Increasing forecast slightly, CSU researchers predict very active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season
The CSU Tropical Meteorology Project team is now predicting 19 named storms in 2020, including the three named storms that have already formed.
Tag: "Department of Atmospheric Science"
Scientists say they have found the cleanest air on earth
In a first-of-its-kind study of the bioaerosol composition of the Southern Ocean, researchers from Colorado State University identified an atmospheric region which remains unchanged by human activity (CNN).
CSU atmospheric scientists identify cleanest air on Earth in first-of-its-kind study
Sonia Kreidenweis and her research group identified an atmospheric region unchanged by human-related activities in the first study to measure bioaerosol composition of the Southern Ocean south of 40 degrees south latitude.
Seeing the pandemic at night: How satellites observe more than just weather
Using a sensor flying on two NOAA satellites, CSU scientists can detect visible light at night and map changes in where people live and go.
Hurricane season is expected to be worse than normal
“The hurricane season is coming whether we want it to or not,” Klotzbach said. “And regardless of the seasonal forecasts, people need to be prepared every year.” (NBC News)
Nature Index recognizes CSU as ‘Rising Star’ in Earth and environmental sciences
Colorado State University is the only U.S. university in the top 25, and the 11th-fastest rising institution in the Earth and environmental sciences category.
Dry April dents snowpack, heightens drought
Mineral County in southwest Colorado was among places having record-low precipitation in April, according to Becky Bolinger, assistant state climatologist at the Colorado Climate Center.
Even as COVID-19 Poses Huge Challenges to Responders, the Risks for Natural Disasters Are Rising
Abnormally warm sea temperatures are raising the risks for hurricanes, while the central and southeastern U.S. face flooding, and parts of the West are forecast to see heightened wildfire activity (Discover Magazine).
GSC 2020 Spring Volunteer Justin Whitaker combines passions for sports, helping others through ARO program
CSU’s Graduate Student Council selected Justin Whitaker as the 2020 Spring Volunteer of the Month, an honor bestowed once a semester.
Forecasters give first look into the 2020 hurricane season. ‘Above average,’ they say
The 2020 hurricane season will be busier than normal, with 16 named storms predicted, according to scientists at Colorado State University (Miami Herald).