climate international
El Niño goes, La Niña comes
El Niño conditions have prevailed in the equatorial Pacific in recent months, and sea surface temperatures here are still above average at present. However, the El Niño is in its final stages and the ENSO swing is tipping.
weather lexicon
Sleet – Styrofoam balls from the sky
In the winter months, but especially in the transition phase from the cold to the warm season, you can always read about sleet showers in the weather reports. But what exactly is sleet and how does it differ from the better-known hail or snow?
weather international
Exceptional rainfall in the Emirates
After the unprecedented floods of February 12 (37 mm), the northern United Arab Emirates are set to experience another exceptional downpour this Tuesday, April 16, but on a much larger scale. Various weather models are forecasting local rainfall totals in excess of 100 mm, almost double the region's annual rainfall.
climate international
Still on course for a record in 2024
2023 was the warmest year in recorded history, but so far it has been clearly surpassed by 2024. The first three months seamlessly join a series of now ten consecutive months with record temperatures. The oceans have also never been as warm as they are now since satellite-based observations began.
climate international
Atlantic hurricane season 2024 – the first forecasts
As every year, the hurricane season in the Atlantic officially starts on June 1. In the meantime, the first institutes have already published their forecasts for the course of the coming storm season, and they all see a very active course. The reason for this is a combination of two factors that are likely to complement each other almost perfectly this year.
weather lexicon
Rain – and what's behind it
Whether it's a thunder shower or a drizzle on your glasses – Rain brings evaporated water back down to earth. Sometimes it is eagerly awaited, other times every liter is too much of a good thing. Rain seems trivial, but the opposite is true!
astro international
Solar eclipse in North America
There will be a total solar eclipse in Central and North America on Monday. Such an event only occurs every 18 months on average and is likely to be seen by a particularly large number of people this time due to its relatively good shadow path.
weather international
50th anniversary of the 1974 tornado super outbreak
Between April 3 and 4, 1974, the USA experienced the largest series of tornadoes since observations began. Within 24 hours, 148 tornadoes ripped through 13 states.
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World Meteorology Day
World Meteorological Day takes place every year on March 23. The convention of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which came into force in 1950, was intended to provide more reliable forecasts through global weather reports. This year, World Weather Day takes place under the motto "On the front line of climate protection".
astro international
Comet "12P/Pons-Brooks" on its foray to Earth
The comet "12P/Pons-Brooks" is currently on its way into the inner solar system and will soon reach its maximum brightness. With a good lens, it can already be seen in the night sky. The last time it was in a similar position relative to the Earth was a good 70 years ago.