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Five Factors to Explain the Record Heat in 2023
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Published January 12, 2024
What caused the year to be so hot? Here is a breakdown of the primary factors that scientists considered.
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Extreme Nordic Cold
Published January 5, 2024
Some of the longest nights of the year in northern Europe were also utterly frigid in early 2024.
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Chilling Out in Brazil
Published December 28, 2023
People have long noticed that the waters around Cabo Frio are unusually cool.
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Heat Blankets Australia, Fuels Bushfires
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Published December 20, 2023
An early summer heatwave contributed to the country’s already active fire season.
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A Busy Season for Hurricanes
Published December 8, 2023
Both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific basins were unusually active in 2023—and some storms had unpredictable bouts of rapid intensification.
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Atmospheric River Flows into the Pacific Northwest
Published December 5, 2023
A warm, moisture-laden weather system soaked western Washington and Oregon.
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Filling an Air Pollution Data Gap
Published November 30, 2023
Many cities have shortages of air quality monitors. NASA scientists have developed a tool called GEOS-CF that can help.
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Modest Ozone Hole in 2023
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Published November 2, 2023
Researchers found that the depleted area of the ozone layer over the South Pole was slightly improved this year.
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El Niño Forecast to Contribute to Food Insecurity
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Published October 30, 2023
Shifting rainfall patterns are projected to leave millions of people without consistent access to food in late 2023 and early 2024.
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