The Australian Bureau of Meteorology published an informative video to improve your understanding of the El Niño and La Niña and their impacts on our climate and weather. This “Understanding ENSO” video explains what El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is, how the cycle works including the science behind the phases, and the potential impacts on Australia’s climate and weather.
July 2021 was the hottest month in history
Many have suspected our dear Earth is hotter than ever — the NOAA has now presented data that statistically proves it. Last month was the hottest in recorded history and it seems this is a shadow of things to come… check out their summary with links to more details here.
How does the weather make for a bad fire day?
There is a great story by Paul Fox-Hughes of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology on ABC News with engaging videos and insights… There is a lot that we have to do as a community to reduce the risk fire poses to the things that are important to us — but understanding how and why bushfires occur and spread is an important starting point.
Ocean wind and waves are getting higher
Extensive research just released by the University of Melbourne confirms what many have suspected… the world’s waves and wind have been increasing.
30-years and billions of measurements have been accessed to report the ocean going merchant mariners, cruise ship passengers, and intrepid voyagers are enduring more treacherous conditions than ever.