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July 2012 warmest month ever recorded in the U.S.
How hot was July 2012 in the U.S.? The heat for the month beat out the record heat experienced during the Dust Bowl era back in July 1936.
August 9, 2012
Global tropical cyclone update for August 8, 2012
A look at the global tropical cyclone activity of Ernesto and Haikui. Could we see more tropical cyclones develop later this week? Find out here!
August 8, 2012
Gulf of Mexico dead zone likely due to drought
The 2012 Gulf of Mexico dead zone is the fourth smallest since mapping began in 1985 - likely due to drought-induced low amounts of runoff into the Mississippi.
August 8, 2012
Tornado activity lull April-July 2012 in the U.S.
There's been a lull in tornado activity this week. Meanwhile, Canada had some severe weather and tornadoes. Videos of Canadian tornadoes in this post.
August 6, 2012
Dave Pieri on keeping planes safe by watching volcanoes from space
Dave Pieri said, "A person in the U.S. or Europe won't be hit with a volcanic blast. That's almost inconceivable. But they might face a threat when they fly."
August 3, 2012
View from space: Simultaneous storms in western Pacific
Typhoons Saola and Damrey - in this view from space - as viewed by NASA's Terra satellite on August 1, 2012.
August 2, 2012
Earth’s carbon sinks still absorbing large amounts of CO2
Earth’s carbon, found in Earth’s oceans, forests and other terrestrial ecosystems are still absorbing large amounts of CO2, but the uptake is not expected to continue indefinitely
August 2, 2012
View from space: Lights of London
A view from space by satellite of London - host of the 2012 Olympic Games - at night.
August 2, 2012
Russians search Antarctic ice for alien-like life
Russians have penetrated miles of Antarctic ice to analyze waters for alien-like life. EarthSky spoke with oceanographer Chuck Kennicutt.
August 2, 2012
Unsettled weather for London and the Olympics this weekend
A strong area of low pressure will push eastward into the United Kingdom this weekend, and will likely cause unsettled weather for the Olympic games.
August 2, 2012
