Every year, two meteor showers – the famous Perseids and the lesser known Delta Aquariids – converge in late summer. Here’s all you need to know to catch a falling star! Where Do Meteors Come From? According to NASA, meteors come from leftover comet particles and bits from broken asteroids. When comets orbit the Sun, the dust […]
From Texas clear to Georgia, from the Gulf Coast on up to the Canadian border, a mass of dangerous heat has started spreading like an atmospheric plague. In the days and perhaps even weeks ahead, a high-pressure system, known as a heat dome, will drive temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, impacting some 160 […]
Recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland, Hawaii and Japan have once again brought the worry of the possible destruction to nearby villages and cities back into focus. Now, as scientists have cautioned in a study, melting of glaciers due to the climate crisis could make volcanic eruptions more catastrophic than before. As AccuWeather reports, the loss […]
Extreme heat is a killer and its impact is becoming far, far deadlier as the human-caused climate crisis supercharges temperatures, according to a new study, which estimates global warming tripled the number of deaths in the recent European heat wave. As AccuWeather and CNN Weather report, for more than a week, temperatures in many parts of […]
Despite rising sea surface temperatures across the globe, the emergence of an Atlantic Niña has brought cooler waters to portions of the Atlantic. However, as The Cool Down (TCD) reports, experts believe that its potential effects may be short-lived. What is Atlantic Niña, and What Does it Do? An Atlantic Niña, characterized by persistent cool […]
As much of the U.S. copes with blistering heat, air conditioners have been humming, aiding comfort as well as survival. But what’s the best temperature setting during a heat wave? Experts say the answer is a balancing act between energy savings, comfort and safety. As Yahoo Life reports, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends setting the temperature to what you […]
On July 4, a shark attack occurred off the coast of Long Island, already marking the third unprovoked U.S. attack for 2025. Luckily, the incident only resulted in minor injuries to the 20-year-old victim. She was wading in waist deep waters at Jones Beach State Park just after 4pm when something bit her lower leg. […]
If you feel like you’ve been getting more and more weather whiplash from sudden and drastic temperature changes, you aren’t alone. Weather whiplash has been plaguing much of the world recently, and now there’s scientific proof. A study found that sudden, drastic temperature changes are becoming faster, more frequent and more intense. A changing climate […]
It’s summer beach season, and people all over the country are trying to beat the heat by heading for the shores and cooling waters. But those waters can become deadly if you find yourself caught up in a rip current. What is a Rip Current? A rip current is a narrow, fast-moving channel of water […]
Just over a week after deadly flash floods swept through Texas Hill Country, the region may once again face a life-threatening deluge as slow-moving thunderstorms bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and rapid river rises to parts of central Texas Sunday. As AccuWeather reports, a flash flood emergency was issued for southeastern San Saba County, including Colorado […]