The Miami-based US National Hurricane Centre reported that the second full-fledged hurricane of the Atlantic storm season intensified at alarming speed today as it moved over water in the south Caribbean. picked by mitzuzake 12 months ago

Venus Express has constantly been observing the south pole of Venus and has found it to be surprisingly fickle. An enormous structure with a central part that looks like the eye of a hurricane, morphs and changes shape within a matter of days, leaving scientists puzzled. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

As they say, most pilots avoid hurricanes, Hurricane Hunters fly into them every chance they get, sort of the Evel Knievel of the Sky. Randy Bynon is one such brave soul and here is his blog. picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago

Hurricane Paul strengthened to a category two storm off Mexico's west coast Monday and was threatening southern Baja California. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

Is it still a standing ovation if they're standing on their roofs?

LONDON (Reuters) - A new musical inspired by the hurricane that devastated New Orleans in 2005 will set the global warming theme of this year's world famous Promenade Concerts, the BBC said on Wednesday. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

Two of the world's worst natural disasters in recent years stemmed from different causes on opposite sides of the globe, but actually had much in common, according to researchers who are part of a large National Science Foundation-funded research initiative that has been studying both the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 and the Hurricane Katrina of 2005. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Marine biologists were standing watch on Tuesday over a young whale that lost its way in New York harbor and nearly wandered into a narrow waterway notorious for industrial pollution. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The worst name for a hurricane in the history of NOAA.
Srsly.

We the people of Florida are twitchy enough from the mention of outflow boundaries and centers of circulation... picked by badbud 2 months ago

The company boasts on its Web site about its rosy prospects for new federal business. But at the same time, it has closed up shop in the hurricane zone and is ignoring customers there who say that their homes are falling apart after Call Henry repaired or rebuilt them. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

Astronomers at the Carnegie Institution have found the first indications of highly complex organic molecules in the disk of red dust surrounding a distant star. The eight-million-year-old star, known as HR 4796A, is inferred to be in the late stages of planet formation, suggesting that the basic building blocks of life may be common in planetary systems. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

This will be their last visit to this watery grave to share stories, exchange smiles, find peace and salute their fallen friends. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

Contrary to many previous reports, global warming could reduce the number of hurricanes that strike the United States, according to a new study. picked by mahler87 7 months ago

StormStruck, the newest uhhhhh ride attraction at Disney's Epcot, is set to open in late August. Using 3-D technology and surround sound, the exhibit seeks to demonstrate to visitors how to fortify a home against storms.

I for one will be skipping this exhibit. I've had my share ktksbai. picked by badbud 3 months ago

Uh, yeah, but it's supposed to do that! picked by suebe 1 year ago

28% remember the Kennedy assassination, 56% remember the space shuttle Challenger explosion, and 99% remember Britney's upskirt pics (but don't want to). picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

U.S. health officials are urging that Gulf Coast hurricane victims be moved out of their government-issued trailers as quickly as possible after tests found toxic levels of formaldehyde fumes. picked by MandolinOrange 6 months ago

Scary images of monster storm bearing down on Jamaica picked by hisidea 1 year ago

Darwin missed this one, but he's always watching.

I don't have to say where the hurricane is, do I? picked by tigertony 19 hours ago

While numerous other pirate harbors have previously been found along Norway's southern coast, historian Arne Flaatten said the recent discovery in the county of Telemark represents a rare and intriguing find. picked by DrNothing 12 months ago

Believe or not, the great philanthropist of the modern world actually received donations (or pledges of donations) from other nations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. picked by cheeselog1234 2 months ago