Essential Insights Anak Krakatau’s September 2026 eruption disrupted flights and air quality. Satellites captured ash plumes reaching up to 15,000…
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Top Highlights El Niño caused below-normal Atlantic activity, but increased Pacific hurricane storms. Pacific Ocean saw intense storms, with several…
Essential Insights Hurricane Lala narrowly missed Hawaii’s landfall in August 2026. The storm caused heavy rains, flooding, and mudflows on…
Essential Insights Wildfires can produce pyroCbs that inject particles into the stratosphere. These clouds can influence climate and impact ozone…
Quick Takeaways Total solar eclipse occurs on August 12, 2026, mainly in Iceland and Spain. Iceland’s Snæfellsjökull National Park offers…
Summary Points Dry thunderstorms triggered thousands of lightning strikes across Oregon and Washington. Wildfires quickly spread, fueled by drought and…
Essential Insights Canada’s 2026 fire season intensified by late June amid warm, dry conditions. Nearly 850 wildfires were active by…
Summary Points Severny Island features alluvial fans formed by sediment from rivers. It has glaciers melting into streams, supplying fan-building…
Fast Facts Super Typhoon Bavi struck the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in July 2026. Bavi reached peak winds of…
Quick Takeaways Satellites observed melting sea ice and swelling rivers in June 2026. Images highlighted vegetation and water features using…