The Saharan Air Layer is a mass of dry, hot, and dust-laden air from the Sahara Desert that forms during the late spring, summer, and early fall, moving over the tropical North Atlantic. A plume of dust recently arrived in South Florida. Here’s what you need to know.
Dust from the Saharan Air Layer, which has reached South Florida, can suppress tropical cyclone development. But there’s a caveat. A University of Miami meteorologist explains how the phenomenon works.
Warmer than average ocean temperatures, the neutral phase of a climate phenomenon that impacts weather patterns, and forecasts for weak wind shear will result in an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, University of Miami researchers agree.
Hurricane Hunters prepare for another active season with new instruments and testing that will help improve storm forecasting.
Florida scientists have identified heat-tolerant algal symbionts as a vital intervention to protect endangered elkhorn coral. Their cross-institutional collaboration offers new hope for reef restoration and resilience amid rising ocean temperatures.