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What Was Behind Idalia’s Rapid Intensification?
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A new analysis suggests that a large freshwater plume in the hurricane’s path helped fuel its extraordinary growth.

Mar 9, 2025
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Drought and Barge Backups on the Mississippi
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Low water levels are making it difficult to ship goods down the river and allowing a wedge of saltwater to…

Oct 20, 2022
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Catastrophic Flooding in Yellowstone
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Snowmelt and heavy rain caused historically high water that destroyed homes, roads, and bridges, and isolated some of the national…

Jun 22, 2022
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Drought in the Northern Great Plains
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Warm and dry conditions continue to affect agricultural lands in the U.S. Northern Plains and the Canadian Prairies.

Oct 18, 2021
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Devastating Rain in Tennessee
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Flash floods occur when persistent heavy rain causes small creeks, channels, and streams to swell rapidly.

Aug 26, 2021
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Henri Soaks the Northeast
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Intense rain fell on Northeast U.S. soils that were already saturated.

Aug 24, 2021
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Western Soils and Plants are Parched
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For the second year in a row, drought has overtaken much of the United States from the Rocky Mountains to…

Jun 11, 2021
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Drought Hits Thailand
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A severe drought in Thailand is affecting agriculture and drinking water in the region.

Feb 14, 2020
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Drought Exacerbates Australian Fires
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Several years of dry conditions have set the stage for a fierce fire season in several southeastern states.

Sep 13, 2019
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