Tornados, like most weather phenomena, are hard to predict more than several days in advance. By focusing on active tornado seasons that may be linked to climate signals, researchers at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory have made a small but important step in seasonal tornado that shows promise in predicting active seasons up to two months in advance.

La Niña has been going strong this winter, but the Northern Hemisphere doesn't appear to be paying attention. Our blogger discusses what may be going on.

Summary: View coastal resources and infrastructure that may be at risk due to climate change and sea level rise in the islands of Puerto Rico.

Summary: Download georeferenced aerial photographs from 1930 for the coastal areas of Puerto Rico.

Summary: Use this visualization tool to see changes in Puerto Rico's coasts since 1930.

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