A research team flew over the Everglades and found that an estimated 60 percent of their mangrove study areas were heavily or severely damaged by hurricanes in 2017.
Published Apr 19, 2018Rainfall from Hurricane Irma affected people on land, while most of Jose’s rain fell over the Atlantic Ocean.
Published Sep 14, 2017Image of the Day Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Lush landscapes on the Caribbean islands turned brown after being battered by the powerful storm.
Published Sep 13, 2017Lush landscapes turned from green to brown after being battered by the powerful storm.
Published Sep 12, 2017The storm moved toward the west coast of the peninsula, though effects were being felt along both coasts and across the interior.
Published Sep 11, 2017Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms Human Presence
Three intense storms are bearing down on North America and the Caribbean Islands.
Published Sep 9, 2017Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence
In early September 2017, hurricanes Katia, Irma, and Jose lined up across the Atlantic basin.
Published Sep 7, 2017After striking the Leeward Islands as a category 5 storm, Irma is headed toward more warm, hurricane-sustaining water.
Published Sep 7, 2017Image of the Day Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Growing to a category 5 storm, Hurricane Irma is among the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever observed.
Published Sep 5, 2017