Tornado Quest Top Science Links For February 26 – March 5, 2022

Interesting shelf cloud formations often precede strong to severe thunderstorms.

Greetings to everyone! Happy meteorological spring to folks in the northern hemisphere, and autumn in the southern hemisphere! I hope this weeks post finds all of you healthy and your week is going well. With the arrival of spring across North America, the change in seasons means an increase in severe weather activity. We’ll start off this week with a series of severe weather safety infographics to help you prepare for the coming storms. There are many other topics to cover this week, so let’s get started.

The Mars Curiosity rover rolled up to a rock on the ‘red planet’ that has a bizarre shape reminiscent of a plant.
Unfortunately, this was inevitable. “Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Strains International Space Station Partnership.”
The stress on the human body isn’t limited to physical health. “Psychologists Urge Peers to Take Climate Action.”
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report coveys a very sobering message.
The IPCC report, which contains data from hundreds of other research reports, also has a message that both rich and poor countries will suffer from climate change.
Our next step in dealing with climate change is to focus on solutions that will stave off immediate threats to economies, standard of living, et al. even if they aren’t what some would consider glamorous or important.
Parts of Australia have been getting pounded by relentless heavy rainfall. “Record flooding in Australia driven by La Niña & climate change.”
On the other end of the precipitation spectrum is the western USA which is in the grips of a long term drought. Cloud seeding, though not an old technique, is being considered as a way of bringing badly needed rains to parched regions.
Here’s some very important information on how to receive potentially life saving severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service on your cell phone. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) may save your life.

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The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK is responsible for severe weather forecasts and issuing severe weather watches for the USA. This infographic explains the risk categories and the expected hazards.

Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Risk Categories And Associated Hazards. Infographic courtesy NWS.

Please keep in mind that ONLY your local National Weather Service office, NOAA Weather Radio, or reliable broadcast media are the BEST sources of important, timely, and potentially life-saving, information on winter storm watches, warnings, and other related weather advisories! None of the links on this website should be used for life-&-death decisions or the protection of property!

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See you next Saturday!

Tornado Quest micro podcast for February 26 – March 5, 2022

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For February 19 – 26, 2022 #science #weather #climate #wintersafety #windchill #airquality #russia #ukraine #chernobyl

Greetings to everyone! I hope this weeks post finds all of you healthy and your week is going well. There are many topics to cover this week including reads on air pollution and public health, flood risk in the USA, and a review of winter weather safety with a wind chill chart. Let’s get started.

This is certainly a novel idea. Fertilizer made from animal waste is common on the ground, so why not use it in the oceans?
Here’s an excellent read on clearing the air in many of our population centers on our planet and the public health risks from taking no action at all.
Every war has it’s environmental impacts. The current Russia/Ukraine situation is no different.
Perish the thought. “What would happen if Russia bombed Chernobyl?“
In spite of lessons learned, we’ve a long way to go. “We’re No More Serious about the Climate Crisis Than We Were before the Pandemic.”
Climate change is a major factor in this trend. “US flood damage risk is underestimated.“
A concise USA region-by-region summary. “How will climate change impact different regions in America?”
The latest drought outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center predicts drought conditions to persist well into late spring across almost half of the contiguous USA.

Infographic courtesy NOAA Climate Prediction Center

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Infographic courtesy NWS Mobile, Alabama

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For February 12 -19, 2022 #science #weather #climate #wintersafety #windchill #drought #astronomy

Greetings to everyone! I hope this weeks post finds all of you healthy and your week is going well. From flower growth in Antarctica to drought conditions across the western USA, we’ve a lot to cover this week…so let’s get started.

Since its arrival on Mars just a year ago, the NASA Perseverance rover has made some astounding accomplishments. Its future holds even more spectacular potential.
It’s not quite like the real thing, but fake snow is better than no snow at all.
As our climate warms and changes, so has the flower growth in Antarctica.
Based on NASA and NOAA data, historic sea-level rise predicted within the next thirty years.
Drought conditions across the western contiguous USA are bad. In fact, they haven’t been this bad in approximately 1,200 years.
ICYMI: A new study from NOAA presents information about ‘dangerously fast’ growth in atmospheric methane.
The latest drought outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center predicts drought conditions to persist well into late spring across almost half of the contiguous USA.

