places where frustration continued to run high.

The Sandy subway disaster creates a historic opportunity for New York

EarthzineNovember 3, 2012Weather

– In 1888, a terrible storm kickstarted New York’s subway system. Now, Sandy needs to spark a major renewal of public transport.

Devastated: New York and New Jersey Survey the Damage

EarthzineNovember 1, 2012Disasters, Weather

Trees are down all across Queens, New York (Photo by Samurai Photographer)

Originally Published by ENS – The devastating superstorm made landfall just south of Atlantic City, New Jersey at 8 pm Monday, flooding low-lying areas of the New Jersey and New York, including areas inhabited by roughly 375,000 people, evacuated ahead of the storm.

Hurricane Sandy Barrels Region, Leaving Battered Path

EarthzineOctober 31, 2012Disasters, Weather

Photo of people moving throughout wreckage following Hurricane Sandy. Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Originally Published by The NY Times – The storm moved inland Tuesday after grinding life to a halt for millions of people in more than a half-dozen states.

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