As the climate changes, superstorms are becoming more common. Earthzine staff explore how severe weather affects people and how remote sensing can change our understanding of storms. Earthzine’s latest monthly focus topic comes as spring begins to brighten the northern hemisphere. For the month of March, our focus topic articles center on superstorms – massive storms that effect millions of … Read More
The Calm Before the Storm: Lake Victoria Severe Weather Indicators
The African Great Lakes lie along the East African Rift Valley and play an important role in the economy and culture of the millions of people in the region. Intense storms can develop around the lakes with little warning and create life-threatening hazards to fisherman caught out on the lakes during these events.
Vetting Victoria: Examining Weather Over the Lake Victoria Region
This is a part of the 2015 Fall VPS. For more VPS articles, click here Category: Assessing Human Risk Project Team: African Great Lakes Weather Team Location: Wise County Clerk of Court’s Office ÛÒ Wise County, Virginia Authors: Will Wilson Annabel White Grant Bloomer Juan Antonio Chacon Castro Mentors/Advisors: Dr. Kenton Ross (NASA DEVELOP National Program) Kristopher Bedka (NASA Langley … Read More