Summary Points Hurricane Isaias struck Florida as a Category 2 storm on October 9. Its remnants intensified explosively, with pressure…
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Quick Takeaways Severe El Niño drought fueled widespread fires across New Guinea in 2026. Smoke pollution disrupted flights, closed schools,…
Quick Takeaways El Niño has triggered severe, prolonged Amazon rainforest fires due to drought. Satellite data shows increasing fire activity,…
Essential Insights Hurricane Simon reached Category 4 near Mexico, with 155 mph winds. The storm caused heavy rain, flooding, and…
Summary Points Heavy rains caused widespread flooding and landslides in Nepal’s Lumbini and Gandaki. Gandak River reached record high levels,…
Summary Points The 2026 Pacific cyclone season is busier than average with 20 storms. Hurricanes Polo and Nolo caused significant…
Fast Facts Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off Mexico’s Pacific coast in September 2026. It achieved record-breaking speeds, becoming a Category…
Essential Insights Pacific Ocean marine air caused morning clouds over Washington and Oregon. Clouds extended inland to Cascade foothills, creating…
Essential Insights Anak Krakatau’s September 2026 eruption disrupted flights and air quality. Satellites captured ash plumes reaching up to 15,000…
Top Highlights El Niño caused below-normal Atlantic activity, but increased Pacific hurricane storms. Pacific Ocean saw intense storms, with several…