Forests
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Scientists have noticed that some of the worst fires in the Southeast right now are occurring in areas that have also been affected by hurricanes in recent years. In particular, trees brought down by Hurricane Helene in 2024 were left in place after the storm because it was either too difficult to extract or not…
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If you are interested in natural hazards, you will likely be fascinated by the Tunguska explosion that occurred over Siberia on June 30, 1908. This unusual explosion occurred over a remote area of Siberia, flattening an estimated 80 million trees over an area of 830 square miles. It was accompanied by a fireball and an…
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I’ve seen a lot of stories in the news relating weather and climate to scientific research studies or the Southeast. A few were also on the upcoming hurricane season. Here are some that you might find interesting. Tulane University: Study shows how El Niño and La Niña climate swings threaten mangroves worldwide Meteorological Technology International:…
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I’ve been traveling this weekend to celebrate my mom’s 90th birthday up in Michigan, so am running a little behind. However, I do have a few stories to share with you that I have recently seen in the news of interest. Also included are a couple of hurricane YouTube videos that you might find informative.…
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There have been many stories in the news lately about agriculture and climate. Here is a sampling of the ones I thought were the most interesting. The list ends with an interesting video on atmospheric optics, including rainbows, haloes, and many other odd sky phenomena. Catholic Vote: ‘Completely and utterly ignored’: Rural US workers crushed…
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While I have been busy answering hurricane-related calls and emails, there have been plenty of other weather-related topics discussed in recent news. Here are some more stories of interest that I saw lately that are not related to hurricanes. AgWeb: Georgia Farmer Reaps Bigger Yields By Focusing On Better Acres Farm Progress: Mississippi River dries…
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Stories discussing the impacts of recent hurricanes Helene and Milton are rolling in, and illustrate just how devastating the storms were for our farmers and those who provide services like equipment sales, buying crops, etc. I am posting this in part just to keep a record of these stories but I think you will be…