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Ocean rings’ mystery stems from shape of seafloor
Researchers explain why some ocean rings, or eddies, last for months, while other last for years. The secret is the seafloor, they said.
June 8, 2022
Fireflies: How and why they light up
A firefly's familiar glow is caused by a chemical reaction. Why and how fireflies light up here, plus many wonderful firefly photos.
June 8, 2022
A word about Earth’s water cycle
Earth's water cycle is vital to life. Although the amount of water on Earth is fixed, it continually cycles between the oceans, atmosphere and land.
June 8, 2022
New record: Tonga volcano biggest of 21st century
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption was the largest of the 21st century, and the explosion matched the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883.
June 3, 2022
Have a tornado tale? NOAA wants to hear from you
NOAA wants to hear your tornado tale. They're trying to learn more about how people react in a tornado. Learn more and find a link to their survey.
May 27, 2022
Sharkcano, an undersea volcano where sharks live
The underwater Kavachi volcano in the Solomon Islands is being called a "sharkcano" because scientists found sharks living in its crater.
May 26, 2022
You can hear an aurora (even when you can’t see it)
A researcher recorded sounds of the aurora - cracks and pops - during moderate geomagnetic activity even when there was no aurora visible.
May 20, 2022
The deep ocean is warming as climate warms
The oceans have absorbed about 90% of Earth's warming. Researchers found much of the excess heat is stored in the deep ocean of the subtropical North Atlantic.
May 19, 2022
Tonga volcano blasted winds to the edge of space
Just after the Tonga volcano erupted, hurricane winds and wild electric currents formed high above Earth, at the edge of space.
May 18, 2022
Dust and high winds rip Midwest and Great Plains
Dust and high winds battered the U.S. Midwest and Great Plains during the day on Thursday. Yes, it was a derecho.
May 13, 2022
