Atmosphere

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Arrives from Afar
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Arrives from Afar

A “dirty snowball” from the distant icy cloud encircling our solar system passed by the Sun and Earth in autumn 2024.

Published Oct 12, 2024

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Hurricane Milton Crosses Florida
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Hurricane Milton Crosses Florida

Milton persisted as a potent hurricane-strength storm as it crossed over the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, and into the western Atlantic.

Published Oct 10, 2024

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Three Storms Churn in an Active Atlantic
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Three Storms Churn in an Active Atlantic

The active 2024 hurricane season comes to a head with several simultaneous hurricanes—an unusual sight for October.

Published Oct 7, 2024

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Flash Floods Swamp North Carolina
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Flash Floods Swamp North Carolina

Torrential rains from Hurricane Helene swamped communities in the mountainous western part of the state.

Published Oct 4, 2024

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Hurricane Helene Stirs Up Gulf Coast Waters
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Hurricane Helene Stirs Up Gulf Coast Waters

The heavy rains, high winds, and storm surge that devastated land also left a mark on the ocean.

Published Oct 3, 2024

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