Topic: Climate Change
What to know about the Saharan dust now impacting parts of the US
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.
Kryptonite for hurricanes
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.
Active hurricane season looms
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.
Back on the hunt
Hurricane Hunters prepare for another active season with new instruments and testing that will help improve storm forecasting.
Heat-tolerant symbionts a critical key to protecting Florida’s elkhorn coral from bleaching during marine heatwaves
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.