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Tornado Quest Micro-podcast for February 12 – 19, 2022

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For February 5 – 12, 2022 #science #weather #climate #wintersafety #astronomy #tonga #volcano

Greetings to everyone! I hope this weeks post finds all of you healthy an having a good week. From the Tonga volcano to increasing levels of atmospheric methane, we’ve a lot to cover this week…so let’s get started.

Satellite imagery of the 15 January 2023 Tonga volcano. Image credit NASA.

A fascinating and thought provoking history and history of science read. “How the Dutch Created Europe’s First Free-Speech Zone More than 400 years Ago.“
The planets Uranus and Neptune share many similarities. Why is it that they are two very different colors?
As far as volcanology goes, this was a watershed event. “Why the Tongan eruption will go down in the history of volcanology.”
An earthquake in the Pacific northwest of North America could produce a devastating tsunami across several USA states.
It’s time to recycle those old plastic cups, water bottles, etc. “Americans exposed to toxic BPA at levels far above what European Union considers safe.“
Speaking of recycling and cutting back on waste…I certainly have my share. “How to cut material use in buildings, clothes, electronics & plastic.”
Some very sobering results from this new study. ‘Barely 15% Of The World’s Coastal Regions Remain Ecologically Intact.‘
A new study from NOAA presents information about ‘dangerously fast’ growth in atmospheric methane.

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Even in winter, a safety/emergency kit can be a life saver. This handy checklist from the American Red Cross will help you get started.

Please keep in mind that ONLY your local National Weather Service office, NOAA Weather Radio, or reliable broadcast media are the BEST sources of important, timely, and potentially life-saving, information on winter storm watches, warnings, and other related weather advisories! None of the links on this page should be used for life-&-death decisions or the protection of property!

Infographic courtesy NWS Fort Worth, Texas, USA

See you next Saturday!

Tornado Quest micro-podcast for February 5 – 12, 2022

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For January 29 – February 5, 2022

Greetings to everyone! I hope this weeks post finds all of you healthy an having a good week. The big weather story for much of North America this week has been back-to-back winter storms. Speaking of winter, for this week’s winter weather safety, a review of how wind chill affects your body. There are many other interesting stories to review, so let’s get started.

Is it too much trouble to engage in fact checking & critical thinking? Social media platforms haven’t been holding up their promise to debunk misinformation, disinformation, fact check, and basically keep their platforms civil. “Social Media Platforms Failing To Tackle Abuse Of Scientists.“
This is an excellent and very timely read that will help alleviate much of the misconceptions of how science and the scientific method works. “What Is A Scientific Theory?“
A very thought provoking read on the 1918 influenza pandemic & its unmistakable connections to our current COVID-19 health crisis. It would behoove us greatly to learn from the past.
Here’s a fascinating astronomy read about that humble star that we on Earth refer to as the Sun.
Now, let’s go to the moon and talk about ‘moon trees.’
This is a novel idea that, with some luck, will spread to other cities around the world. “Hong Kong’s car pollution sensors help it clean its air in world first.”
This is yet another victim of our warming planet. The highest glacier on Mount Everest is rapidly melting.
Methane, a very powerful greenhouse gas and second to carbon dioxide in the level of harm is produces, has been detected by satellites leaking in large quantities from gas pipelines.
The flood risk across the USA has been an ongoing threat for generations. By some accounts, it’s about to get much worse and for an unexpected reason.

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Please keep in mind that ONLY your local National Weather Service office, NOAA Weather Radio, or reliable broadcast media are the BEST sources of important, timely, and potentially life-saving, information on winter storm watches, warnings, and other related weather advisories! None of the links on this page should be used for life-&-death decisions or the protection of property!

See you next Saturday!

Tornado Quest Micro-podcast for January 29 – February 5, 2022

Media inquiries: tornadoquest@protonmail.ch

Please note: queries regarding marketing, promotions, sales schemes, prizes, or papers/research that have not been under & approved by scientific peer review will not be accepted.

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